Tajikistan 2023 AFC Asian Cup Squad
Head Coach: 
Petar Šegrt
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of Birth/Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Rustam Yatimov | 13 July 1998 (age 25) | 36 | 0 |  Istiklol |
| 16 | GK | Daler Barotov | 29 January 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Istaravshan |
| 23 | GK | Mukhriddin Khasanov | 23 September 2002 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Istiklol |
| 2 | DF | Zoir Dzhuraboyev | 16 September 1998 (age 25) | 32 | 1 |  Neftchi Fergana |
| 3 | DF | Tabrezi Davlatmir | 6 June 1998 (age 25) | 28 | 0 | Istiklol |
| 4 | DF | Kholmurod Nazarov | 4 February 1994 (age 29) | 3 | 0 | Ravshan Kulob |
| 5 | DF | Manuchekhr Safarov | 31 May 2001 (age 22) | 30 | 0 | Neftchi Fergana |
| 6 | DF | Vakhdat Khanonov | 25 July 2000 (age 23) | 25 | 2 |  Persepolis |
| 12 | DF | Sodikjon Kurbonov | 19 January 2003 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | Istiklol |
| 19 | DF | Akhtam Nazarov | 29 September 1992 (age 31) | 76 | 5 | Istiklol |
| 24 | DF | Daler Imomnazarov | 31 May 1995 (age 28) | 4 | 0 | Eskhata Khujand |
| 7 | MF | Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain) | 1 November 1994 (age 29) | 45 | 9 |  CSKA 1948 |
| 10 | MF | Alisher Dzhalilov | 29 August 1993 (age 30) | 20 | 6 | Istiklol |
| 11 | MF | Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov | 15 October 1998 (age 25) | 48 | 3 | Buxoro |
| 13 | MF | Amadoni Kamolov | 16 January 2003 (age 30) | 2 | 2 | Istiklol |
| 14 | MF | Alisher Shukurov | 30 March 2002 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Kuktosh |
| 17 | MF | Ehson Panjshanbe | 12 May 1999 (age 24) | 45 | 6 | Istiklol |
| 18 | MF | Ruslan Khayloev | 29 October 2003 (age 20) | 2 | 0 |  Tyumen |
| 20 | MF | Alidzhoni Ayni | 6 August 2004 (age 19) | 10 | 0 | Istiklol |
| 21 | MF | Vaisiddin Safarov | 15 April 1996 (age 27) | 3 | 0 | CSKA Pamir Dushanbe |
| 8 | FW | Komron Tursunov | 24 April 1996 (age 27) | 28 | 6 |  Gokulam Kerala |
| 9 | FW | Rustam Soirov | 12 September 2002 (age 21) | 12 | 2 | Lokomotiv Tashkent |
| 15 | FW | Shervoni Mabatshoev | 4 December 2000 (age 23) | 17 | 3 | Istiklol |
| 22 | FW | Shahrom Samiev | 8 February 2001 (age 22) | 22 | 7 |  Milsami Orhei |
| 25 | FW | Nuriddin Khamrokulov | 25 October 1999 (age 24) | 12 | 1 | Regar-TadAZ Tursunzoda |
| 26 | FW | Muhammadali Azizboev | 4 January 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Khosilot Farkhor |
Most Capped Player: Akhtam Nazarov – 76
Top Goalscorer: Manuchekhr Dzhalilov – 20
Tajikistan 2023 Asian Cup Preview
Tajikistan go into the 2023 Asian Cup as huge outsiders at odds of 200/1 with football betting apps to win the tournament. This comes as no surprise, given the fact they are making their Asian Cup debut this year with their first appearance in the tournament in their history.
UK betting sites consequently don’t give Tajikistan much of a chance of even progressing from Group A. They are in a group with Lebanon, China and host nation and reigning Asian Cup winners Qatar.
The best online gambling sites have made it clear they don’t feel Tajikistan are any real threat at this year’s tournament. However, they are unbeaten in six international games, which includes five wins and one draw.
Although on paper they are a weak nation, they have a real togetherness and team bond which is priceless in big football tournaments like this. ‘The Crowns’ will be quietly confident of making the knockout stages on their Asian Cup debut.
Tajikistan Player To Watch
Tajikistan have a very young and inexperienced squad, making it difficult to pinpoint one player to watch. However, Shahrom Samiev is certainly one Tajikistan player to keep an eye on at the 2023 Asian Cup.
The 22-year-old plays his football for Moldova Super Liga side Milsami, who finished third in the league this year. Samiev is worth the most money of any player in the Tajikistan squad, and looks to be a real star for ‘The Crowns’ going forward.
He has played 22 games for his country, netting on seven occasions. He has scored on his last three appearances for his country, and looks to be the form player for Tajikistan heading into the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Certainly a player to keep an eye on.
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