Server Djeparov Explained

Server Djeparov
Fullname:Server Reshatovich Djeparov
Birth Date:3 October 1982
Birth Place:Chirchiq, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
Height:1.72 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Uzbekistan U-17 (head coach)
Uzbekistan (assistant coach)
Youthyears1:1997–2000
Youthclubs1:Navbahor Namangan
Caps1:46
Goals1:7
Years1:2000–2001
Caps2:96
Goals2:64
Years2:2001–2007
Caps3:46
Goals3:38
Years3:2007–2010
Clubs4:FC Seoul (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Years4:2010
Caps5:15
Goals5:0
Years5:2011
Caps6:25
Goals6:4
Years6:2011–2013
Caps7:55
Goals7:13
Years7:2013–2014
Caps8:22
Goals8:6
Years8:2015
Caps9:23
Goals9:7
Years9:2016–2017
Caps10:27
Goals10:4
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs11:Sepahan (loan)
Caps11:10
Goals11:1
Years11:2017
Caps12:5
Goals12:1
Years12:2018
Caps13:9
Goals13:2
Years13:2019
Totalcaps:395
Totalgoals:148
Nationalyears1:2002–2017
Nationalteam1:Uzbekistan
Nationalcaps1:128
Nationalgoals1:25
Manageryears1:2020–
Managerclubs1:Uzbekistan U-17
Manageryears2:2020–
Managerclubs2:Uzbekistan (assistant coach)
Manageryears3:2022
Managerclubs3:Lokomotiv Tashkent

Server Reshatovich Djeparov (Crimean Tatar; Crimean Turkish: Server Reşat oğlu Ceparov; Uzbek: Server Reshatovich Jeparov, Uzbek Cyrillic: Сервер Решатович Жепаров, born 3 October 1982) is a former Uzbek professional football midfielder who is the assistant coach of the Uzbek national team. He has won the Asian Footballer of the Year award twice in 2008 and 2011.

Club career

Early career

He began his football career with Navbahor Namangan in 1997 at the age of 15.

Navbahor Namangan

He started his professional career with Navbahor Namangan in 2000, scoring 7 goals in 46 matches.

Pakhtakor

In 2002, he was transferred to Pakhtakor Tashkent, where he scored 34 goals in 96 matches. From 2002 to 2007 he won six Uzbek League championships and six Uzbek Cups.

Bunyodkor

In 2008, he was transferred to Bunyodkor. Djeparov scored 19 goals for the team in his first season, which made him the top goalscorer of the club and the 2008 Uzbek League. His team won its first ever Uzbek League title that year. For his instrumental role in Bunyodkor and the Uzbekistan national football team, he was awarded the Asian Footballer of the Year. As a part of an agreement with the Asian Football Confederation, Djeparov was offered to a month in trial with Premier League giants Chelsea.[1] However, Bunyodkor's matches in the Uzbek League championship and the Asian Champions League meant that he was unable to attend. Anyway, this season is often described as the best season of his career.

FC Seoul

In July 2010, Djeparov was loaned out to FC Seoul of the K League 1 until the end of season on his own request.[2] He scored his K League 1 debut goal in a 2–0 victory against Incheon United on October 2, 2010. He posted 1 goal and 7 assists in 16 matches in the K League 1 that season, playing an instrumental role in Seoul's first K League win in 10 years. On February 8, 2011, Seoul announced that they had made the move permanent for an undisclosed fee rumored to be about US$850,000, and signed a 3-year contract with Djeparov.

Al Shabab

After playing 15 games in Seoul, he was transferred to Al Shabab FC of the Saudi Premier League. The deal was announced at July 9, 2011.[3] He was unremarkable on the pitch, and was rumored to be unhappy with his limited playing opportunities and Saudi Arabia's weather.

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC

In February 2013 he made a move to Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma of the K League 1.[4]

In January 2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma was purchased from the Tongil Group by Seongnam City Government. Seongnam City Government made major changes to the club, which included renaming it Seongnam FC. As Ivan Vuković, the previous owner of the number 10 jersey, decided to change his number to 32, Djeparov decided to take his number.

Esteghlal

On 15 January 2017, Djeparov completed his move to Esteghlal.[5] He signed an internal one-and-a-half-year contract worth $500,000 including bonuses,[6] however his internal contract could not be registered with Esteghlal due to a FIFA imposed transfer ban.[7] Later he joined Sepahan on loan until the end of the season.[8] [9]

Sepahan (loan)

Djeparov made his debut for Sepahan in a 3–0 defeat against Machine Sazi on 9 February 2017.[10] On 5 March, he scored his first goal for Sepahan against city rivals Zob Ahan.[11] After his loan at Sepahan expired it was originally reported that Djeparov would not return to Esteghlal, however after negotiations between the player and the club, Djeparov announced he will return to Esteghlal.

