Khusanov was nominated for best young player of the year

Abdukodir Khusanov, a standout player for Uzbekistan's national team and the French club Lens, has been shortlisted as a candidate for the prestigious title of Best Young Player of the Year, as announced by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).

The 20-year-old defender joins a competitive lineup, contending alongside notable young talents like Lamin Yamal, Gavi, and Arda Guler. Husanov and 24 other promising players will compete for this honor, which celebrates rising stars in international football.

Here’s the full list of nominees:

- Lamin Yamal (Barcelona)
- Gavi (Barcelona)
- Warren Zaire Emery (PSG)
- Joao Neves (Benfica/PSG)
- Leni Yoro (Lille/Man Utd)
- Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd)
- Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern)
- Arda Guler (Real Madrid)
- Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
- Desire Doue (Rennes/PSG)
- Mathys Tel (Bayern)
- Rico Lewis (Manchester City)
- Samu Omorodion (Alavés/Porto)
- Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
- Romeo Lavia (Chelsea)
- Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)
- Endrick (Palmeiras/Real Madrid)
- Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)
- Savinho (Girona/Man City)
- Estevao (Palmeiras)
- Vitor Roque (Barcelona/Betis)
- Caleb Wiley (Atlanta/Strasbourg)
- Abdugadir Husanov (Lens)
- Bilal El Khannouss (Genk/Leicester)
- Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

This nomination follows an earlier recognition of Husanov as the top young defender in Europe’s top-five leagues. His impressive defensive performances and consistency have garnered widespread attention, positioning him among the world's most promising young football talents.