Mirjalol Kasymov
Encyclopedia
Mirjalol Kushakovich Qosimov (born 17 September 1970) is a former head coach
for the Uzbekistan national football team
. He is coach of FC Bunyodkor
and played for the national team as a midfielder
.
, which played and plays in Uzbek League
. He played a vital role in Mashal becoming runner-ups during 2005 Uzbek national football club championship, which was the club's best ever finish. 2005 he decided to finish his career. Kasimov previously starred for FC Pakhtakor Tashkent
and FC Alania Vladikavkaz in Russia
. With over 210 goals in his playing career he is member of Club 200 of Berador Abduraimov
.
in Canada, becoming one of the rising stars of tournament. One year later, 1988 Mirdjalol with USSR U-18 won European U-18 Football championship
title
In 1994 Uzbekistan won Asian Games
and he was selected to the best midfield player in Asia; in 1993, 1998, 2001 and 2004 he was named the best football player in Uzbekistan. Kasimov captained Uzbek national team for a long time in the 2000s. His last international match in national team was against the Bahrain national football team
in World Cup 2006 qualifiers in Tashkent
.
He played his final match in professional football on 2 June 2007 at MHSK Stadium
in Tashkent against a combined team of European and Asian stars. The match, brought together famous players such as Iranian Ali Daei
, his counterpart Alireza Mansurian, and ex-Qatar international Mubarak Mustapha, his former trainer from FC Alania Vladikavkaz, Valeri Gazzaev, russian footballers Viktor Onopko
and Andrei Karyaka
. It was the last match in his bright career that lasted more than 20 years and 67 appearances in the uniform of the national team and 31 goals.
, his last player station, where he retired as player. In 2006, he became co-trainer to Rauf Inileev of the Uzbekistan national and Uzbekistan Olympic football team
. In December 2007 Kasymov was appointed as coach of FC Bunyodkor
. He managed to bring his club to semi-final of AFC Champions League
in club's first appearance in this tournament which is considered to be best international performance in FC Bunyodkor's history actually. In July 2008 he became adviser-coach to Brazilian legend, Zico
at club side.
2009 he became coach of Uzbekistan national football team
for qualification stage of 2010 World cup. After Luiz Felipe Scolari
left Bunyodkor as club trainer in 2010, Mirjalol Kasymov was appointed as coach of the club again.
on 7 August 1996 won by Rangers with 3:1.
Statistics accurate as of match played 12 November 2004 in Russian Premier League
.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
for the Uzbekistan national football team
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
. He is coach of FC Bunyodkor
FC Bunyodkor
FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League...
and played for the national team as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
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Career
Kasimov finished his career in 2005 with FK Mash'al MubarekMash'al Mubarek
FK Mash'al Mubarek is an Uzbeki football club based in Mubarek, Uzbekistan.-Performance in AFC competitions:* AFC Champions League: 1 appearance-Current squad: -Transfers 2011:...
, which played and plays in Uzbek League
Uzbek League
The Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
. He played a vital role in Mashal becoming runner-ups during 2005 Uzbek national football club championship, which was the club's best ever finish. 2005 he decided to finish his career. Kasimov previously starred for FC Pakhtakor Tashkent
FC Pakhtakor Tashkent
FC Pakhtakor Tashkent is an Uzbek professional football club, based in the capital Tashkent. Pakhtakor means cotton-grower in English.Playing in the Uzbek League since 1992, the club has been the undisputed powerhouse in Uzbekistan since the fall of the Soviet Union, winning eight Uzbek League...
and FC Alania Vladikavkaz in Russia
Football in Russia
When the USSR broke down into 15 different countries, the once renowned sports structure collapsed as well. Football was one of the most popular sports in the Soviet Union. While the national teams and the clubs used to be linked to state institutions or mass organizations, in 1991 they became...
. With over 210 goals in his playing career he is member of Club 200 of Berador Abduraimov
Club 200 of Berador Abduraimov
In Uzbek football, the Club 200 of Berador Abduraimov is club of the best goalscorers with over 200 goals in the history of Uzbek football. The Club is named after the famous FC Pakhtakor player, Berador Abduraimov.-History:...
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International
In 1987, Kasimov got his first international experience as a member of the Soviet U-17 football team and won with national USSR team FIFA U-16 championship1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship
The FIFA U-16 World Championship 1987 was held in the cities of Toronto, Saint John, Montreal, and St. John's in Canada between 12 July and 25 July 1987...
in Canada, becoming one of the rising stars of tournament. One year later, 1988 Mirdjalol with USSR U-18 won European U-18 Football championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
title
In 1994 Uzbekistan won Asian Games
Football at the 1994 Asian Games
Football at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...
and he was selected to the best midfield player in Asia; in 1993, 1998, 2001 and 2004 he was named the best football player in Uzbekistan. Kasimov captained Uzbek national team for a long time in the 2000s. His last international match in national team was against the Bahrain national football team
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
in World Cup 2006 qualifiers in Tashkent
Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and of the Tashkent Province. The officially registered population of the city in 2008 was about 2.2 million. Unofficial sources estimate the actual population may be as much as 4.45 million.-Early Islamic History:...
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He played his final match in professional football on 2 June 2007 at MHSK Stadium
MHSK Stadium
The Markaziy Harbiy Sportklubi Army Stadium, commonly known as the MHSK Stadium is a multi-use stadium in the Chilanzar area of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Bunyodkor....
in Tashkent against a combined team of European and Asian stars. The match, brought together famous players such as Iranian Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
, his counterpart Alireza Mansurian, and ex-Qatar international Mubarak Mustapha, his former trainer from FC Alania Vladikavkaz, Valeri Gazzaev, russian footballers Viktor Onopko
Viktor Onopko
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko is an association football coach and a former defender and holds the record for most international appearances for the Russian national team...
and Andrei Karyaka
Andrei Karyaka
Andrei Konstantinovich Karyaka is a Ukrainian-born Russian association football midfielder who currently plays for FC Dynamo Moscow.He has previously played for FC Metalurh Zaporizhya and FC CSKA Kyiv in Ukraine, for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara and FC Saturn Moscow Oblast in Russia and SL Benfica in...