Return to Esteghlal

On 28 June 2017, he made his debut for Esteghlal in the 1–0 defeat against Sanat Naft Abadan entering as a substitute for Hassan Beyt Saeed.[12] On 11 August, he scored his first goal for Esteghlal in the 1–0 win against Tractor Sazi, a screamer which was 30 yards away from the goal.[13] Uzbekistan Football Federation praised his goal on their official Instagram later.[14] [15] On 6 December, he scored his first brace for the club in a 3–0 victory against his previous club Sepahan.[16] His first goal at the Hazfi Cup wascame in a 3–0 win against Iranjavan on 20 December 2017.[17] He also played in the final of the competition, won 1–0 against Khooneh be Khooneh.[18]

On 31 December 2017, Djeparov was ranked the 20th best player of Asia by Football Tribe's website.[19] He was also named as the Persian Gulf Pro League's top assister of the year at the end of the season.[20]

On 26 July 2018 Esteghlal chairman Amirhossein Fathi announced that Djeparov will leave the club after the parties could not agree on the terms to renew his contract.[21]

FC Zhetysu

On 26 July 2018, Djeparov joined Kazakh side Zhetysu until the end of season.[22] He made his debut in the League on 16 September in an away match with FC Tobol and scored equalized with a penalty 2–2, he played 290 minute.

Metallurg Bekabad

Djeparov joined Metallurg Bekabad in January 2019.[23]

International career

Djeparov has made 128 appearances and scored 25 goals for the senior Uzbekistan national team since May 2002 until September 2017.[24] In 2011, he became the captain of the Uzbekistan and posted 2 goals and 2 assists in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, leading his side to its first ever semifinals in the cup.

Managerial career

Djeparov was named the head coach of Uzbekistan U-14 on 28 January 2020.[25] [26] Seven months later, he became the assistant coach of Uzbekistan.[27]

Personal life

Djeparov is of Crimean Tatar ethnicity and speaks fluent Russian, as well as comprehensible English, but only barely speaks Uzbek.

He has a son, Raul, who is part of the Bunyodkor Academy.[28] Raul was named after Real Madrid legend Raúl. A few years before, his daughter Veronika was born.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Navbahor Namangan2000Uzbek League152????152
2001267????267
Total419????41+9+
Pakhtakor2002Uzbek League267?????7
2003276?????6
20042111?????11
20052210?????10
20062918?????18
20072712????-12
Total15264????96+64+
Bunyodkor2008Uzbek League2319?1101?21
20091216?092?13
20101133170?4
Total46383+2263!74+38+
FC Seoul2010K-League16120181
20111501160221
Total311112060402
Al-Shabab2011–12Saudi Pro League1922 020232
2012–13620062
Total2542020294
Seongnam FC2013K League Classic31621337
201424740287
Total5513615914
Ulsan Hyundai FC2015K League Classic22610236
Lokomotiv Tashkent2016Uzbek League2372190348
Sepahan2016–17Persian Gulf Pro League10100101
Esteghlal2017–182745181406
Zhetysu2018Kazakhstan Premier League510051
Metallurg Bekabad2019Uzbekistan Super League9210102
Career Total1566413+4+5041+3+420+147+

Matches in Saudi Crown Prince Cup

Matches in King Cup of Champions

International goals

Scores and results list Uzbekistan's goals tally first.[29] [24]

