2024 FC Istiklol season

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PresidentShohruh Saidov
ManagerNikola Lazarevic
(until 15 September)
Alisher Tukhtaev (Interim)
(15 September - 4 October)
Igor Cherevchenko
(from 4 October)
Higher LeagueChampions
FC Istiklol
2024 season
PresidentShohruh Saidov
ManagerNikola Lazarevic
(until 15 September)
Alisher Tukhtaev (Interim)
(15 September - 4 October)
Igor Cherevchenko
(from 4 October)
StadiumRepublican Stadium
Higher LeagueChampions
Tajikistan CupSemifinal vs Regar-TadAZ
Super CupChampions
AFC Champions League TwoGroup Stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (17)
All: Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (19)
Highest home attendance3,000 vs Kuktosh Rudaki
(20 April 2024)
Lowest home attendance600 vs Vakhsh Bokhtar
(13 April 2024)
Average home league attendance1,686 (19 June 2024)
 2023
2025 

The FC Istiklol 2024 season is Istiklol's sixteenth Tajik League season, of which they are defending Tajik League Champions, whilst they also participated in the Tajik Cup, Tajik Supercup and AFC Champions League Two.

On 11 February, Istiklol announced that Igor Cherevchenko and his coaching staff had all left the club after their contracts had expired.[1]

On 26 February, Istiklol confirmed that both Romish Jalilov and Shahrom Sulaymonov had left the club at the end of their contracts, and joined Khosilot Farkhor.[2]

On 15 March 2024, Istiklol announced that Nikola Lazarevic had been appointed as their new Head Coach on a one-year contract.[3]

On 16 March, Istiklol announced the return of Rustam Soirov on a contract until the end of 2025, and the return of Oleksiy Larin on a contract until the end of the season.[4][5] The following day, 17 March, Istiklol announced the signing of Mekhron Madaminov from Torpedo Miass on a contract until the end of 2025, and the signing of Slavko Lukić.[6][7]

On 18 March, Istiklol announced the return of Amirbek Juraboev on a contract until the end of 2025.[8]

On 19 March, Istiklol announced the signing of Murilo Souza on a contract until the end of the season.[9]

On 20 March, Istiklol announced that Khaydar Sattorov and Salokhiddin Irgashev had joined Vakhsh Bokhtar on loan for the season, whilst Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov had joined Khujand on a similar deal.[10] On the same day, Istiklol announced the signing of Keita Suzuki on a contract until the end of the season from Daegu.[11]

On 21 March, Istiklol announced the signing of Blessing Eleke on a contract until the end of the season.[12]

On 22 May, Istiklol's matches against Barkchi on 26 May and Panjshir on 1 June were postponed due to International call ups.[13]

On 16 June, Rustam Yatimov left the club to join Russian Premier League club Rostov for a fee in excess of $250,000.[14][15]

On 2 July, Istiklol announced that their contracts with Kabir Salimshoev and Alidzhon Karomatullozoda had been terminated by mutual consent.[16]

On 8 July, Istiklol announced the return of goalkeeper Nikola Stošić, on a two-year contract.[17]

On 9 July, Istiklol announced the departure of Slavko Lukić from the club after his contract expired.[18]

On 12 July, Istiklol announced the departure of Ivan Novoselec and Dženis Beganović after their contracts had expired,[19] and the signings of Darko Ilieski and Pavel Nazarenko on a contracts until the end of the season.[20][21]

On 1 August, Istiklol announced the signing of Ruslan Khayloyev who'd most recently played for Tyumen.[22]

On 3 August, Istiklol announced the signing of Matthew Millar who'd most recently played for Macarthur FC and Dimitar Mitkov from Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia both on a contracts until the end of the season.[23][24]

On 4 August, Istiklol announced the signing of Francesco Margiotta who'd most recently played for Botoșani, to a one-year contract.[25]

On 4 October, Istiklol announced the return of Igor Cherevchenko as their Head Coach.[26]