. It was the last match in his bright career that lasted more than 20 years and 67 appearances in the uniform of the national team and 31 goals.
Managing career
He started his trainer career as coach of FC Mash'al MubarekMash'al Mubarek
FK Mash'al Mubarek is an Uzbeki football club based in Mubarek, Uzbekistan.-Performance in AFC competitions:* AFC Champions League: 1 appearance-Current squad: -Transfers 2011:...
, his last player station, where he retired as player. In 2006, he became co-trainer to Rauf Inileev of the Uzbekistan national and Uzbekistan Olympic football team
Uzbekistan national under-23 football team
The Uzbekistan national U-23 football team represents Uzbekistan in international U-23 football competitions. It is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation.-U-22:...
. In December 2007 Kasymov was appointed as coach of FC Bunyodkor
FC Bunyodkor
FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League...
. He managed to bring his club to semi-final of AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
in club's first appearance in this tournament which is considered to be best international performance in FC Bunyodkor's history actually. In July 2008 he became adviser-coach to Brazilian legend, Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
at club side.
2009 he became coach of Uzbekistan national football team
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
for qualification stage of 2010 World cup. After Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari , ComIH , also known as Felipão in Brazil and Phil Scolari in the United Kingdom, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian football manager. He is currently the manager of Palmeiras. He served as the manager of the Portuguese national team from July 12, 2003 to June 30, 2008...
left Bunyodkor as club trainer in 2010, Mirjalol Kasymov was appointed as coach of the club again.
Club
- Russian Premier LeagueRussian Premier LeagueThe Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
champion: 1995 - Russian Premier LeagueRussian Premier LeagueThe Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
runner-up (2): 1992, 1996 - Uzbek LeagueUzbek LeagueThe Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
champion (3): 1998, 2002, 2003 - Uzbek LeagueUzbek LeagueThe Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
runner-up (2): 1993, 2005 - Uzbek CupUzbekistani Cup-Previous champions:All champions as Uzbek SSR in Soviet times:These are all the Uzbek champions since the country's independence in 1992.-Performance by club:-1992:-1993:-1994:-1995:-1996:-1997:-1998:-2000:-2001:-2002:-2003:...
winner (4): 1993, 1997, 2002, 2003
International
- FIFA U-17 World CupFIFA U-17 World CupThe FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
champion: 19871987 FIFA U-16 World ChampionshipThe FIFA U-16 World Championship 1987 was held in the cities of Toronto, Saint John, Montreal, and St. John's in Canada between 12 July and 25 July 1987... - UEFA U-18 Championship champion: 1988
- Asian GamesAsian GamesThe Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
champion: 1994Football at the 1994 Asian GamesFootball at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...
Individual
- Uzbekistan Player of the YearUzbekistan Footballer of the YearThe Uzbekistan Footballer of the Year is a yearly award organized by the Uzbekistan Football Federation given to the uzbek footballer who has been considered to have performed the best over Uzbek League season during the year.-Player of the Year Award Winners:-By player:-By club:-External links:*...
(4): 1993, 1998, 2001, 2004 - Uzbek League Topscorer: 1998 (22 goals)
Manager
- AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions LeagueThe AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
semi-final: 2008 - Uzbek LeagueUzbek LeagueThe Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
champion: 2010, 2011 - Uzbek CupUzbekistani Cup-Previous champions:All champions as Uzbek SSR in Soviet times:These are all the Uzbek champions since the country's independence in 1992.-Performance by club:-1992:-1993:-1994:-1995:-1996:-1997:-1998:-2000:-2001:-2002:-2003:...
winner: 20102010 Uzbekistan CupThe 2010 Uzbekistan Cup was the 18th season of the annual Uzbek football Cup competition. The competition started on March 20, 2010 and ended on August 18, 2010 with the final held at the Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium in Tashkent...
Player
Mirjalol Kasymov as FC Alania Vladikavkaz player performed 3 international appearances in UEFA tournaments. In the UEFA Cup season 1995-1996 Kasymov played twice in match against FC Liverpool won by albion team with 2:1 and scored an only goal of his team. In UEFA Champions League season 1996-1997 qualifying round he played in match against Rangers F.C.Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
on 7 August 1996 won by Rangers with 3:1.
| Club | Season | League Russian Premier League The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition... |
Cup | CL UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... and UEFA Cup |
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| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| FC Alania | 1992 | 25 | 3 | – | – | 25 | 3 | ||||||
| 1994 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 27 | 5 | ||||||
| 1995 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |25 | 11 | 11 | ||||
| 1996 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 6 | |||
| 1999 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 12 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 100 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 108 | 33 | 18 | |||
| Krylia Sovetov | 2000 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | 24 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| 2001 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | – | 24 | 2 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 45 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | |– | 48 | 7 | 9 | ||||
| FC Alania | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2004 Russian Premier League 2004 Lokomotiv won their second Premier League title, while Krylya Sovetov finished in the top three for the first time, winning bronze. Kuban were relegated after just one season in the Premier League. They were joined by Rotor who played at the top level since the beginning of the Russian league.- Top... |
16 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | – | 17 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| Total | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |– | 25 | 4 | 6 | ||||
| Career total | 169 | 39 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 181 | 44 | 33 | |||
Statistics accurate as of match played 12 November 2004 in Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
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