Kyrgyzstan national football team

National association football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Kyrgyzstan women's national football team.

KyrgyzstanNickname(s)| Ак шумкарлар
(The White Falcons)

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Association| Kyrgyz Football Union
Confederation| AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation| CAFA (Central Asia)
Head coach| Maksim Lisitsyn
Captain| Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu
Most caps| Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu (73)
Top scorer| Mirlan Murzayev (16)
Home stadium| Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
FIFA code| KGZ

First colours

Second colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  102  1 (18 July 2024)[1]
Highest| 75 (April-May 2018)
Lowest| 201 (March 2013)
First international
Uzbekistan 3–0 Kyrgyzstan
(Tashkent, Uzbekistan; 23 August 1992)[2]
Biggest win
Kyrgyzstan 7–0 Myanmar
(Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; 10 October 2019)
Myanmar 1–8 Kyrgyzstan
(Osaka, Japan; 11 June 2021)
Biggest defeat
Iran 7–0 Kyrgyzstan
(Damascus, Syria; 4 June 1997)
Asian Cup
Appearances| 3 (first in 2019)
Best result| Round of 16 (2019)
CAFA Nations Cup
Appearances| 1 (first in 2023)
Best result| Fourth place (2023)
WAFF Championship
Appearances| 1 (first in 2000)
Best result| Group stage (2000)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances| 3 (first in 2006)
Best result| Third place (2006)

The Kyrgyzstan national football team (Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Республикасынын улуттук курама командасы; Russian: Сборная Кыргызской Республики по футболу), officially recognised by FIFA and AFC as Kyrgyz Republic, represents Kyrgyzstan in international football and is controlled by the Kyrgyz Football Union, a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Central Asian Football Association.

## History

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### Early years

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Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyrgyz football players played for the USSR national football team. After Kyrgyzstan gained independence on August 31, 1991, the national team was created. Kyrgyzstan played its first match on August 23, 1992, in the Central Asian Cup [ru] against Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The match ended in a 3-0 victory for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan eventually finished in fourth place. The team was scheduled to play against Turkmenistan on July 16, 1992, but the match was cancelled due to the absence of the Turkmenistan team. In 1993, Kyrgyzstan participated in the 1993 ECO Cup in Iran, but failed to advance past the group stage.

In 1994, the Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan was admitted as a full member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA. The team participated in the Uzbekistan Independence Cup, finishing in last place. The team did not play any matches in 1995, and in 1996, they participated in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification, finishing in second place in their group and failing to advance. In 1997, Kyrgyzstan participated in 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, but was eliminated in the first round after finishing second in their group.

In 1999, Kyrgyzstan played in 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification, but finished in last place in their group. The team participated in the 2000 WAFF Championship, but again finished in last place. In 2001, Kyrgyzstan participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification, but was eliminated in the first round after finishing third in their group.

In 2002, the team did not play any matches, and in 2003, they participated in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification, finishing in second place in their group and failing to advance. That same year, they also participated in the first round of the qualifying tournament for the 2006 World Cup, advancing to the next round after defeating Pakistan in both matches. In 2004, Kyrgyzstan participated in the second stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, but finished in fourth place in their group.

### AFC Asian Cup debut

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Kyrgyzstan starting line-up against Philippines at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Group C match, gaining their first ever win in their history in the tournament

In the years since, Kyrgyzstan has seen some success, participating in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions of the AFC Challenge Cup, finishing in third place in 2010 and as runners-up in 2014 . During the third round of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification, Kyrgyzstan was grouped with India, Myanmar and Macau in which they got 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 lost seeing Kyrgyzstan qualified to their first-ever major tournament in the 2019 edition of the AFC Asian Cup.[4] In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Kyrgyzstan was drawn in Group C alongside China, Philippines and heavyweights South Korea. The team lost back to back to China and South Korea needing a desperate win against the Philippines in the last match to at least qualified to the knockout stage which Vitalij Lux scored a hat-trick gaining Kyrgyzstan their first ever win in their history of the tournament seeing them through to the Round of 16 facing United Arab Emirates. Throughout the match, UAE was leading at 2–1 where in the 90' minute stoppage time, Tursunali Rustamov scored a header from a corner kick to equalised the match at 2–2 sending it into extra time however their luck ran out as Ahmed Khalil scored a penalty seeing Kyrgyzstan out from the tournament. In the same year, Kyrgyzstan reached their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 75th.

