Odil Ahmedov

Odil Ahmedov
Ahmedov with FC Krasnodar in 2015
Personal information
Full name Odil Alimzhanovich Ahmedov
Date of birth (1987-11-25) 25 November 1987
Place of birth Namangan, Uzbek SSR
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Shanghai SIPG
Number 25
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2011 Pakhtakor Tashkent 86 (0)
2011–2014 Anzhi Makhachkala 86 (3)
2014–2016 Krasnodar 67 (5)
2017– Shanghai SIPG 23 (3)
National team‡
2007– Uzbekistan[1][2] 88 (16)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 March 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 24 March 2018

Odil Ahmedov (Uzbek Cyrillic: Одил Аҳмедов; born 25 November 1987) is an Uzbek international footballer, who plays for Shanghai SIPG. He usually plays as a central midfielder, but also played as a centre back during the 2011 Asian Cup, because of some injured defenders.

Club career

Early years

Born in Namangan Province, Ahmedov began playing football in reserve side of Pakhtakor Tashkent. After two seasons, he joined the first team and won the Uzbek League twice with the club and his first ever football coach, Shamsiddinov Asadbek, trained him till today, therefore has a major impact on his life.[3]

Pakhtakor

He made his official debut for the first-team of Pakhtakor on 16 May 2006 aged 18, in an Uzbek League away match against Qizilqum Zarafshon.

It was revealed by Pakhtakor that Odil Ahmedov had received offers from foreign clubs such as the Russian Premier League members Krylia Sovetov Samara and FC Dynamo Moscow. But Pakhtakor officials believed that Odil Ahmedov deserves a better offer referring to the top European clubs such as the ones from England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France.

After his stunning performance at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, a lot of clubs showed interest in him, for example the Russian teams such as Rubin Kazan, Anzhi Makhachkala, and Lokomotiv Moscow, Spanish side Málaga CF, English side Bolton Wanderers, French side AS Monaco, Saudi side Al-Ittihad, Ukrainian sides Dynamo Kiev and Metalist Kharkiv, and the Turkish side Beşiktaş J.K.. The highest prices were from the Saudi side Al-Shabab who have offered 8 million euros, and the Qatari side Al-Gharafa offering 12 million euros.

Since the European transfer window closed on 31 January, Odil Akhmedov could not play in a European club till the summer transfer window opens. He still have had the offer from Al-Shabab for 8 million euros, and Al-Gharafa for 12 million euros, he needed to make his decision before the clubs canceled their offer, or else he might be left at his current club Pakhtakor.

There were rumours that Odil Akhmedov was seen in front of the Jeonbuk's office.

Odil Ahmedov as Anzhi player in 2013

On 4 February 2011 U.F.F. revealed that Odil Akhmedov moved to Russia where he would play his next season, but the name of the club was not revealed. According to unknown source Odil Akhmedov was going to play at Anzhi Makhachkala. Anzhi coach Gadzhi Gadzhiev revealed that the club didn't sign Odil Akhmedov. He went to Belek, Turkey with his current team Pakhtakor Tashkent, and this is the same place where Anzhi Makhachkala is training. According to Pakhtakor, real offers only came from Al-Shabab and Anzhi, and rest was just rumours being spread. Pakhtakor also announced that Odil Akhmedov had been loaned to Anzhi Makhachkala for one year.[4]

There has been rumours that England's Arsenal has been interested in Odil Akhmedov.[5] Later Akhmedov confirmed the interest by Arsenal FC.[6]

Anzhi

On 13 February 2011 Ahmedov scored his first goal in his first match for Anzhi in friendly match against Obolon (Ukraine) with 1–0 win.[7] He made his official debut in Russia in 2010–11 Russian Cup Round of 16 match against Zenit Saint Petersburg on 1 March 2011.

On 29 December 2011 Anzhi Makhachkala official website announced Ahmedov was named as the best player of the club over season 2011. The winner was determined with the survey conducted among official website visitors and finally by club managers and coaches. He collected more points than Samuel Eto'o and Yuri Zhirkov.[8]

It was rumoured that he was set to leave Anzhi Makhachkala in summer 2014. England's Arsenal gave a bid of 4 million pounds, followed by Genoa and AC Milan.

FC Krasnodar

Ahmedov playing for FC Krasnodar in September 2014

Prior to Anzhi suffering relegation, Ahmedov joined Krasnodar in early June 2014, along with teammates Nikita Burmistrov and Vladimir Bystrov.[9] Weeks later, he was handed the number 10 shirt.

On 28 June 2014, he scored first goal on his debut match in friendly against Qarabağ FK in Austria.[10] The game ended with 1–0 victory of Krasnodar. On 3 July 2014 he scored his second goal on his second appearance for FC Krasnodar to equalize against Scottish football giants Celtic F.C., due to an awful defending error they made. Unfortunately, the game ended 3–1, with FC Krasnodar losing.[11]

Ahmedov scored his first official goal for Krasnodar on 1 August 2014 in 2014–15 UEFA Europa League third qualifying round match against Hungarian outfit Diosgyori VTK. Krasnodar won the match by 5–1, with Ahmedov scoring the team's second goal in the first half.[12]

On 17 August 2014, Odil Ahmedov scored his first official league goal for Krasnodar against FC Rostov in a 2–0 win. He scored the second goal of Krasnodar against Rostov in second half, assisted with a cross by Vladimir Bystrov.[13] On 6 March 2015, UFF announced results of pool conducted among journalists for Best Footballers of the Year award and Ahmedov was named Uzbekistan Footballer of the Year for the third time.[14]

