Still only 22, the lightning quick defender enjoyed a stellar first full campaign at City, making 47 appearances.
He grew into his role at the heart of defence as the term went on, initially deputising for Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol before stepping into the limelight come the turn of the year.
It was a natural step up for him and his partnership with Marc Guéhi proved pivotal in our FA Cup and League Cup victories as well as securing yet another year of Champions League football.
Not only all that, but he also made history by helping Uzbekistan to their very first World Cup.
With a fleet of foot unmatched by any opponent, strength and enthusiasm in every duel and a developing game on the ball, Khusanov has become a real fan favourite at the Etihad.
And just 18 months into his City career, everyone connected with the Club is excited to follow his development from here.
In the meantime, reminisce on his 2025/26 performances above...
Watch our 2026 tour games on CITY+!
Subscribe to CITY+ now to see all three of City’s games during our 2026 pre-season tour of Asia.
We start in Hong Kong against Italian champions Inter on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off at 12:30 (UK).
After that, we go to Seoul to play a K League All-Stars side on Wednesday 5 August and then Atletico Madrid on Sunday 9 August.
All three will be available to watch on mancity.com and our official app for current CITY+ subscribers in supported locations*.
Available for £34.99 for an annual subscription or £4.99 per month, CITY+ gets you closer to the Club than ever before, with documentaries, live games and full-match replays throughout the season.
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