2026 FC Istiklol season

FC Istiklol
2026 season
PresidentShohruh Saidov
Head CoachVitaly Levchenko
StadiumRepublican Stadium
Higher League4th
Tajikistan CupPreseason
Super CupPreseason
AFC Challenge LeaguePreseason
Top goalscorerLeague: Luka Zgursky (1)
All: Luka Zgursky (1)

The FC Istiklol 2026 season is Istiklol's eighteenth Tajik League season, of which they are defending Tajik League Champions, and will also participated in the Tajik Cup, Tajik Supercup and AFC Challenge League.

Season events

On 14 January, Istiklol announced that they had extended their contract with Rustam Soirov until the end of the 2027 season, and that they had signed Alidzhon Karomatullozoda from Ravshan Kulob.[1][2]

On 15 January, Istiklol announced that they had extended their contract with Manuchekhr Safarov until the end of the 2026 season.[3]

On 20 January, Istiklol announced the signing of Dmytro Bilonoh from Vakhsh Bokhtar to a one-year contract.[4]

On 25 January, Istiklol announced that they had extended their contract with Amirbek Juraboev until the end of the 2026 season.[5]

On 29 January, Istiklol announced that they had decided not to extended their contract with Paul Komolafe and that he had become a free-agent.[6]

On 3 February, Istiklol announced the return of Vitaly Levchenko to the club as their new Head Coach on a contract until the end of 2026.[7]

On 4 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Daler Sharipov from Khujand to a one-year contract.[8]

On 8 February, Istiklol announced the signings of Frane Ikić, Josip Tomašević and Frane Čirjak, all on contracts until the end of the season.[9]

On 12 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Ivan Zotko from Uzgen, on a contract until the end of the season.[10]

On 13 February, Istiklol announced that they had mutually agreed with Kirill Suslov to terminate his contract.[11]

On 14 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Luka Zgursky from Atyrau, on a contract until the end of the season.[12]

On 18 February, Shakhtar Donetsk announced that Khusrav Toirov had joined Istiklol on loan until 30 November 2026.[13]

On 25 February, Istiklol announced the signing of Denis Kavlinov, who's last club was Zhetysu, on a contract until the end of the season.[14]

On 2 March, Manuchekhr Dzhalilov announced his retirement from football.[15]

On 4 March, Istiklol announced that Shahrom Sulaymonov had joined Khosilot Farkhor.[16]

On 5 March, Istiklol announced the signing of Alidzhoni Ayni from Samgurali Tskaltubo.[17]

