Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been named Manchester City’s Player of the Month for March, the club announced.
In a statement, Manchester City said the 21-year-old “beat the challenges of team-mates Rodri and Jérémy Doku to overwhelmingly win the public vote,” highlighting his strong performances throughout the month. “Khusanov was outstanding during March and has become a firm favourite with the City fans for his committed, all-action defensive style,” the club added.
This marks Khusanov’s third monthly award, after also receiving the honor in January. Last year, he made history by being named the club’s Etihad Player of the Month for February, just six weeks after joining. At the time, the club praised his composure and tactical discipline, particularly his decision-making under pressure across multiple appearances.
Khusanov’s rapid rise has been one of the standout stories in Uzbek football in recent years. Earlier, he was named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 by Goalpost, reflecting his growing reputation on the international stage.
The defender made history in January as the first player from Uzbekistan to play in the English Premier League. Since then, he has gradually secured more playing time, making several appearances for one of Europe’s top clubs this season.
His performances have also drawn wider recognition. Analysts from The Athletic recently included Khusanov in a list of the world’s most underrated footballers, noting that while his debut against Chelsea was difficult, he has since shown clear improvement and strong defensive qualities.