Ignatiy Nesterov


Ignatiy Mikhailovich Nesterov is an Uzbek football goalkeeper of Russian origin who plays for Lokomotiv Tashkent.
Apart from a short-term spell at Saudi Arabian club Ohod, Nesterov has spent his entire footballing career in Uzbekistan. The most-decorated Uzbek player at club level, he won ten Uzbekistan [Super League]s and ten Uzbek Cups. For the Uzbek national team, he has participated in five Asian Cups.

Club career

Early career

Before signing for Pakhtakor, Nesterov played for FK Samarqand-Dinamo.

Pakhtakor

He played for Pakhtakor from 2002 to 2009. By playing for Pakhtakor Nesterov he became the first-choice goalkeeper of the national team.

Bunyodkor

In July 2009 Nesterov moved to Bunyodkor, signing a 3.5 years contract with the club.

Lokomotiv

On 10 December 2013 the press service of Lokomotiv announced a contract signing with Nesterov. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was linked with Asian giants Persepolis of Iran in January 2016.

Honours

Pakhtakor
Bunyodkor
Lokomotiv
Uzbekistan U21
Nesterov is of Russian ancestry and a devout Orthodox Christian; he has multiple tattoos referring to his Christian faith. He is bilingual, speaking Russian and Uzbek.