Squad

As of match played 11 December 2024
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Nikola Stošić Serbia GK 15 March 1994 (aged 30) Prva Iskra Barič 2024[17] 2026[17] 151 0
16 Olimjon Juraev Tajikistan GK 17 September 2003 (aged 21) Youth team 2022 0 0
99 Mukhriddin Khasanov Tajikistan GK 23 September 2002 (aged 22) Khujand 2021[27] 44 0
Defenders
3 Tabrezi Davlatmir Tajikistan DF 6 June 1998 (aged 26) Narva Trans 2022[28] 153 3
4 Mustafo Khasanbekov Tajikistan DF 29 January 2009 (aged 15) Academy 2024 1 0
5 Sodikjon Kurbonov Tajikistan DF 19 January 2003 (aged 21) Dynamo Dushanbe 2023[29] 2024[29] 49 3
19 Akhtam Nazarov Tajikistan DF 29 September 1992 (aged 32) Andijon 2023[30] 290 23
21 Oleksiy Larin Ukraine DF 4 June 1994 (aged 30) Neftchi Fergana 2024[5] 2024[5] 111 4
22 Akhmadzhon Shoev Tajikistan DF 1 August 2008 (aged 16) Academy 2024 1 0
28 Keita Suzuki Japan DF 20 December 1997 (aged 26) Daegu 2024[11] 2024[11] 22 1
44 Matthew Millar Australia DF 23 August 1996 (aged 28) Unattached 2024[23] 2024[23] 19 1
91 Husein Qurbanov Tajikistan DF Academy 2024 1 0
96 Darko Ilieski North Macedonia DF 14 October 1995 (aged 29) Shkupi 2024[20] 2024[20] 14 2
Pavel Nazarenko Belarus DF 20 January 1995 (aged 29) Gomel 2024[21] 2024[21] 0 0
Midfielders
6 Amirbek Juraboev Tajikistan MF 13 April 1996 (aged 28) Kedah Darul Aman 2024[8] 2025[8] 161 10
8 Muhammad Rajabov Tajikistan MF Academy 2024 1 0
10 Alisher Dzhalilov Tajikistan MF 29 August 1993 (aged 31) AGMK 2023[31] 2024[31] 150 67
11 Shervoni Mabatshoev Tajikistan MF 4 December 2000 (aged 24) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2021[32] 116 35
13 Amadoni Kamolov Tajikistan MF 16 January 2003 (aged 21) Paracuellos Antamira 2023[33] 2024[33] 54 8
17 Ehson Panjshanbe Tajikistan MF 12 May 1999 (aged 25) Zob Ahan Esfahan 2023[31] 2024[31] 161 36
18 Ruslan Khayloyev Tajikistan MF 29 October 2003 (aged 21) Unattached 2024[22] 2025[22] 12 0
23 Parviz Bobonazarov Tajikistan MF 4 January 2009 (aged 15) Academy 2024 1 0
27 Ramazon Bakhtaliev Tajikistan MF 24 October 2008 (aged 16) Academy 2024 1 0
33 Muboriz Miskinshoev Tajikistan MF 23 February 2008 (aged 16) Academy 2024 0 0
80 Murilo Souza Brazil MF 17 May 1996 (aged 28) Al-Anwar 2024[9] 2024[9] 26 1
Forwards
9 Francesco Margiotta Italy FW 15 July 1993 (aged 31) Unattached 2024[25] 2025[25] 16 6
27 Mukhammadzhon Tokhiri Tajikistan FW 15 September 2006 (aged 18) Barkchi 2024 0 0
45 Dimitar Mitkov Bulgaria FW 27 January 2000 (aged 24) Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia 2024[24] 2024[24] 18 3
63 Manuchekhr Dzhalilov Tajikistan FW 27 September 1990 (aged 34) Persebaya Surabaya 2020 218 182
72 Mekhron Madaminov Tajikistan FW 1 May 2002 (aged 22) Torpedo Miass 2024[6] 2025[6] 14 2
77 Rustam Soirov Tajikistan FW 12 September 2002 (aged 22) Lokomotiv Tashkent 2024[4] 2025[4] 94 36
Away on loan
19 Khaydar Sattorov Tajikistan DF 18 February 2003 (aged 21) Youth Team 2023 5 0
20 Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov Tajikistan MF 26 October 2002 (aged 22) Youth Team 2022 8 0
55 Salokhiddin Irgashev Tajikistan MF 3 July 2003 (aged 21) Metallurg Bekabad 2023[34] 2024[34] 2 1
Rustam Kamolov Tajikistan FW 4 June 2007 (aged 17) Youth Team 2022 5 0
Left during the season
1 Rustam Yatimov Tajikistan GK 13 July 1998 (aged 26) Unattached 2018[35] 127 0
4 Slavko Lukić Serbia DF 14 March 1989 (aged 35) Unattached 2024[7] 9 0
8 Dženis Beganović Bosnia and Herzegovina MF 23 March 1996 (aged 28) Unattached 2023[36] 31 3
9 Blessing Eleke Nigeria FW 5 March 1996 (aged 28) Unattached 2024[12] 2024[12] 11 7
22 Kabir Salimshoev Tajikistan MF 1 August 2004 (aged 20) Khosilot Farkhor 2024 5 0
23 Alidzhon Karomatullozoda Tajikistan DF 5 May 2002 (aged 22) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2022[28] 44 2
33 Ivan Novoselec Croatia DF 19 June 1995 (aged 29) Koper 2023[37] 2024[37] 28 4

