2025 FC Istiklol season

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FC Istiklol
2025 season
PresidentShohruh Saidov
Manager Igor Cherevchenko
Stadium Republican Stadium
Higher League Preseason
Tajikistan Cup Preseason
Super Cup Preseason
AFC Champions League Two Preseason
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The FC Istiklol 2025 season is Istiklol's seventeenth 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.

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Season events

On 14 January, Istiklol announced that their contracts with Darko Ilieski, Dimitar Mitkov and Francesco Margiotta had all ended and the players had left the club. [1]

On 16 January, Istiklol announced that Shervoni Mabatshoev had left the club to sign a 18-month contract with Kapaz. [2]

On 22 January, Istiklol announced the signing of Masrur Gafurov from Barkchi Hisor to a three-year contract. [3]

On 23 January, Istiklol announced the signing of Joseph Okoro from Dinamo Minsk to a one-year contract. [4]

On 24 January, Istiklol announced the signing of Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov from Ravshan Kulob. [5]

On 28 January, Istiklol announced the return of Dženis Beganović, on a one-year contract. [6]

On 14 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Reza Dehghani, who'd last played for Mes Rafsanjan, to a one-year contract. [7]

On 16 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Lawrence Nicholas, who'd last played for Fatih Karagümrük, to a one-year contract. [8]

On 17 February, Istiklol announced that Khaydar Sattorov had joined Hulbuk and that Mekhron Madaminov had joined Barkchi Hisor, both on loan for the season. [9]

On 19 February, Istiklol announced that Romish Jalilov and Shahrom Sulaymonov had both re-signed for the club after spending the previous season at Khosilot Farkhor. [10]

On 20 February, Istiklol announced that Olimjon Juraev and Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov had joined Sardor on loan for the season. [11] Later on the same day, Istiklol announced that they had extended their contracts with Mukhriddin Khasanov, Tabrezi Davlatmir, Alisher Dzhalilov and Manuchekhr Dzhalilov. [12]

Squad

As of match played 11 December 2024
No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.ioals
Goalkeepers
1Nikola Stošić Flag of Serbia.svg GK15 March 1994 (age 30) Prva Iskra Barič 2024 [13] 2026 [13] 1510
99 Mukhriddin Khasanov Flag of Tajikistan.svg GK23 September 2002 (age 22) Khujand 2021 [14] 2025 [12] 440
Defenders
3 Tabrezi Davlatmir Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF6 June 1998 (age 26) Narva Trans 2022 [15] 2025 [12] 1533
4Mustafo Khasanbekov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF29 January 2009 (age 16)Academy202410
5 Sodikjon Kurbonov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF19 January 2003 (age 22) Dynamo Dushanbe 2023 [16] 493
19 Akhtam Nazarov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF29 September 1992 (age 32) Andijon 2023 [17] 29023
22Akhmadzhon Shoev Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF1 August 2008 (age 16)Academy202410
91Husein Qurbanov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DFAcademy202410
Midfielders
6 Amirbek Juraboev Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF13 April 1996 (age 28) Kedah Darul Aman 2024 [18] 2025 [18] 16110
8Muhammad Rajabov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MFAcademy202410
10 Alisher Dzhalilov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF29 August 1993 (age 31) AGMK 2023 [19] 2025 [12] 15067
18 Ruslan Khayloyev Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF29 October 2003 (age 21)Unattached2024 [20] 2025 [20] 120
21 Romish Jalilov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF21 November 1995 (age 29) Khosilot Farkhor 2025 [10]
23Parviz Bobonazarov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF4 January 2009 (age 16)Academy202410
27Ramazon Bakhtaliev Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF24 October 2008 (age 16)Academy202410
33Muboriz Miskinshoev Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF23 February 2008 (age 16)Academy202400
55Salokhiddin Irgashev Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF3 July 2003 (age 21) Metallurg Bekabad 2023 [21] 21
70 Shahrom Sulaymonov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF27 June 1997 (age 27) Khosilot Farkhor 2025 [10] 1216
Dženis Beganović Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg MF23 March 1996 (age 28)Unattached2025 [6] 313
Reza Dehghani Flag of Iran.svg MF7 January 1998 (age 27)Unattached2025 [7] 2025 [7] 00
Joseph Okoro Flag of Nigeria.svg MF17 February 2001 (age 24) Dinamo Minsk 2025 [4] 2025 [4] 240
Lawrence Nicholas Flag of Nigeria.svg MF17 May 2001 (age 23)Unattached2025 [8] 2025 [8] 00
Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF15 October 1998 (age 26) Ravshan Kulob 2025 [5] 13924
Forwards
27Mukhammadzhon Tokhiri Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW15 September 2006 (age 18) Barkchi 202400
63 Manuchekhr Dzhalilov Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW27 September 1990 (age 34) Persebaya Surabaya 20202025 [12] 218182
77 Rustam Soirov Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW12 September 2002 (age 22) Lokomotiv Tashkent 2024 [22] 2025 [22] 9436
Masrur Gafurov Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW21 January 2006 (age 19) Barkchi Hisor 2025 [3] 2027 [3] 00
Rustam Kamolov Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW4 June 2007 (age 17)Youth Team202250
Away on loan
Olimjon Juraev Flag of Tajikistan.svg GK17 September 2003 (age 21)Youth team202200
Khaydar Sattorov Flag of Tajikistan.svg DF18 February 2003 (age 22)Youth Team202350
Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov Flag of Tajikistan.svg MF26 October 2002 (age 22)Youth Team202280
Mekhron Madaminov Flag of Tajikistan.svg FW1 May 2002 (age 22) Torpedo Miass 2024 [23] 2025 [23] 142
Left during the season