In the 2023 Asian Cup qualification, Kyrgyzstan hosted all of the Group F matches being grouped with neighbours, Tajikistan and two Southeast Asia countries, Myanmar and Singapore. In the first match, the team bounced back from 1–0 down as Valery Kichin converted a penalty to level the score in the 77' minute in which Viktor Maier scored the winner in the 82' minute to secure the three points for Kyrgyzstan. In the next fixture, Viktor Maier scored a brace against Myanmar securing another three points for Kyrgyzstan before facing Tajikistan in a goalless draw in the final fixture seeing both team advancing to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan alongside Uzbekistan hosted the inaugural 2023 CAFA Nations Cup.

## Stadium

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Home matches are played at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, which has a capacity of 23,000.

## Results and fixtures

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Main articles: Kyrgyzstan national football team results (2020–present) and Kyrgyzstan national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2023

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Bahrain v  Kyrgyzstan 12 October Friendly|  Bahrain | 2–0|  Kyrgyzstan | Arad, Bahrain

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22:00 UTC+3 |

* Abdulwahab 59'
* Al-Hashash 85'

| Report |  | Stadium: Al Muharraq Stadium

Kyrgyzstan v  Philippines 15 October Friendly|  Kyrgyzstan | 0–1|  Philippines | Arad, Bahrain

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Malaysia v  Kyrgyzstan 16 November 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Malaysia | 4–3|  Kyrgyzstan | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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21:00 UTC+8 |

* Cools 7', 77'
* Brauzman 72' (o.g.)
* Faisal 90+3'

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* Zhyrgalbek uulu 42'
* Batyrkanov 44'
* Merk 57'

| Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Attendance: 17,142
Referee: Ammar Mahfoodh (Bahrain)

Kyrgyzstan v  Oman 21 November 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Kyrgyzstan | 1–0|  Oman | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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20:00 UTC+6 | Abdurakhmanov 49' | Report |  | Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Attendance: 19,000
Referee: Mooud Bonyadifard (Iran)

Kyrgyzstan v  Uzbekistan 25 December Friendly|  Kyrgyzstan | 1–4|  Uzbekistan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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* Duyshobekov

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* Fayzullaev 23'
* Amonov 53'
* Masharipov 55'
* Gaybullaev 80'

| Stadium: Al Maktoum Stadium
Attendance: 0

United Arab Emirates v  Kyrgyzstan 30 December Friendly|  United Arab Emirates | 1–0|  Kyrgyzstan | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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19:15 UTC+4 |

* Mabkhout 90+1' (pen.)

| Report |  | Stadium: Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Referee: Sami Ahmed (Saudi Arabia)

### 2024

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Syria v  Kyrgyzstan 5 January 2024 Friendly|  Syria | 1–1|  Kyrgyzstan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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20:30 UTC+6 |

* Kurdaghli 59'
* Hesar 71'

| Report | Akmatov 48' | Stadium: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium

Kyrgyzstan v  Vietnam 9 January Friendly|  Kyrgyzstan | 2–1|  Vietnam | Doha, Qatar

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19:00 UTC+6 |

* Kojo 31'
* Akmatov 75'

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* Trương Tiến Anh 63'

| Stadium: Al Egla Training Facility Field

Thailand v  Kyrgyzstan 16 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Thailand | 2–0|  Kyrgyzstan | Doha, Qatar

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20:30 UTC+6 |

* Supachai 26', 49'

| Report |  | Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 4,530
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Kyrgyzstan v  Saudi Arabia 21 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Kyrgyzstan | 0–2|  Saudi Arabia | Al Rayyan, Qatar

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23:30 UTC+6 |  | Report |

* Kanno 35'
* Al-Ghamdi 84'

| Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Attendance: 39,557
Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan)

Kyrgyzstan v  Oman 25 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Kyrgyzstan | 1–1|  Oman | Doha, Qatar

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21:00 UTC+6 |

* Kojo 80'

