Otabek Shukurov (born 22 June 1996) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Radnik Surdulica and the Uzbekistan national team.https://www.mozzartsport.com/fudbal/vesti/puce-bomba-u-surdulici-reprezentativac-uzbekistana-u-radniku/555161
Club career Shukurov joined Mash'al Mubarek in 2014 and made his league debut against PFK Metallurg Bekabad on 21 June 2014. On 1 January 2015, he moved to FC Bunyodkor where he played two league games before transferring to FK Buxoro on 15 July 2015. He had successful season in FK Buxoro by playing 14 games and scoring 2 goals and returned to FC Bunyodkor on 1 January 2016.
On 6 February 2024, it was announced that they had reached an agreement with the Turkish team Kayserispor and the agreement was signed on 9 February 2024.Otabek Shukurov Turkiya Superligasi vakili bilan deyarli kelishib bo'ldi
The 28-year-old player moved from Kayserispor of Turkey to Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia in September 2024.
On 3 October 2025, Shukurov joined UAE Pro League club Baniyas.
On 2 October, Shukurov signed with Serbian club Radnik Surdulica as a free agent. Following the completion of his paperwork, the club announced they plan to utilize his experience in the central midfield to help organize the team's attacks.
International career
Shukurov has represented his country at various age groups. He made his Uzbekistan national team debut against Lebanon on 14 February 2016. In that match, Uzbekistan won by a score of 2–0.
Shukurov scored his first international goal on 11 October 2016 in a World Cup qualifying match against China.
He took part in the Uzbekistan squad for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMash'al Mubarek2014Uzbekistan Super League4030––70Bunyodkor2015Uzbekistan Super League202000–40Buxoro2015Uzbekistan Super League14200––142Bunyodkor2016Uzbekistan Super League2506070–38020172857270–427Total737182140–1059Sharjah2017–18 UAE Pro League11000––1102018–1917200––1722019–201933050102832020–212411070103312021–222443161–336Total9510711812012212Fatih Karagümrük2022–23 Süper Lig28130––3112023–24 15000––150Total43130––461Kayserispor 2023–24 Süper Lig12000––120Al Fayha 2024–25 Saudi Pro League 0000––00Career total223182833212028522
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUzbekistan20161012017502018712019912020202021812022100202310420241312025101202670Total9110
Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first. + List of international goals scored by Otabek Shukurov No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 October 2016 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 23 March 2018 Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco Friendly 3. 14 November 2019 Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 4. 26 March 2021 Markaziy Stadium, Namangan, Uzbekistan Friendly 5. 12 September 2023 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States 6. 16 October 2023 Dalian Sports Centre Stadium, Dalian, China 7. 16 November 2023 Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 3–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 8. 2–1 9. 15 October 2024 Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 10. 5 September 2025 Olympic City Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 4–0 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
Achievements Oʻzbekiston iftixori (June 6, 2025) — for a great contribution to the development and wide popularization of sports in our country, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in society, the display of true courage and resilience, an example of high professionalism and dedication in the qualifying tournaments among the strongest football teams in Asia, and securing qualification for the World Cup for the first time in the history of our Motherland, which became a great victory, active participation in enhancing the glory of New Uzbekistan on a global scale, and educating the younger generation in the spirit of love for the Motherland, national pride, and patriotism
References
External links