Full name Nematjan Zakirov 1982–1984 Alga Frunze Position Midfielder Years Team Height 1.83 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Kochkor-Ata, USSR Name Nematjan Zakirov | |
Date of birth (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962 (age 54) | ||
Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.
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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.
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.
International
Zakirov made five appearances and scored one goal for Kyrgyzstan national football team from 1999 to 2000.
Managerial
After he retired from playing, Zakirov became a football coach. He led Kyrgyzstan from 2003 to 2005, and again in 2007.
In 2013, Zakirov was the manager of Alga Bishkek.