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* Al-Ghassani 8'

| Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 6,231
Referee: Ahmad Al-Ali (Kuwait)

Chinese Taipei v  Kyrgyzstan 21 March 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Chinese Taipei | 0–2|  Kyrgyzstan | Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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14:00 UTC+6 |  | Report | Kichin 54' (pen.)
Ka.Merk 80' | Stadium: Kaohsiung Nanzih Football Stadium
Attendance: 1,028
Referee: Yahya Al-Mulla (United Arab Emirates)

Kyrgyzstan v  Chinese Taipei 26 March 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Kyrgyzstan | 5–1|  Chinese Taipei | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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20:00 UTC+6 | Kojo 17', 38', 45'
Brauzman 79'
Ki. Merk 90+5' | Report | Wu Yen-shu 87' (pen.) | Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Attendance: 13,657
Referee: Ammar Mahfoodh (Bahrain)

Kyrgyzstan v  Malaysia 6 June 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Kyrgyzstan | 1–1|  Malaysia | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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21:00 UTC+6 |

* Alykulov 24'

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* Abdurakhmanov 38' (o.g.)

| Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Attendance: 14,135
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Oman v  Kyrgyzstan 11 June 2026 World Cup qualification 2R|  Oman | 1–1|  Kyrgyzstan | Muscat, Oman

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Kyrgyzstan v  MC Oran 30 August Friendly|  Kyrgyzstan | 0–0|  MC Oran | Izmit, Turkey

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Iran v  Kyrgyzstan 5 September 2026 World Cup qualification|  Iran | 1–0|  Kyrgyzstan | Fuladshahr, Iran

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19:30 UTC+3:30 |

* Taremi 34'

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Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

Kyrgyzstan v  Uzbekistan 10 September 2026 World Cup qualification|  Kyrgyzstan | 2–3|  Uzbekistan | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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20:00 UTC+6 |

* Kojo 15'
* Abdurakhmanov 35'

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* Shomurodov 17'
* Aliqulov 45'
* Urunov 72'

| Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Attendance: 13,282
Referee: Ahmed Al-Alili (Kuwait)

## Coaching staff

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As of 16 June 2024.[5]
Manager  |  Maxim Lisitsyn

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Assistant manager  |
Coach  |  Igor Kudrenko
Goalkeeping coach  |  Zakir Jalilov
Fitness coach  |
Executive director  |  Boltok Sagynbayev
Administrator  |  Azamat Alykulov
Medical  |  Nurbek Ismailov

### Coaching history

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Manager  | From  | To  | Record

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G | W | D | L | Win %
Meklis Koshaliyev | August 1992  | February 1996  | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 006.67
Yevgeniy Novikov | June 1997  | February 2001  | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 021.05
Nematjan Zakirov | March 2003  | March 2006  | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 033.33
Boris Podkorytov | March 2006  | December 2006  | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 050.00
Nematjan Zakirov | January 2007  | December 2008  | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 033.33
Anarbek Ormonbekov | January 2009  | May 2011  | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 023.08
Murat Jumakeev | May 2011  | September 2012  | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 000.00
Sergey Dvoryankov | September 2012  | May 2014  | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 050.00
Mirlan Eshenov (caretaker)  | May 2014  | October 2014  | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 000.00
Aleksandr Krestinin | October 2014  | 3 April 2023[6] | 61 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 044.26
Štefan Tarkovič | 24 April 2023[7] | 12 June 2024  | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 031.58
Maxim Lisitsyn | 13 June 2024  | present  | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 000.00
Total  | 125 | 36 | 18 | 71 | 028.80

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game against  Iran and  Uzbekistan on 5 and 10 September 2024, respectively.

