2024 FC Neftchi Fergana season

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Neftchi Fergana
2024 season
CEOMansur Tashmatov
Manager Vitaly Levchenko
Uzbek League
Uzbekistan Cup
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The 2024 season is the 62nd season in the history of the FC Neftchi Fergana team. In the 33rd season in the history of Uzbek football, it is the 3rd season in a row in the top league of Uzbek football. FC Neftchi Fergana will participate in the current season of the Cup of Uzbekistan in addition to the domestic championship.

Contents

Season events

Summary

Pre-season

The club said goodbye to Ulugbek Khoshimov, who came to the team in the 2021 season and played in the club for 3 seasons, and signed a contract with the Surkhon club of Termez. Therefore, the Neftchi team said goodbye to the players due to the termination of the contract with goalkeeper Vladimir Nazarov and defender Nodir Nematkhonov. [1] In the 2023 season, the contract with Zoir Dzhuraboyev, who was invited from the Surkhon club of Termez, was extended. [2] [3] At the beginning of the 2023 season, the current contract with Anvarjon Gofurov, who returned to the club from the Metallurg Bekobad team and is a pupil of the club's academy, was extended. [4] Mirzokhid Gafurov, who was invited to the team in the 2022 season and is the second captain of the club, extended the contract of the Neftchi team. [5] [6] The contract with Gulyamkhaydar Gulyamov, who was invited to the team in the 2023 season and played the most time in the club, was extended. [7] [8] On December 8, 2023, he signed a contract with Manuchehr Safarov, the right wing defender of the national team of Tajikistan, whose contract with Lokomotiv Tashkent ended. [9] At the end of the season, three more players, Izzatilla Abdullaev and Abdullokh Olimov, who played in the team for three seasons, and Sunnatilla Abdullajonov, who played in the Fergana team for two seasons, ended their contracts and left the team. [10] Neftchi FC will be in pre-season training in Turkey from January 7 to February 24. [11] [12] The Neftchi club has extended the current contract with the head coach of the U-21 team Aziz Alijonov. [13] The contract with Neftchi goalkeeper Asror Kenjaev has been extended for two years. [14] Neftchi team plans to play 5 friendly matches in Turkey in the first round. [15]

Squad

As of match played 1 March 2024 [16]
No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Botirali Ergashev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg GK25 June 1995 (age 28) AGMK 2024202400
16 Asrorbek Kenjayev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg GK15 July 2004 (age 19) Chigatoy 2023202500
35 Sanjar Kuvvatov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg GK8 January 1990 (age 34) Pakhatakor 2024202400
45 Akbar Turaev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg GK27 August 1989 (age 34) Surkhon Termez 20212024460
Defenders
2 Zoir Dzhuraboyev Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF16 September 1998 (age 25) Surkhon Termez 2023Dec 31, 2025261
3 Bojan Ciger Flag of Serbia.svg DF18 June 1994 (age 29) Kedah Darul Aman 2024202400
14 Khurshidbek Mukhtorov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF6 April 1994 (age 30) Turon 2024202400
19 Mirzokhid Gofurov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF24 August 1988 (age 35) Navbahor 2022Dec 31, 2024553
20 Anvarjon Gofurov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF28 June 1995 (age 28) Metallurg Bekabad 2023Dec 31, 2024760
21 Mukhsin Ubaydullaev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF15 July 1994 (age 29) Qizilqum 2022Dec 31, 20241111
55 Manuchekhr Safarov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF31 May 2001 (age 22) Lokomotiv Tashkent 202431 december 202500
66 Doniyor Valiev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF14 September 2003 (age 20)Academy2021202440
Midfielders
7 Jasurbek Jaloliddinov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg DF15 May 2002 (age 21) Olympic Tashkent 2024202400
8 Cătălin Carp Flag of Moldova.svg MF20 October 1993 (age 30) UTA Arad 2024202400
11 Javokhir Kahramonov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF21 March 1996 (age 28) Sogdiana Jizzakh 2024Dec 31, 202400
17 Sanjar Kodirkulov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF2 April 2004 (age 20) Lokomotiv Tashkent 2023202400
23 Diyorjon Turapov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF9 July 1994 (age 29) Navbahor 20232023264
24 Gulyamkhaydar Gulyamov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF21 December 1990 (age 33) Lokomotiv 2023Dec 31, 2024290
70 Abbosbek Gulomov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF5 July 1998 (age 25) Navbahor 20222024483
77 Bilolkhon Toshmirzaev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg MF8 August 1997 (age 26)Turon2023202490
Forwards
9 Khusayin Norchaev Flag of Uzbekistan.svg FW6 February 2002 (age 22) Alania Vladikavkaz 2024Dec 31, 202400
10 Shokhruz Norkhonov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg FW13 April 1993 (age 31) Sogdiana Jizzakh 2024Dec 31, 202400
18 Mihai Roman Flag of Romania.svg FW31 May 1992 (age 31) Petrolul Ploiești 2024Dec 31, 202400
28 Bekhruz Oblakulov Flag of Uzbekistan.svg FW15 May 2004 (age 19) Mash'al Mubarel 2024Dec 31, 202600
99 Effiong Nsungusi Flag of Nigeria.svg FW4 November 1999 (age 24) HB Køge 2024Dec 31, 202500
Players who left during the season