Transfers

In

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
15 March 2024FWTajikistanMukhammadzhon TokhiriBarkchiUndisclosed
16 March 2024DFUkraineOleksiy LarinNeftchi FerganaUndisclosed[5]
16 March 2024FWTajikistanRustam SoirovLokomotiv TashkentUndisclosed[4]
17 March 2024DFSerbiaSlavko LukićUnattachedFree[7]
17 March 2024FWTajikistanMekhron MadaminovTorpedo MiassUndisclosed[6]
18 March 2024MFTajikistanAmirbek JuraboevKedah Darul AmanUndisclosed[8]
19 March 2024MFBrazilMurilo SouzaAl-AnwarUndisclosed[9]
20 March 2024DFJapanKeita SuzukiDaeguUndisclosed[11]
21 March 2024FWNigeriaBlessing ElekeUnattachedFree[12]
8 July 2024GKSerbiaNikola StošićPrva Iskra BaričUndisclosed[17]
12 July 2024DFNorth MacedoniaDarko IlieskiShkupiFree[20]
12 July 2024DFBelarusPavel NazarenkoGomelUndisclosed[21]
1 August 2024MFTajikistanRuslan KhayloyevUnattachedFree[22]
3 August 2024DFAustraliaMatthew MillarUnattachedFree[23]
3 August 2024FWBulgariaDimitar MitkovLokomotiv 1929 SofiaUndisclosed[24]
4 August 2024FWItalyFrancesco MargiottaUnattachedFree[25]

Out

Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
28 February 2024FWTajikistanPakhlavon BakhrizodaIstaravshanUndisclosed
16 June 2024GKTajikistanRustam YatimovRostovUndisclosed[14]

Loans out

Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
20 March 2024DFTajikistanKhaydar SattorovVakhsh BokhtarEnd of season[10]
20 March 2024MFTajikistanSalokhiddin IrgashevVakhsh BokhtarEnd of season[10]
20 March 2024MFTajikistanShukhratdzhon ShonazarovKhujandEnd of season[10]

Released

Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref
26 February 2024MFTajikistanRomish JalilovKhosilot Farkhor26 February 2024[2]
26 February 2024MFTajikistanShahrom SulaymonovKhosilot Farkhor26 February 2024[2]
2 July 2024DFTajikistanAlidzhon KaromatullozodaKhosilot Farkhor10 July 2024[16][38]
2 July 2024MFTajikistanKabir SalimshoevPanjshir3 April 2025[16]
9 July 2024DFCroatiaSlavko LukićSC Bengaluru[18]
12 July 2024DFCroatiaIvan NovoselecPunjab4 August 2024[19][39]
12 July 2024MFBosnia and HerzegovinaDženis BeganovićRe-Signed27 January 2025[19][40]
31 July 2024FWNigeriaBlessing ElekePartizani Tirana23 January 2025[41]
31 December 2024MFTajikistanEhson PanjshanbeSogdiana Jizzakh1 January 2025[42]
31 December 2024DFUkraineOleksiy Larin[43]
31 December 2024DFJapanKeita Suzuki[44]
31 December 2024DFAustraliaMatthew MillarHavadar12 January 2025[44]
31 December 2024DFBelarusPavel NazarenkoMinsk25 July 2025
31 December 2024DFNorth MacedoniaDarko IlieskiBylis11 January 2025[45][46]
31 December 2024MFBrazilMurilo SouzaSouthern6 July 2025[44][47]
31 December 2024MFTajikistanSalokhiddin IrgashevArsenal Dzerzhinsk4 March 2025[48][49]
31 December 2024FWBulgariaDimitar MitkovSpartak Varna9 January 2025[45]
31 December 2024FWItalyFrancesco MargiottaRànger's15 February 2025[45][50]

Friendlies

17 February 2024 Istiklol 3–2 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
(UTC+5) Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
28 February 2024 Istiklol 2–1 FA 2000 Belek, Turkey
18:00 (UTC+5) Report
4 March 2024 Istiklol 1–3 HJK Helsinki Belek, Turkey
18:00 (UTC+5) (o.g.) Report Olusanya
Kanellopoulos
Anini
7 March 2024 Istiklol 1–1 Spartak-2 Moscow Belek, Turkey
13:00 (UTC+5) Report
31 March 2024 Istiklol 4–1 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
17:00 (UTC+5) Eleke 33', 46' Yellow card
Mabatshoev 40'
A.Dzhalilov 62' (pen.)
Soirov Yellow card
Novoselec Yellow card
Report Rashidbekov 89' (pen.)
Feumba Yellow card
Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Sayodjon Zainiddinov
13 July 2024 Neman Grodno 3–2 Istiklol Grodno, Belarus
20:00 (UTC+5) Gweth 16'
Alykulov 45' (pen.), 49'
Report Kurbonov 63'
Panjshanbe 89'
Stadium: Neman Stadium
17 July 2024 AGMK 6–0 Istiklol Zhodzina, Belarus
20:00 (UTC+5) Giyosov 1'
Abdurakhmonov 8'
Datsi 50', 81'
Komilov 55'
Kholmurodov 84'
Report Stadium: Torpedo Stadium
19 July 2024 BATE Borisov 2–0 Istiklol Minsk, Belarus
20:00 (UTC+5) Shvedchikov 8'
Zhulpa 82'
Report Panjshanbe soccer ball with red X 88' Stadium: Borisov Arena

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