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Nematjan Zakirov
Kyrgyz footballer (born 1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.[1] Head coach FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata.
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Career
Club
Born in Kochkor-Ata, Zakirov began playing football with local side Alga Frunze in the Soviet leagues. In 1992, he moved to Bulgaria for a spell with Pirin Blagoevgrad in the A PFG. After 1.5 seasons with Pirin, Zakirov joined second division side Velbazhd Kyustendil.[2]
Following his stint in Bulgaria, Zakirov went to Kazakhstan where he played for Astana and Zhetysu. He finished his playing career back in Kyrgyzstan with SKA-PVO Bishkek.[2]
International
Zakirov made five appearances and scored one goal for Kyrgyzstan national football team from 1999 to 2000.[3]
Managerial
After he retired from playing, Zakirov became a football coach. He led Kyrgyzstan from 2003 to 2005,[4] and again in 2007.[5]
Zakirov managed Kyrgyzstan League side FC Abdysh-Ata Kant, and its second division farm team FC Zhivoye Pivo before becoming the manager of Alga Bishkek in February 2013. He resigned in February 2014.[6][7]
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Career statistics
International
Honors
Club
- Alga Bishkek/SKA-PVO Bishkek
- Kyrgyzstan League (3); 1992, 2000, 2001
- Kyrgyzstan Cup (3): 1992, 2000, 2001
References
External links
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