Ahmedov was named Best Player of FC Krasnodar in 2014–15 season on 9 June 2015 after survey conducted on club official website.[15] On 4 March 2016 he was named the Best Football Player 2015 in Uzbekistan for the 4th time as Football Federation announced the results of the survey.[16]

Shanghai SIPG

On 30 December 2016, Ahmedov transferred to Shanghai SIPG of the Chinese Super League.[17] He made his official debut on 7 February 2017 in a 3–0 win over Thai club Sukhothai in the 2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off.[18]

International career

He made his international debut with Uzbekistan in a 9–0 win against Chinese Taipei on 13 October 2007.[19]

He is known for his tough tackling style and thunderbolt shots. It is said that he 'releases the Kraken' almost like John Arne Riise and it may be true as he scored the goal and possibly goal of the tournament of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 October 2017[20][21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pakhtakor Tashkent 2006 Uzbek League 20––00
2007 140––00
2008 17000–00
2009 25092–00
2010 28063–00
Total 860155--1015
Anzhi Makhachkala 2011–12 Russian Premier League 43131––462
2012–13 1714092–303
2013–14 2610080–341
Total 86371172--1096
Krasnodar 2014–15 Russian Premier League 2621091–363
2015–16 27320120–413
2016–17 1401090–240
Total 67540301--1016
Shanghai SIPG 2017 Chinese Super League 20361131–395
Career total 25911172759--35022

International

Uzbekistan national team
YearAppsGoals
200720
2008113
2009100
201061
2011133
201220
2013102
201472
2015124
201670
201751
Total8516

Statistics accurate as of match played 5 September 2017[21]

International goals

Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goal tally first.
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 February 2008Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon1–01–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.14 June 2008MHSK Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Lebanon1–03–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.2–0
4.12 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain Bahrain3–14–2Friendly
5.7 January 2011Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Qatar1–02–02011 AFC Asian Cup
6.16 January 2011Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, Qatar China PR1–12–22011 AFC Asian Cup
7.15 November 2011Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tajikistan2–03–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification
8.18 June 2013Bunyodkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Qatar4–15–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
9.19 November 2013Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong Hong Kong2–02–02015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
10.7 September 2014Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan New Zealand1–03–1Friendly
11.2–0
12.14 January 2015Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Australia China PR1–01–22015 AFC Asian Cup
13.8 September 2015Philippine Sports Stadium, Bocaue, Philippines Philippines0–11–52018 FIFA World Cup qualification
14.8 October 2015Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain Bahrain0–20–42018 FIFA World Cup qualification
15.12 November 2015Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan North Korea3–13–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
16.28 March 2017Bunyadkor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Qatar1–01–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification
As of 28 March 2017[22]

Honours

Club

Pakhtakor
Anzhi

International

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Uzbekistan – Record International Players". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 22 October 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "Odil Ahmedov career stats". Uzfootball (in Uzbek).
  3. ↑ Tashhodzhaev, Zohir (29 April 2008). Одил Ахмедов: "Наша цель – участие в чемпионате мира" (in Russian). sportportal.uz. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Odil Ahmedov signs loan contract with Anzhi". FC Pakhtakor. 9 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2011.
  5. ↑ "Arsenal make surprise move for Uzbekistan captain Odil Ahmedov - Tribal Football". tribalfootball.com. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  6. ↑ "Ahmedov claims Arsenal interest". ESPN. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
  7. ↑ "Ahmedov's first goal for Anzhi". FC Anzhi. 2011-02-13.
  8. ↑ СОдил Ахмедов – лучший игрок «Анжи» 2011 года. FC Anzhi (in Russian). 2011-12-29.
  9. ↑ Состав «Краснодара» пополнил Одил Ахмедов (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 2014-06-11.
  10. ↑ Ахмедов начал в «Краснодаре» с гола, а «Краснодар» в Австрии – с победы (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 2014-06-28.
  11. ↑ Расточительные «горожане» уступили бережливым шотландцам (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 2014-07-04. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  12. ↑ «Быки» в Европе играют по-крупному (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  13. ↑ "Rostov vs. Krasnodar 0–2". soccerway. 2014-08-17.
  14. ↑ "Odil Akhmedov named as best football player in Uzbekistan". UzDaily. 2015-03-06.
  15. ↑ Одил Ахмедов – лучший игрок сезона-2014/2015 в составе ФК «Краснодар»! (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 2015-06-09.
  16. ↑ "Odil Akhmedov named as best football player in Uzbekistan". UzDaily. 2016-03-04.
  17. ↑ "Одил Ахмедовпокинул ФК Краснодар". fckrasnodar.ru (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 30 December 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  18. ↑ "ACL 2017 PLAY-OFF: SHANGHAI SIPG 3-0 SUKHOTHAI". Asian Football Confederation. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  19. ↑ "Odil Ahmedov": Player statistics at uzfootball.uz, 2011, (in Uzbek)
  20. ↑ "O.Akhmedov". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  21. 1 2 "Odil Ahmedov". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  22. ↑ "Uzbekistan - O. Akhmedov - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  23. ↑ "Одил Ахмедов вошел в список 33 лучших футболистов российского чемпионата" (in Russian). 2015-06-25.

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