Transfers

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
22 January 2025FW Flag of Tajikistan.svg Masrur Gafurov Barkchi Hisor Undisclosed [3]
23 January 2025MF Flag of Nigeria.svg Joseph Okoro Dinamo Minsk Undisclosed [4]
24 January 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov Ravshan Kulob Undisclosed [5]
28 January 2025MF Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Dženis Beganović UnattachedFree [6]
14 February 2025MF Flag of Iran.svg Reza Dehghani UnattachedFree [7]
16 February 2025MF Flag of Nigeria.svg Lawrence Nicholas UnattachedFree [8]
19 February 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Romish Jalilov Khosilot Farkhor Undisclosed [10]
19 February 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Shahrom Sulaymonov Khosilot Farkhor Undisclosed [10]

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
13 January 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Amadoni Kamolov Gol Gohar Sirjan Undisclosed [24]
16 January 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Shervoni Mabatshoev Kapaz Undisclosed [2]

Loans out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
17 February 2025DF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khaydar Sattorov Hulbuk End of season [9]
17 February 2025FW Flag of Tajikistan.svg Mekhron Madaminov Barkchi Hisor End of season [9]
20 February 2025GK Flag of Tajikistan.svg Olimjon Juraev Sardor End of season [11]
20 February 2025MF Flag of Tajikistan.svg Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov Sardor End of season [11]


Friendlies

28 January 2025 Istiklol 1–1 Vakhsh Bokhtar Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) Dzhalilov Soccerball shade.svg37' Report BozorovSoccerball shade.svg51'Stadium: Pamir Stadium
6 February 2025 Istiklol 1–0 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5)GafurovSoccerball shade.svg81' Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Rustam Nurmatov
14 February 2025 Istiklol – Urartu United Arab Emirates
(UTC+5)
17 February 2025 Istiklol – Dinamo Samarqand United Arab Emirates
(UTC+5)
21 February 2025 Istiklol – Rostov United Arab Emirates
(UTC+5)