Squad

As of match played 14 March 2026
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
22 Muzaffar Safaralii GK (2004-09-26) 26 September 2004 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2025[18] 2027[18] 0 0
78 Denis Kavlinov GK (1995-01-10) 10 January 1995 Zhetysu 2026[14] 2026[14] 2 0
99 Mukhriddin Khasanov GK (2002-09-23) 23 September 2002 Khujand 2021[19] 54 0
Olimdzhon Dzhuraev GK (2003-09-17) 17 September 2003 Youth team 2022 0 0
Defenders
3 Tabrez Islomov DF (1998-06-06) 6 June 1998 Narva Trans 2022[20] 183 3
5 Sodikjon Kurbonov DF (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 Dynamo Dushanbe 2023[21] 71 4
13 Ivan Zotko DF (1996-07-09) 9 July 1996 Uzgen 2026[10] 2026[10] 2 0
21 Romish Jalilov DF (1995-11-21) 21 November 1995 Khosilot Farkhor 2025[22] 152+ 20
23 Alidzhon Karomatullozoda DF (2002-05-05) 5 May 2002 Ravshan Kulob 2026[2] 46 2
26 Frane Ikić DF (1994-06-19) 19 June 1994 Bukhara 2026[9] 2026[9] 1 0
44 Mustafa Kasanbekov DF Youth team 2026 0 0
50 Josip Tomašević DF (1994-03-04) 4 March 1994 Bukhara 2026[9] 2026[9] 2 0
55 Manuchekhr Safarov DF (2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 Neftchi Fergana 2025[23] 2026[3] 48 7
66 Rustam Kamolov DF (2007-06-04) 4 June 2007 Youth Team 2022 18 1
Midfielders
6 Amirbek Juraboev MF (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 Kedah Darul Aman 2024[24] 2026[5] 190 18
10 Alisher Dzhalilov MF (1993-08-29) 29 August 1993 AGMK 2023[25] 170 70
11 Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov MF (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 Ravshan Kulob 2025[26] 166 26
14 Mekhrubon Odilzoda MF (2009-09-15) 15 September 2009 Academy 2025 4 0
17 Alidzhoni Ayni MF (2004-08-06) 6 August 2004 Samgurali Tskaltubo 2026[17] 23 1
25 Frane Čirjak MF (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 Bukhara 2026[9] 2026[9] 1 0
77 Khusrav Toirov MF (2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk 2026[13] 2026[13] 0 0
Forwards
7 Dmytro Bilonoh FW (1995-05-26) 26 May 1995 Vakhsh Bokhtar 2026[4] 2026[4] 2 0
8 Luka Zgursky FW (2005-12-05) 5 December 2005 Atyrau 2026[12] 2026[12] 2 1
9 Rustam Soirov FW (2002-09-12) 12 September 2002 Lokomotiv Tashkent 2024[27] 2027[1] 122 47
12 Mukhammad Nazriev FW (2008-10-23) 23 October 2008 Academy 2025 6 0
20 Daler Sharipov FW (2004-02-13) 13 February 2004 Persebaya Surabaya 2026[8] 2026[8] 2 0
80 Masrur Gafurov FW (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 Barkchi Hisor 2025[28] 2027[28] 20 2
Youth Team
Mustafo Khasanbekov DF (2009-01-29) 29 January 2009 Academy 2024 1 0
Husein Qurbanov DF Academy 2024 1 0
Akhmadzhon Shoev DF (2008-08-01) 1 August 2008 Academy 2024 1 0
Ramazon Bakhtaliev MF (2008-10-24) 24 October 2008 Academy 2024 1 0
Parviz Bobonazarov MF (2009-01-04) 4 January 2009 Academy 2024 1 0
Muboriz Miskinshoev MF (2008-02-23) 23 February 2008 Academy 2024 0 0
Muhammad Rajabov MF Academy 2024 1 0
Mukhammadzhon Tokhiri FW (2006-09-15) 15 September 2006 Barkchi 2024 0 0
Away on loan
Left during the season

Transfers

In

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
14 January 2026 DF Alidzhon Karomatullozoda Ravshan Kulob Undisclosed [2]
20 January 2026 MF Dmytro Bilonoh Vakhsh Bokhtar Undisclosed [4]
4 February 2026 FW Daler Sharipov Khujand Undisclosed [8]
8 February 2026 DF Frane Ikić Bukhara Undisclosed [9]
8 February 2026 DF Josip Tomašević Bukhara Undisclosed [9]
8 February 2026 MF Frane Čirjak Bukhara Undisclosed [9]
12 February 2026 DF Ivan Zotko Uzgen Undisclosed [10]
14 February 2026 FW Luka Zgursky Atyrau Undisclosed [12]
25 February 2026 GK Denis Kavlinov Zhetysu Undisclosed [14]
5 March 2026 MF Alidzhoni Ayni Samgurali Tskaltubo Undisclosed [17]

Loans in

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
18 February 2026 MF Khusrav Toirov Shakhtar Donetsk 30 November 2026 [13]

Out

Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
4 March 2026 MF Shahrom Sulaymonov Khosilot Farkhor Undisclosed [16]

Released

Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref
13 February 2026 DF Kirill Suslov Chernomorets Novorossiysk 19 February 2026 [11][29]
2 March 2026 FW Manuchekhr Dzhalilov Retirement 2 March 2026 [15]

