Abdukodir Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov emerged from Uzbekistan with a ferocity and composure that belies his young age. A commanding centre-back who reads the game with sharp intelligence, he earned his move to Manchester City through fearless defending and an ability to start attacks from deep. His jersey carries the hopes of a footballing nation hungry for global recognition, and Khusanov delivers with every crunching tackle and precise long ball.