Caps and goals correct as of 11 June 2024, after the match against  Oman.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Erzhan Tokotayev |  (2000-07-17) 17 July 2000 (age 24) | 27  | 0  |  Şanlıurfaspor
13  | 1GK | Sultan Chomoev |  (2003-01-20) 20 January 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant
16  | 1GK | Artem Pryadkin |  (2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek

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2  | 2DF | Valery Kichin (captain) |  (1992-10-12) 12 October 1992 (age 31) | 45  | 5  |  Lokomotiv Tashkent
3  | 2DF | Tamirlan Kozubaev |  (1994-07-01) 1 July 1994 (age 30) | 56  | 2  |  Eastern
18  | 2DF | Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu |  (1993-06-13) 13 June 1993 (age 31) | 73  | 4  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant
6  | 2DF | Khristiyan Brauzman |  (2003-08-15) 15 August 2003 (age 21) | 21  | 1  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant
14  | 2DF | Aleksandr Mishchenko |  (1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 (age 27) | 20  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek
4  | 2DF | Said Datsiev |  (2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek
15  | 2DF | Suyuntbek Mamyraliev |  (1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 (age 26) | 11  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek
20  | 2DF | Nurbol Baktybekov |  (2003-06-24) 24 June 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek
5  | 2DF | Arslan Bekberdinov |  (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 25) | 0  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek

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11  | 3MF | Kimi Merk |  (2004-07-06) 6 July 2004 (age 20) | 9  | 1  |  Pakhtakor
21  | 3MF | Kai Merk |  (1998-08-28) 28 August 1998 (age 26) | 15  | 2  |  Union Titus Pétange
22  | 3MF | Alimardon Shukurov |  (1999-09-28) 28 September 1999 (age 24) | 29  | 5  |  Torpedo-BelAZ
17  | 3MF | Eldiyar Zarypbekov |  (2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 (age 22) | 4  | 0  |  Chayka Peschanokopskoye
19  | 3MF | Ermek Kenzhebayev |  (2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 (age 21) | 2  | 0  |  Slavia Mozyr
12  | 3MF | Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov |  (1996-03-18) 18 March 1996 (age 28) | 41  | 2  |  Becamex Binh Duong
23  | 3MF | Erbol Atabaev |  (2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23) | 12  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant
8  | 3MF | Murolimzhon Akhmedov |  (1992-01-05) 5 January 1992 (age 32) | 20  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek

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10  | 4FW | Gulzhigit Alykulov |  (2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 (age 23) | 34  | 4  |  Neman Grodno
7  | 4FW | Joel Kojo |  (1998-08-21) 21 August 1998 (age 26) | 15  | 7  |  Dinamo Samarqand
9  | 4FW | Ernist Batyrkanov |  (1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 (age 26) | 33  | 3  |  Muras United
| 4FW | Nurdoolot Stalbekov |  (2001-09-13) 13 September 2001 (age 23) | 4  | 0  |  Alay

### Recent call ups

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Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Marsel Islamkulov |  (1994-04-18) 18 April 1994 (age 30) | 2  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
GK | Dastan Alybekov |  (1997-08-17) 17 August 1997 (age 27) | 0  | 0  |  Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
GK | Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov |  (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
GK | Kutman Kadyrbekov |  (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 27) | 6  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Oman, 21 November 2023
GK | Pavel Matyash |  (1987-07-11) 11 July 1987 (age 37) | 0  | 0  |  Muras United | v.  Kuwait, 11 September 2023

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DF | Magamed Uzdenov |  (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 (age 30) | 4  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
DF | Azim Azarov |  (1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 (age 27) | 5  | 1  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
DF | Amantur Shamurzaev |  (2000-01-25) 25 January 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
DF | Bektur Amangeldiev |  (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 25) | 0  | 0  |  Talant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
DF | Baktai Taalaibek uulu |  (1992-04-26) 26 April 1992 (age 32) | 0  | 0  |  Muras United | v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
DF | Ayzar Akmatov |  (1998-08-24) 24 August 1998 (age 26) | 26  | 3  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
DF | Bekzhan Sagynbayev |  (1994-09-11) 11 September 1994 (age 30) | 41  | 4  |  Dordoi Bishkek | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
DF | Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov |  (1995-06-03) 3 June 1995 (age 29) | 48  | 3  |  Muras United | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
DF | Akramzhon Umarov |  (1994-02-07) 7 February 1994 (age 30) | 3  | 0  |  Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

