1. Overview
Javokhir Sidikov is an Uzbek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent in the Uzbekistan Super League and the Uzbekistan national football team. Born on December 8, 1996, in Tashkent, Sidikov has established himself as a prominent player in Uzbekistani football, notably winning the AFC U-23 Championship in 2018 with the Uzbekistan U-23 national team. His career includes spells at Pakhtakor Tashkent, FK Kokand 1912, and his current club, PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent. He has also represented Uzbekistan at various youth levels, including the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, before making his debut for the senior national team in 2018.
2. Early Life and Background
Javokhir Sidikov's early life was marked by his foundational development in football, beginning his journey within the youth systems of prominent Uzbekistani clubs.
2.1. Personal Information
Javokhir Alisher o'g'li Sidikov was born on December 8, 1996, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He is an Uzbek national and primarily plays as a midfielder, often in a central midfield role. Sidikov stands at 65 in (164 cm) tall and is right-footed. His full name in Uzbek Latin script is Javokhir Alisher o'g'li SidikovUzbek, and in Uzbek Cyrillic, it is Жавоҳир Алишер оглы СидиқовUzbek.
2.2. Youth Career
Sidikov began his footballing education in the youth system of Pakhtakor Tashkent, one of Uzbekistan's leading football clubs. His talent was recognized early, leading to his participation in various national youth teams. In 2013, he played for the Uzbekistan U-17 national team. Subsequently, he joined the Uzbekistan U-20 national team from 2014 to 2015. His youth career also included significant involvement with the Uzbekistan U-23 (Olympic) national team starting in 2017.
3. Club Career
Javokhir Sidikov's professional club career has seen him progress through several Uzbekistani clubs, making significant contributions at each stage.
3.1. Pakhtakor Tashkent
Sidikov is a product of the Pakhtakor Tashkent youth academy. He was promoted to the senior team, making his professional debut. During the 2015 and 2016 seasons, he played two matches for the main team of Pakhtakor.
3.2. Kokand 1912
In 2016, Sidikov made a permanent transfer to FK Kokand 1912. He quickly established himself as one of the main players for the club. Over his tenure from 2016 to 2020, Sidikov made 69 appearances for Kokand 1912, scoring 11 goals.
3.3. Loan Spell at Pakhtakor
During his time with FK Kokand 1912, Sidikov had a temporary return to his former club, Pakhtakor Tashkent, on a loan spell that lasted from 2019 to 2020. During this period, he played 21 matches and scored 4 goals for Pakhtakor.
3.4. PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent
In 2021, Javokhir Sidikov completed a permanent transfer to PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent. He currently plays for the club in the Uzbekistan Super League. As of July 1, 2021, he had made 11 appearances and scored 2 goals for Lokomotiv Tashkent.
4. International Career
Javokhir Sidikov has represented Uzbekistan at multiple levels of international football, from youth teams to the senior national squad, participating in major continental tournaments.
4.1. Youth National Teams
Sidikov's international career began with his participation in Uzbekistan's youth national teams. In 2013, he made 10 appearances for the Uzbekistan U-17 team, scoring 2 goals, and was part of the squad that competed in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. From 2014 to 2015, he played for the Uzbekistan U-20 team, making 6 appearances and scoring 1 goal, and he participated in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Beginning in 2017, Sidikov became a key player for the Uzbekistan U-23 (Olympic) national team. He made 21 appearances for the U-23 side, scoring 4 goals, and was instrumental in their victory at the AFC U-23 Championship 2018 in January 2018. He also represented the U-23 team at the 2018 Asian Games.
4.2. Senior National Team
Javokhir Sidikov made his debut for the Uzbekistan senior national team on March 27, 2018, starting in a friendly match against the Morocco national team, which Uzbekistan lost 2-0. He was selected to represent Uzbekistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. During the tournament, he played 4 matches. On January 13, 2019, he scored his first international goal for the senior team in a match against the Turkmenistan national team, contributing to Uzbekistan's 4-0 victory.


5. Career Statistics
This section provides an overview of Javokhir Sidikov's performance statistics throughout his club and international career, detailing his appearances and goals.
5.1. Club Statistics
| Club | Period | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 2015-2016 | 2 | 0 |
| FK Kokand 1912 | 2016-2020 | 69 | 11 |
| → Pakhtakor Tashkent (loan) | 2019-2020 | 21 | 4 |
| PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent | 2021- | 11 | 2 |
Statistics updated as of July 1, 2021.
5.2. International Statistics
| Team | Period | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan U-17 | 2013 | 10 | 2 |
| Uzbekistan U-20 | 2014-2015 | 6 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan U-23 | 2017-2018 | 21 | 4 |
| Uzbekistan senior | 2016- | 14 | 1 |
Statistics updated as of June 28, 2021.
5.2.1. International Goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 January 2019 | Rashid Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Turkmenistan | 1-0 | 4-0 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
6. Honours
Javokhir Sidikov has accumulated several team honors throughout his club and international career.
6.1. Club Honours
Pakhtakor Tashkent
- Uzbekistan Super League (3): 2015, 2019, 2020
- Uzbek Cup (2): 2019, 2020
- Uzbekistan League Cup (1): 2019
6.2. International Honours
Uzbekistan U-23
- AFC U-23 Championship: 2018