FFT Cup

Preliminary group

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Istiklol 4301111+109Advance to Finals Stage
2 Khosilot Farkhor 110010+13
3 Sardor 100102−20
4 Barkchi Hisor 100104−40
5 Hulbuk 100105−50
Updated to match(es) played on 2 February 2025. Source: [ citation needed ]
21 January 20251 Istiklol 0–1 Khosilot Farkhor Dushanbe
10:30 (UTC+5) Report BahrizodaSoccerball shade.svg80'Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Mehrubon Shamsiddinov
24 January 20252 Istiklol 2–0 Sardor Dushanbe
13:30 (UTC+5) Kurbonov Red card.svg 37'
GafurovSoccerball shade.svg63', 85'		 Report RashidbekovRed card.svg 37'
AkhmedovRed card.svg 78'
KhushvakhtovYellow card.svg		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Kurbonmurod Sharipov
30 January 20253 Hulbuk 0–5 Istiklol Dushanbe
13:30 (UTC+5) Report Beganović Soccerball shade.svg8'
Rakhimov Soccerball shade.svg17', 21'
M.Dzhalilov Soccerball shade.svg46'
KamolovSoccerball shade.svg54'		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Amirjon Khorkashev
2 February 20254 Istiklol 4–0 Barkchi Hisor Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) Rakhimov Soccerball shade.svg13', 68'
Beganović Soccerball shade.svg44'
ShonazarovSoccerball shade.svg78'		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Mehrubon Shamsiddinov

Final Stage

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Istiklol 3300181+179Semi Finals
2 Somon 3201103+76
3 Regar-TadAZ 3012113−121
4 Sarazm 3012113−121
Updated to match(es) played on 2 February 2025. Source: [ citation needed ]
10 February 20251 Istiklol 3–1 Somon Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5)GafurovSoccerball shade.svg18' (pen.)
Sulaymonov Soccerball shade.svg48'
Rakhimov Soccerball shade.svg52'		 Report CholovSoccerball shade.svg40'Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov
12 February 20252 Istiklol 5–0 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5)TokhiriSoccerball shade.svg71' (pen.), 83'
Khayloyev Soccerball shade.svg73'
GafurovSoccerball shade.svg77', 89'		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
14 February 20253 Sarazm 0–10 Istiklol Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) Report Soccerball shade.svg6'
Soccerball shade.svg24'
Soccerball shade.svg34'
Soccerball shade.svg36'
Soccerball shade.svg38'
Soccerball shade.svg46'
Soccerball shade.svg59'
Soccerball shade.svg60'
Soccerball shade.svg75'
Soccerball shade.svg78'
Red card.svg 87'		Stadium: Pamir Stadium

Knockout stage

18 February 2025Semi final Istiklol 2–0 Panjshir Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) Dzhalilov Soccerball shade.svg18', 75' Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Rustam Nurmatov
22 February 2025Final Istiklol 2–0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe Dushanbe
15:00 (UTC+5) Beganović Soccerball shade.svg20', 45+1' Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 1,400
Referee: Bakhtiyor Komilov

Competitions

Overview

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
Higher League 20252025Matchday 1000000+0!—
Tajikistan Cup 20252025Last 16000000+0!—
Tajik Super Cup 20252025Final000000+0!—
AFC Champions League Two 20252025Group Stage000000+0!—
Total000000+0!—

Last updated: 9 January 2025
Source: Competitions

Tajik Supercup

25 May 2025 Istiklol – Regar-TadAZ Hisar
(UTC+5)Stadium: Central Stadium

Higher League

Regular season

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
000000 0000000 000000 0

Last updated: 9 January 2025.
Source: See Results

Results by round
Round1
Ground
Result
Position
Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Notes:
  • 1 Matchdays 8 & 9 (vs Barkchi and Panjshir) were postponed due to the international call-ups.
    Results
    20251 Istiklol – Khujand
    (UTC+5)
    League table

    PosTeam
    		PldWDLGFGAGDPts
    3 Eskhata 00000000
    4 Istaravshan 00000000
    5 Istiklol 00000000
    6 Hosilot Farkhor 00000000
    7 Hulbuk 00000000
    Updated to match(es) played on 7 March 2025. Source: Soccerway
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.

    Tajikistan Cup

    2025–
    (UTC+5)
    2025–
    (UTC+5)

    AFC Champions League Two

    Group stage

    2025–
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    2025–
    (UTC+5)
    2025–
    (UTC+5)
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    2025–
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    Squad statistics

    References

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