Utkir Davlatbekovich Yusupov (, ; born 4 January 1991) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Uzbekistan Super League club Navbahor. Born in Kazakhstan, he plays for the Uzbekistan national team.
Club career He started his professional career with Mash'al Mubarek in 2012. In 2014, he joined Nasaf, where he played until 2015. He then spent two seasons with Neftchi Fergana before moving to Kokand 1912 for the 2018 campaign. In 2019, he signed for Navbahor, where he has played ever since.
International career Born in Kazakhstan, Yusupov moved to Uzbekistan aged 5, and gained Uzbekistani citizenship in 2017. He was included in Uzbekistan's squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. He participated in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar as well.
On 2 June 2026, he was included in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Fabio Cannavaro for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament.
Career statistics
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUzbekistan2018102019002020002021102022902023902024150202560202630Total440
Honours Uzbekistan CAFA Nations Cup: 2025 Individual Uzbekistan Super League Team of the Season: 2021, 2022
References
External links
Utkir Yusupov at WorldFootball.com