Friendlies

20 January 2026 Istiklol 3–0 Khosilot Farkhor Dushanbe
(UTC+5) Sharipov 15'
Soirov 30', 80'		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
31 January 2026 Istiklol 2–2 Vakhsh Bokhtar Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Gafurov 11' (pen.)
Rakhimov 42'		 Report Ismoilov 9'
Nazarov 45+1'		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Sayyodjon Zainiddinov
7 February 2026 Istiklol 2–1 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
(UTC+5) Bilonoh 21'
Trialist 70'		 Report Pandzhiev 65' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
11 February 2026 Istiklol 2–0 Tajikistan U20 Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) Sharipov 52'
Trialist 78'		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
15 February 2026 Istiklol 2–0 Istaravshan Dushanbe
(UTC+5) Islomov 20'
Čirjak 80' (pen.)		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
19 February 2026 Istiklol 1–1 Ravshan Kulob Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Zgursky 24' Report Firsov 32' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
28 February 2026 Istiklol 1–1 Khosilot Farkhor Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Soirov 30' Report Irgashev 60' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov

Competitions

Overview

Competition Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Higher League Matchday 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 050.00
Tajikistan Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Tajik Super Cup Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
AFC Challenge League 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 050.00

Last updated: 14 March 2026
Source: Competitions

Tajik Supercup

2026 –
(UTC+5)

Higher League

Main article: 2026 Tajikistan Higher League

Regular season

Results summary
Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
2 1 1 0 1 0  +1 4 1 1 0 1 0  +1 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: 14 March 2026.
Source: See Results

Results by round
Round12
GroundHH
ResultDW
Position75
Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Results
7 March 2026 1 Istiklol 0–0 Sardor Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Tomašević
Zgursky
Zotko 		Report Sultanov
Payzov
Azimov 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Amirjon Khorkashev
14 March 2026 2 Istiklol 1–0 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
19:00 (UTC+5) Zgursky 7'
Čirjak
Tomašević 		Report Melikmurodov Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Rustam Nurmatov
5 April 2026 3 Istiklol – Ravshan Kulob Dushanbe
(UTC+5) Stadium: Pamir Stadium
League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
3 Sardor 2 1 1 0 3 0 +3 4 Qualification for the Silk Way Cup qualifying round
4 Khujand 2 1 1 0 2 0 +2 4
5 Istiklol 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 4
6 Barkchi Hisor 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1 3
7 Istaravshan 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2
Updated to match(es) played on 15 March 2026. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored away; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.


Tajikistan Cup

2026 –
(UTC+5)

AFC Challenge League

Main article: 2026–27 AFC Challenge League

Qualifying stage

2026 –
(UTC+5)

Squad statistics

As of match played 7 March 2026

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Challenge League
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
3 DF  TJK Tabrez Islomov 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 MF  TJK Amirbek Juraboev 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 FW  UKR Dmytro Bilonoh 2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 FW  RUS Luka Zgursky 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 FW  TJK Rustam Soirov 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 MF  TJK Alisher Dzhalilov 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 MF  TJK Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov 2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 DF  UKR Ivan Zotko 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 MF  TJK Alidzhoni Ayni 2 0 1+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 FW  TJK Daler Sharipov 2 0 1+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 DF  TJK Alidzhon Karomatullozoda 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 MF  CRO Frane Čirjak 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 DF  CRO Frane Ikić 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50 DF  CRO Josip Tomašević 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 DF  TJK Manuchekhr Safarov 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
78 GK  RUS Denis Kavlinov 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Youth team players:
Players away from Istiklol on loan:
Players who left Istiklol during the season:

Goal scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Challenge League Total
1 FW 8 Luka Zgursky 1 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 1 0 0 0 1

Clean sheets

Place Position Nation Number Name Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Challenge League Total
1 GK 78 Denis Kavlinov 2 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 2 0 0 0 2

Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Challenge League Total
8 FW Luka Zgursky 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
13 DF Ivan Zotko 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
25 MF Frane Čirjak 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
50 DF Josip Tomašević 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Players who left Istiklol during the season:
TOTALS 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

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