Transfers

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
6 December 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Shokhruz Norkhonov Bukhara Free [17] [18]
7 December 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Sanjar Kodirkulov Lokomotiv Tashkent Free [19] [20]

Loans in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Bilolkhon Toshmirzaev Turon [21]

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
6 December 2023MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nodir Nematkhonov Surkhon Termez Free [22]
6 December 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Ulugbek Khoshimov Surkhon Termez Free [23]
2 December 2023GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Vladimir Nazarov Free agentFree [24]
3 December 2023GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Fozil Musaev Free agentFree [25] [26]
19 December 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Izzatilla Abdullaev Free agentFree [27]
19 December 2023MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Abdullokh Olimov Free agentFree [28]
19 December 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Sunnatilla Abdullajonov Free agentFree [29]

Loans Out

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
7 July 2023FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Fakhriddin Mukhammadov Olympic Tashkent Loans [30]

Friendlies

13 December 2023Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 1 – 2 Dinamo Samarqand Uzbekistan, Tashkent
UZT (UTC+5)
  • Oblakulov Soccerball shade.svg22'
 Report
  • Elnur Saidmurodov Soccerball shade.svg17'
  • Dusan Mijic Soccerball shade.svg25'
13 January 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 0 – 0 HBS Turkey
TRT (UTC+3) Report
17 January 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 1 – 1 Khabarovsk Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
 Report
  • Yao Jean Charles Soccerball shade.svg12'
21 January 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 1 – 0 Leningradets Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
Stadium: Traning stadium
26 January 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 0 – 3 Yelimay Semey Turkey
TRT (UTC+3) Report
26 January 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 0 – 1 Lechia Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3) Report
3 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 0 – 1 Akhmat Grozny Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3) Report
Stadium: Eco stadium
7 February 2024 Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 3 – 1 Zhetysu Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
 Report
  • Soccerball shade.svg
Stadium: Eco stadium
11 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 2 – 0 Kolkheti-1913 Poti Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
 Report Stadium: Eco stadium
15 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 1 – 0 Sochi Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
 Report Stadium: Eco stadium
20 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 2 – 2 Sochi Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
 Report
Stadium: Eco stadium
22 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 2 – 1 Tyumen Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
Stadium: Eco stadium
22 February 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana 1 – 1 Atyrau Antalya Turkey
TRT (UTC+3)
Stadium: Eco stadium
20 March 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana – Kyrgyzstan U20 Fergana Uzbekistan
UZT (UTC+5)Stadium: Istiqlol Stadium
24 March 2024Exhibition game Neftchi Fergana – Khujand Fergana Uzbekistan
UZT (UTC+5)Stadium: Istiqlol Stadium

