Nematjan Zakirov
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
Template:Infobox football biography Nematjan Zakirov (Template:Lang-ru; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.[1]
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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]
In 2013, Zakirov was the manager of Alga Bishkek.[6]
Career statistics
International
| Kyrgyzstan national team[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 |
Honors
Club
- Alga Bishkek/SKA-PVO Bishkek
- Kyrgyzstan League (3); 1992, 2000, 2001
- Kyrgyzstan Cup (3): 1992, 2000, 2001
References
Template:Kyrgyzstan national football team managers
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