Sardor Kulmatov

Uzbek footballer

Sardor Kulmatov
Сардар Кулматов
سردار كولماتوف

Personal informationFull name Sardor KulmatovDate of birth (1994-08-22) 22 August 1994 (age 29)^[1]Place of birth UzbekistanHeight 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Position(s) Centre-backTeam information

Current team

Sogdiana JizzakhNumber 3Youth career–2014 Sogdiana Jizzakh U21Senior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)2014–2016 Neftchi Fergana 7 (1)2017–2022 Sogdiana Jizzakh 129 (1)2023 Terengganu 14 (1)2024– Sogdiana Jizzakh 5 (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2023

Sardor Kulmatov (Uzbek Latin: Sardor Kulmatov; Russian: Сардар Кулматов; born 22 August 1994) is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Uzbekistan Super League club Sogdiana Jizzakh.

Club career

Sogdiana

Kulmatov started his career with Sogdiana.^[2] He was voted 2018 Player of the Year.^[3]

Terengganu

On 2 January 2023, Kulmatov signed a one-year contract with Malaysia Super League club Terengganu.^[4]

Sogdiana

On 4 January 2024, Kulmatov

International career

Kulmatov has been called up for the Uzbekistan national football team.^[5]

Style of play

Besides center-back, he can play as left-back, right-back, and defensive midfielder.^[6] He is known for his height and physicality.^[7]

Honours

Sogdiana

Uzbekistan Super League: 2021

Individual

Sogdiana – Player of the Year: 2018^[2]

Terengganu FC

Malaysia Cup runner-up: 2023
Malaysia Charity Shield runner-up: 2023

References

^ "Sardor Kulmatov profile". pfl.uz. UzPFL. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Eshbo'taev va Qulmatov keldi, Abdurahmonov va Kleckov ketdi". championat.asia.
^ "«Суғдиёна»нинг жорий мавсумдаги энг яхши футболчиси Сардор Қулматов". stadion.uz.
^ "Sardor Kulmatov import terbaru TFC". hmetro.com.my. Harian Metro. 2 January 2023.
^ "Ўзбекистон миллий терма жамоаси БAAга йўл олди. Икки футболчи йиғинга бора олмади". olamsport.com.
^ "Sardor Qulmatov Pemain Import Baru Terengganu?". makanbola.com. Makan Bola. 23 December 2022.
^ "Terengganu fortify backline with 'Uzbek tank' Kulmatov". thestar.com.my.