Competitions

Overview

CompetitionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
Super League !—
Uzbekistan Cup !—
Total000000+0!—

Source: Competitions

League table

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Neftchi 430142+29Qualification for AFC Champions League Elite league stage
2 Andijon 422094+58Qualification for the AFC Champions League 2 group stage
3 Lokomotiv Tashkent 422062+48
4 Nasaf 422052+38
5 AGMK 422052+38
Updated to match(es) played on 31 March 2024. Source: Uzbekistan Professional Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head away goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
330041 +3910010 +120031 +2

Last updated: 17 March 2024.
Source: See Results

Results by round

Round1
Ground
Result
Position
Source: See Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

    Results

    2 March 20231 Sogdiana Jizzakh 1 – 2 FC Neftchi Fergana Jizzakh
    19:15 UZT (UTC+5)
    		 Report
    		Stadium: Sogdiana Stadium
    Attendance: 1 810
    Referee: Asker Najafaliev
    10 March 20232 Dinamo Samarqand 0 – 1 FC Neftchi Fergana Jizzakh
    17:15 UZT (UTC+5) Report
    		Stadium: Sogdiana Stadium
    Attendance: 1 672
    Referee: Firdavs Norsafarov
    15 March 20233 FC Neftchi Fergana 1 – 0 Metallurg Bekabad Fargana
    18:35 UZT (UTC+5)
    		 Report Stadium: Istiqlol Stadium
    Referee: Gayrat Juraev
    31 March 20234 Olympic Tashkent – FC Neftchi Fergana Tashkent
    18:35 UZT (UTC+5) Report Stadium: JAR Stadium

    Uzbek Cup

    Group stage

    Squad statistics

    As of match played March 2024

    Appearances and goals

    No.PosNatPlayerTotal Super League Uzbek Cup
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    2 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Botirali Ergashev 000000
    2 DF Flag of Tajikistan.svg  TJK Zoir Dzhuraboyev 000000
    3 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Jaloliddin Jumaboev 000000
    5 DF Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Bojan Ciger 000000
    7 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Jasurbek Jaloliddinov 000000
    8 MF Flag of Moldova.svg  MDA Cătălin Carp 010100
    9 FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Khusayin Norchaev 000000
    10 FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Shokhruz Norkhonov 000000
    11 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Javokhir Kahramonov 000000
    14 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Khurshid Mukhtorov 000000
    16 GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Asrorbek Kenjaev 000000
    17 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Sanjar Kodirkulov 000000
    18 FW Flag of Romania.svg  ROU Mihai Roman 000000
    19 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Mirzokhid Gofurov 000000
    20 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Anvarjon Gofurov 000000
    21 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Mukhsin Ubaydullaev 000000
    23 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Diyorjon Turapov 000000
    24 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Gulyamkhaydar Gulyamov 000000
    24 FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Behruz Oblakulov 000000
    35 GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Sanjar Kuvvatov 000000
    45 GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Akbar Turaev 000000
    55 MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg  TJK Manuchekhr Safarov 000000
    66 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Doniyor Valiev 000000
    70 DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Abbos Gulomov 313100
    77 MF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Bilolkhon Toshmirzaev 000000
    77 FW Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  UZB Effiong Nsungusi 323200
    Players away on loan:
    Players who left Neftchi Fergana during the season:

    Goal scorers

    PlacePositionNationNumberName Super League Uzbekistan Cup Total
    1FW Flag of Nigeria.svg 99 Effiong Nsungusi 202
    2DF Flag of Moldova.svg 2 Cătălin Carp 101
    DF Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 70 Abbos Gulomov 101
    TOTALS404

    Clean sheets

    PlacePositionNationNumberName Super League Uzbekistan Cup Total
    1GK Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 12 Sanjar Kuvvatov 202
    TOTALS202

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