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MF | Atay Dzhumashev |  (1998-09-15) 15 September 1998 (age 25) | 6  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF | Nurlanbek Sarykbaev |  (2000-03-18) 18 March 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF | Adil Kadyrzhanov |  (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF | Amir Zhaparov |  (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 (age 30) | 3  | 0  |  Muras United | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF | Temirbolot Tapaev |  (2000-09-25) 25 September 2000 (age 23) | 2  | 0  |  Alga Bishkek | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF | Beknaz Almazbekov |  (2005-06-23) 23 June 2005 (age 19) | 10  | 0  |  Galatasaray II | v.  Oman, 11 June 2024
MF | Farkhat Musabekov |  (1994-01-03) 3 January 1994 (age 30) | 61  | 2  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
MF | Mirbek Akhmataliyev |  (1994-02-07) 7 February 1994 (age 30) | 8  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
MF | Tursunali Rustamov |  (1990-01-31) 31 January 1990 (age 34) | 32  | 6  |  Dordoi Bishkek | v.  Oman, 21 November 2023
MF | Eldar Moldozhunusov |  (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28) | 10  | 1  |  Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | v.  Malaysia, 16 November 2023
MF | Raul Dzhalilov |  (1994-07-20) 20 July 1994 (age 30) | 1  | 0  |  Alga Bishkek | v.  Malaysia, 16 November 2023
MF | Arlen Sharshenbekov |  (2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Abdysh-Ata Kant | v.  Malaysia, 16 November 2023

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FW | Maksat Alygulov |  (1998-04-25) 25 April 1998 (age 26) | 3  | 0  |  Muras United | v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
FW | Ryskeldi Artykbayev |  (2001-04-09) 9 April 2001 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek | v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
FW | Marlen Murzakhmatov  |  (2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Dordoi Bishkek | v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
FW | Nurislam Oruntaev  |  (2005-02-04) 4 February 2005 (age 19) | 0  | 0  |  Ilbirs Bishkek | v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
FW | Dastanbek Toktosunov |  (2002-09-02) 2 September 2002 (age 22) | 3  | 0  |  Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
FW | Mirlan Murzayev |  (1990-03-29) 29 March 1990 (age 34) | 60  | 16  |  Alga Bishkek | v.  Oman, 21 November 2023
FW | Viktor Maier |  (1990-05-16) 16 May 1990 (age 34) | 24  | 4  |  Vorwärts Nordhorn | v.  Oman, 21 November 2023

PRE Preliminary squad standby.

## Player records

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As of 11 June 2024.[8]
Players in bold are still active with Kyrgyzstan.

### Most appearances

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Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu is Kyrgyzstan's most capped player with 73 appearances. Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu | 73  | 4  | 2013–present
2  | Farhat Musabekov | 61  | 2  | 2015–present
3  | Mirlan Murzayev | 60  | 16  | 2009–present
4  | Tamirlan Kozubayev | 58  | 2  | 2015–present
5  | Vadim Kharchenko | 53  | 3  | 2003–2015
6  | Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov | 48  | 3  | 2015–present
7  | Valery Kichin | 47  | 5  | 2011–present
8  | Pavel Matyash | 46  | 0  | 2009–2021
9  | Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov | 43  | 2  | 2016–present
10  | Ruslan Sydykov | 42  | 1  | 1997–2013

### Top goalscorers

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Mirlan Murzayev is Kyrgyzstan's top scorer with 16 goals. Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Average  | Period

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1  | Mirlan Murzayev | 16  | 60  | 0.27  | 2009–present
2  | Anton Zemlianukhin | 13  | 33  | 0.39  | 2007–2023
3  | Vitalij Lux | 8  | 32  | 0.25  | 2015–2019
4  | Joel Kojo | 7  | 17  | 0.41  | 2023–present
5  | Tursunali Rustamov | 6  | 32  | 0.19  | 2012–present
6  | Alimardon Shukurov | 5  | 31  | 0.16  | 2017–present
Gulzhigit Alykulov | 5  | 36  | 0.14  | 2019–present
Edgar Bernhardt | 5  | 41  | 0.12  | 2014–2021
Valery Kichin | 5  | 47  | 0.11  | 2011–present
9  | Viktor Maier | 4  | 24  | 0.17  | 2015–present
Akhlidin Israilov | 4  | 34  | 0.12  | 2013–present
Azamat Baymatov | 4  | 36  | 0.11  | 2010–2019
Bekzhan Sagynbaev | 4  | 41  | 0.1  | 2018–present
Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu | 4  | 73  | 0.05  | 2013–present

