Nematjan Zakirov
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nematjan Zakirov | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Kochkor-Ata, USSR | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kyrgyzstan Women (head coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1984 | Alga Frunze | 97 | (5) |
| 1985–1986 | Alay Osh | 63 | (4) |
| 1987–1992 | Alga Frunze | 189 | (25) |
| 1992–1994 | Pirin Blagoevgrad | 37 | (3) |
| 1994–1997 | Velbazhd Kyustendil | 59 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Astana | 36 | (1) |
| 1999 | Zhashtyk-Ak-Altyn | 0 | (0) |
| 1999 | Zhetysu | 21 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | SKA-PVO Bishkek | 28 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Kyrgyzstan | 5 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000–2003 | SKA-PVO Bishkek | ||
| 2003–2005 | Kyrgyzstan | ||
| 2007–2008 | FC Abdysh-Ata Kant | ||
| 2007–2008 | Kyrgyzstan | ||
| 2011–2012 | FC Abdysh-Ata Kant | ||
| 2012 | Zhivoye Pivo Kant | ||
| 2013 | Alga Bishkek | ||
| 2014– | Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard U-21 | ||
| 2019–2021 | FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | ||
| 2022– | Kyrgyzstan Women | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a Kyrgyzstani football coach and former footballer,[1] who is currently the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan women's national football team.
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]
Career statistics
International
| Kyrgyzstan national team[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 |
