Nematjan Zakirov

Nematjan Zakirov (Russian: Нематжан Закиров; born 1 January 1962) is a former Kyrgyzstani international footballer.

Born in Kochkor-Ata, Zakirov began playing football with local side Alga Frunze in the Soviet leagues.

After 1.5 seasons with Pirin, Zakirov joined second division side Velbazhd Kyustendil.

[2] Zakirov made five appearances and scored one goal for Kyrgyzstan national football team from 1999 to 2000.

[5] Zakirov managed Kyrgyzstan League side FC Abdysh-Ata Kant, and its second division farm team FC Zhivoye Pivo before becoming the manager of Alga Bishkek in February 2013.