## Competitive record

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Result  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to  1990 | Part of  Soviet Union | Part of  Soviet Union
1994 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1998 | Did not qualify | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11
2002 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9
2006 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12
2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2
2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7
2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8
2022 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 12
2026 | To be determined | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11
2030 | To be determined
2034
Total | – | 0/7 | – | – | – | – | – | –  | 47 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 72 | 72

### AFC Asian Cup

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Main article: Kyrgyzstan at the AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Result  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1956 to  1988 | Part of  Soviet Union | Part of  Soviet Union
1992 | Not an AFC member | Not an AFC member
1996 | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7
2000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11
2004 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2
2007 | Did not enter | Did not enter
2011 | Did not qualify | 2008 & 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
2015 | 2012 & 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019 | Round of 16 | 15th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7  | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 17
2023 | Group stage | 20th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5  | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 13
2027 | Qualified | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7
Total | 3/9 | 15th | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 |  | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 81 | 57

### AFC Challenge Cup

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| AFC Challenge Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Result  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
2006 | Third place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Invited
2008 | Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2
2010 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6  | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2
2012 | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6
2014 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3  | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0
Total | 3/5 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 12  | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10

### CAFA Nations Cup

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CAFA Nations Cup record

Year  | Result  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
2023 | Fourth place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6
Total | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6

### West Asian Championship

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West Asian Championship record

Year  | Result  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
2000 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8
Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8

### ELF Cup

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In 2006, Kyrgyzstan took part in the inaugural ELF Cup in Northern Cyprus. This competition was originally intended to be for teams that were not members of FIFA; however, the organisers extended invitations to both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, who were both represented by their national futsal teams.

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2006 | Semi-finals |  | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8

*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

## Head-to-head record

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As of 10 September 2024.[9]
Opponents  | Played  | Won  | Drawn*  | Lost  | GF  | GA  | GD  | % Won

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Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 20
Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0
Azerbaijan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0
Bahrain | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 0
Bangladesh | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 100
Belarus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0
Cambodia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 100
China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0
Chinese Taipei | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 100
Estonia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0
India | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 20
Indonesia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 50
Iran | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 22 | -20 | 0
Iraq | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0
Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0
Jordan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50
Kazakhstan | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0
Kuwait | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 20
Lebanon | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0
Macau | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 100
Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 33.33
Maldives | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 50
Moldova | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0
Mongolia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50
Myanmar | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 5 | +21 | 71.43
Nepal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 50
North Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0
Oman | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 16.67
Pakistan | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 75
Palestine | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 33.33
Philippines | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 25
Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0
Russia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0
Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0
Singapore | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 75
South Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0
Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 100
Syria | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 42.86
Tajikistan | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 21.43
Thailand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0
Turkmenistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 33.33
United Arab Emirates | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0
Uzbekistan | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 38 | -31 | 0
Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100
Yemen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50
Total | 152 | 46 | 23 | 83 | 171 | 265 | -94 | 30.26

## Honours

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Continental

* AFC Challenge Cup
* Third place (1): 2006

Exhibition

* Aceh World Solidarity Cup
* Champions (1): 2017

## References

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1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
2. ^ Hyung-Jin, Yoon (30 April 2006). "Kyrgyzstan International Matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
3. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
4. ^ www.fifa.com https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/how-kyrgyz-republic-cracked-the-consistency-code. Retrieved 20 April 2024. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
5. ^ Национальная сборная (in Russian). Football Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. 6 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
6. ^ "ЧОҢ РАХМАТ, АЛЕКСАНДР СЕРГЕЕВИЧ!". twitter.com/kfu_kg (in Russian). Kyrgyz Football Union Twitter. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
7. ^ "ШТЕФАН ТАРКОВИЧ - НОВЫЙ ГЛАВНЫЙ ТРЕНЕР НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ СБОРНОЙ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА". twitter.com/kfu_kg (in Russian). Kyrgyz Football Union Twitter. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
8. ^ "Kyrgyzstan". National Football Teams.
9. ^ "Kyrgyzstan National Team Team's statistics (1992–2011)". ffkr.kg. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.

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