Rustam Ashurmatov
Uzbekistan
Age
29
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Rustam Ashurmatov
Rustam Ashurmatov is in Uzbekistan's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, named at centre-back in Fabio Cannavaro's final squad. The Esteghlal defender is 29 at kick-off, valued at roughly €750k.
A former youth international, he brings an Esteghlal season of 22 appearances and a goal to the finals. Uzbekistan's group-stage route begins in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia, a first finals reached by finishing runner-up in AFC third-round Group A and securing qualification on 5 June 2025.
A former youth international, he brings an Esteghlal season of 22 appearances and a goal to the finals. Uzbekistan's group-stage route begins in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia, a first finals reached by finishing runner-up in AFC third-round Group A and securing qualification on 5 June 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Ashurmatov is a centre-back for Uzbekistan, a regular at the heart of the defence. He is right-footed, stands 1.86 m and has logged 1,928 club minutes across 22 Esteghlal appearances this season, going into the group stage in Fabio Cannavaro's squad at 29.
World Cup History
Rustam Ashurmatov is set for what would be his first senior World Cup, with no earlier senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 50 senior caps for Uzbekistan, built up before the country's first finals. Named in Fabio Cannavaro's 26, he is part of the group-stage squad.
National Team
Uzbekistan
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (14)
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Goal Rush Impact
Ashurmatov's part for Uzbekistan is at the back: a centre-back with 50 caps and one international goal, plus a goal at club level this season. On the Goal Rush card, within its £200m budget, Uzbekistan are a Tier 5 side at £4m.
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Ashurmatov at the 2026 World Cup
Ashurmatov is a confirmed Centre-Back in Fabio Cannavaro's 26-man Uzbekistan squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Uzbekistan side opening their Group K campaign in June.
Picking Uzbekistan in Goal Rush
Uzbekistan sit in Tier 5 on the Goal Rush card at £4m. Fabio Cannavaro's side open the group against Colombia.
Rustam Ashurmatov World Cup 2026 FAQs
Uzbekistan are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Ashurmatov is in Fabio Cannavaro's confirmed 26 as a centre-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Ashurmatov is a Centre-Back for Uzbekistan. He plays his club football for Esteghlal and is part of Fabio Cannavaro's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Uzbekistan's final 26.
No. The 2026 World Cup will be Ashurmatov's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, reaching the tournament for the first time after his place in Uzbekistan's 26-man squad was confirmed.
Ashurmatov plays his club football for Esteghlal. He is named among Uzbekistan's Centre-Backs in Fabio Cannavaro's final 26, with Uzbekistan opening their Group K campaign against Colombia in mid-June.
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