Khikmat Khashimov

Khikmat Khashimov is an Uzbek footballer who played as a midfielder primarily for Metallurg Bekabad and also the Uzbekistan nation team. He is the father of footballer Abdukodir Khusanov who plays for the national team and Manchester City.

Club career

Khashimov's football career began at the club MHSK Tashkent. In 2001, he made his debut in the colors of Uzbekistan in the first division. Later that same year he went to Sogdiana. In 2003–2004 he played in Metallurg Bekabad and in the years 2005–2006 in Lokomotiv. In 2007, he moved to Nasaf Karshi, and in 2010 he returned to Metallurg Bekabad.

International career

Khashimov debuted for the national team of Uzbekistan in 2007. In the same year he was appointed by coach Rauf Inileev to the squad for the 2007 Asian Cup. He played in one game against Iran.