DUSHANBE, 29.12.2020 (NIAT Khovar) – The 30-year-old captain of Istaravshan and midfielder of the national team of Tajikistan Ilhomjon Barotov was recognized as the best footballer in the outgoing year.

The award ceremony of the Football Federation of Tajikistan, where the winners of individual awards at the end of 2020 were announced, took place yesterday.

Following the 2020 season, the winners of junior and women’s leagues, futsal and veterans championships, youth, first and highest leagues, as well as winners in other nominations were awarded.

Due to the pandemic, the ceremony was broadcast on TV without the participation of guests.

Former Istiklol midfielder Ehsoni Panjshanbe, former Khujand player Fathullo Fathulloev, and Istaravshan captain Ilhomjon Barotov took the title of the best player of 2020. Following the result, Barotov, who became the top scorer of the Championship 2020, was recognized as the best in this nomination. Also, Barotov was named the best striker of the season.

Rustam Yatimov (Istiklol) was declared the best goalkeeper of the Championship 2020. The laurels of the best defender went to Firdavs Chakalov (Khujand). Alisher Jalilov (Istiklol) was named the best midfielder. Istiklol’s mentor Vitaliy Levchenko was recognized as the best coach. The best referee of 2020 was Sayodjon Zainiddinov (Dushanbe). The prize of the best legionnaire of the championship was received by the Ukrainian Alexey Larin (Istiklol).

All laureates of the 2020 season in Tajik football:

Peshsaf U-15 League (U-15)

Best Player — Haydarsho Khudoidodov (Sughd)
Top Scorer — Dilovar Azizov (Ravshan)
Best Coach — Faridun Rustamov (Ravshan)

Peshsaf U-17 League

Best Player — Abubakr Sulaimonov (republican school of higher sports skills-2)
Top Scorer — Daler Makhatov (Javoni, Jabbor Rasulov)
Best Coach — Safarali Rahmonov (republican school of higher sports skills-2)

U-18 League

Best Player — Karomatullo Boronov (Orzu-2026)
Top Scorer — Abdullo Sharipov (republican school of higher sports skills)
Best Coach — Rustam Kurbonov (Orzu-2026)

Women’s League

Best Goalkeeper — Sayora Saidova (Zeboniso)
Top Scorer — Laylo Halimova (Khatlon)
Best Player — Rafina Normuratova (Beshkent)
Best Coach — Zebo Gasimova (Zeboniso)

Professional Futsal League

Best Goalkeeper — Firuz Bekmurodov (Sipar)
Best Defender — Dilshod Salomov (Sipar)
Best Winger — Samandar Rizomov (Muhojir)
Best Universal Player — Vakhtang Kekelia (Soro Company)
Best Pivot — Nekruz Alimahmadov (Soro Company)
Best Player — Dilshod Salomov (Sipar)
Best Coach — Evgeniy Osintsev (Sipar)

Veterans Championship

Best Player — Nasim Davlatov (Ravshan)
Top Scorer — Shujoat Nematov (Ramis-Ispechak)
Best Coach — Orif Mahmudov (Hosilot)

First League Championship

Best Player — Avaz Kamchinov (Hulbuk)
Best Coach — Gayratali Mirahmedov (Ravshan)

Youth Squads of the Major League Teams Championship

Best Player — Parviz Aliyev (Khujand)
Best Coach — Ahliddin Turdiev (Lokomotiv Pamir)

Highest League Championship

Best Goalkeeper — Rustam Yatimov (Istiklol)
Best Defender — Firdavs Chakalov (Khujand)
Best Midfielder — Alisher Jalilov (Istiklol)
Best Forward — Ilhomjon Barotov (Istaravshan)
Best Legionnaire — Alexey Larin (Istiklol)
Best Coach — Vitaly Levchenko (Istiklol)
Best Referee — Sayodjon Zainiddinov (Dushanbe)
Year’s Best Player — Ilhomjon Barotov (Istaravshan)

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