Manuchekhr Firdavsiyevich Safarov (Tajik: Манучеҳр Фирдавсиевич Сафаров, Russian: Манучехр Фирдавсиевич Сафаров), born 31 May 2001) is a Tajikistani professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Uzbekistan Super League club Istiklol.
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Club career
Khujand
On 12 July 2019, Safarov signed for FK Khujand on loan from Futsal club Sipar Khujand.
Lokomotiv Pamir
On 1 August 2020, Safarov left Khujand to sign for Lokomotiv-Pamir.
Istiklol
On 29 March 2021, Safarov signed for FC Istiklol.
Persepolis
On 7 November 2021, Safarov left Istiklol with Vahdat Hanonov to sign for Iranian club Persepolis, on a contract until 30 June 2024. On 17 January 2022, Safarov made his debut in a 3–0 away win against Zob Ahan Esfahan.
Lokomotiv Tashkent
On 20 July 2022, Lokomotiv Tashkent announced the signing of Safarov.
Neftchi Fergana
On 8 December 2023, Neftchi Fergana announced the signing of Safarov to a two-year contract following the expiration of his Lokomotiv Tashkent contract.
Istiklol return
On 10 July 2025, Istiklol announced the return of Safarov from Dinamo Samarqand. On 15 January 2026, Istiklol announced that they had extended their contract with Safarov until the end of the 2026 season.
International career
Safarov made his senior team debut on 10 September 2019 against Mongolia.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 7 March 2026
International
As of match played 14 October 2025
Statistics accurate as of match played 14 October 2025
International goals
Scores and results list Tajikistan's goal tally first.
Honours
Istiklol
Tajik Supercup: 2021
Persepolis
Iranian Super Cup runner-up: 2021
Tajikistan
King's Cup: 2022
Merdeka Tournament: 2023