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Biography
Sherzod Karimov (Uzbek: Шерзод Каримов, born 26 January 1989) is an Uzbekistan footballer currently playing for Pakhtakor as a Midfielder.
Career
Karimov has played for Shaykhontohur Toshkent, Qizilqum Zarafshon, and currently Pakhtakor. Karimov scored an important goal for Pakhtakor in the opening 2011 Asian Champions League group game against Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia. The game finished 2-2.
He moved to Chinese Super League side Qingdao Jonoon on a one-year loan deal on 28 February 2013. However, he failed to establish himself within the team and played 6 league matches (146 minutes in total, all coming on as a substitute) for Qingdao. On 22 May 2013, he scored a goal in the third round of 2013 Chinese FA Cup which Qingdao Jonoon beat second tier club Harbin Yiteng 5-2. He returned to Pakhtakor Tashkent in June 2013.
International career
Karimov has represented Uzbekistan at 4 different international levels, U-19, U-20, U-23 and senior team.
Honours
Club
- Pakhtakor
- Uzbek League (2): 2012, 2014
- Uzbek League runners-up: (2) 2009, 2010
- Uzbek Cup (2): 2009, 2011