Honours

Club

Pakhtakor
Bunyodkor
FC Seoul
Al Shabab
Seongnam FC
Lokomotiv
Esteghlal

Individual

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chelsea mise sur le Ballon d'Or ouzbek ! . 27 November 2008 . fr.
  2. Web site: (UzDaily.com) . Uzbekistan Daily . Djeparov moves to FC Seoul . en.
  3. Web site: Official: Former AFC Player of the Year Server Djeparov leaves FC Seoul to join Al Shabab Goal.com . en.
  4. Web site: ko:'명불허전' 제파로프, 성남 합류 이틀만에 적응. joynews.inews24.com. http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_serial=725462&g_menu=702210. ko . 2013-02-21.
  5. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/کاربران/مطلب/625039/سرور-جپاروف-به-استقلال-پیوست. fa:جپاروف، رسما استقلالی شد. Djeparov is officially an Esteghlal player. Tarafdari. fa. 15 January 2017. 7 October 2017.
  6. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/625005/مبلغ-قرارداد-جپاروف؛-500-هزار-دلار-برای-یک-فصل-و-نیم. fa:مبلغ قرارداد جپاروف؛ 500 هزار دلار برای یک فصل و نیم. Tarafdari. fa . 15 January 2017 .
  7. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/630113/به-دلیل-بدهی-های-استقلال؛-کارت-بازی-آندو-و-جپاروف-همچنان-صادر-نشده-است. fa:ه دلیل بدهی های استقلال؛ کارت بازی آندو و جپاروف همچنان صادر نشده است. Tarafdari. fa . 23 January 2017 .
  8. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/636930/فوری-سرور-جپاروف-به-سپاهان-پیوست. fa:فوری: سرور جپاروف به سپاهان پیوست. Breaking: Djeparov joined Sepahan. Tarafdari. fa . 2 February 2017 .
  9. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/636942/جپاروف-پایان-فصل-به-استقلال-بر-می%E2%80%8C-گردد. fa:جپاروف پایان فصل به استقلال بر می‌ گردد. Tarafdari. fa.
  10. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1394403. fa:سپاهان 0 - ماشین‌سازی 3؛ سیلی از انتهای جدول!. Sepahan 0 - Machine Sazi 0; slap from the bottom of table. fa.
  11. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/656179/سپاهان-2-1-ذوب-آهن؛-با-فتح-دربی،-ناکامی-های-ویسی-به-پایان-رسید. fa:سپاهان 2-1 ذوب آهن؛ با فتح دربی، ناکامی های ویسی به پایان رسید. Tarafdari. fa . 5 March 2017 .
  12. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1430184. fa:صنعت نفت 1 - استقلال 0؛ افتتاحیه تلخ برای آبی‌ها . Sanat Naft 1 – Esteghlal 0; Bad start for the blues. fa.
  13. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1453378/استقلال-1-تراکتور-0؛-همه-طلسم%E2%80%8Cها-با-هم-شکست. fa:استقلال 1 - تراکتور 0؛ همه طلسم‌ها با هم شکست. 11 August 2017. fa.
  14. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXriFXunlob/ Сервер Жепаровнинг ягона голи Теҳроннинг “Истиқлол” жамоасига “Тракторсози” устидан ғалабани таъминлади
  15. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1453517/گل-چپاروف؛-سوژه-اینستاگرام-فدراسیون-ازبکستان. fa:گل چپاروف؛ سوژه اینستاگرام فدراسیون ازبکستان . Djeparov's goal was the subject of Uzbekistan Football Federation's Instagram. fa.
  16. Web site: https://www.tarafdari.com/خبر/858892/استقلال-3-0-سپاهان؛-در-روز-سوپر-گل-ها،-طلسم-های-استقلال-شکسته-شد. fa:استقلال 3-0 سپاهان؛ در روز سوپر گل ها، طلسم های استقلال شکسته شد. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. fa.
  17. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1482155. fa:استقلال 3 - ایران‌جوان صفر؛ بزن بریم آسیا. 20 December 2017. 20 December 2017. fa.
  18. News: استقلال 1- خونه به خونه 0؛ هفتمین تاج‌گذاری. 3 May 2018. 2 August 2018. Varzesh3.
  19. News: Football Tribe Awards: Top 30 Players in Asia (20-11). 30 December 2017. 31 December 2017.
  20. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1540462. fa:بهترین پاسور سال ایران: سرور جپارف. 23 July 2018. 27 July 2018. fa.
  21. Web site: http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1541160/حضور-جپاروف-در-استقلال-منتفي-شد. fa:حضور جپاروف در استقلال منتفی شد. 26 July 2018. 29 July 2018. fa.
  22. News: Сервер Жепаров фаолиятини Қозоғистон чемпионатида давом эттиради. 2018-07-26. uz-UZ.
  23. Web site: ru:Легенда из КПЛ будет выступать в Узбекистане - Футбол . https://www.sports.kz/news/legenda-iz-kpl-budet-vyistupat-v-uzbekistane . ru.
  24. Web site: Server Djeparov - Century of International Appearances. RSSSF.
  25. Web site: Ўзбекистон U-14 терма жамоаси пойтахтимизда йиғин ўтказмоқда . futboll.tv . uz.
  26. Web site: Сервер Жепаров бошчилигидаги Ўзбекистон U-14 терма жамоаси йиғинни бошлади . CHAMPIONAT.asia . uz.
  27. Web site: Абрамов миллий жамоа мураббийлар штабига Сервер Жепаровни киритди . Tribuna.uz . uz.
  28. Web site: Сервер Жепаров Рауль билан фахрланади . uz.
  29. https://web.archive.org/web/20141111165810/http://uzfootball.uz/index.php?do=static&page=jeparov_s Server Djeparov Player info
  30. Web site: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 Technical Report . The-AFC.com . AFC . 10 December 2019.
  31. Web site: Fans' Best XI Announced! . The-AFC.com . AFC . 16 November 2018 . 10 December 2019.
  32. Web site: ACL Legends: Uzbekistan . the-AFC.