At the start of the 2026 season, the total transfer value of the Kyrgyzstan national football team is 7 million 630 thousand euros, according to data presented by the Transfermarkt portal.
Compared to the previous year, when the team's valuation reached 8 million 25 thousand euros, there is a decrease of approximately 395 thousand euros. This reduction is not critical; however, it demonstrates changes in the composition and structure of the team.
Lack of a pronounced leader
One of the main features of the current squad is the absence of players with a valuation approaching 1 million euros. Last season, the highest-valued player was Gulzhigit Alykulov, whose worth reached 800 thousand euros, while the current squad lacks similar figures.At present, the most expensive player on the team remains forward Joel Kojo, valued at 600 thousand euros. Despite a decrease in his value compared to last year, he continues to be a key asset for the team.
Joel Kojo — forward of the Kyrgyzstan national team, born August 21, 1998, in Ghana, now a citizen of KR. He became known for his performances with "Alaï", where he won the title of top scorer in the championship in 2018, and later played for "Dordoi". Subsequently, Kojo also played for clubs in Uzbekistan and Iran.
Other forwards of the national team:
- Gulzhigit Alykulov ("Dinamo", Minsk) — 450 thousand euros;
- Atai Jumashov — 375 thousand euros;
- Key Merk ("Alga", Bishkek) — 250 thousand euros;
- Ernist Batyrkanov ("Dordoi", Bishkek) — 225 thousand euros;
- Nurbol Baktybekov ("Alga", Bishkek) — 200 thousand euros.
The attacking line has generally lost value, which is related to the absence of a player with a high individual valuation.
Midfield: the most valuable line
Midfielders still make up the main share of the team's total value. In 2026, their total valuation exceeds 3 million euros, making this line the most expensive and saturated.Erbol Atabaev — midfielder of the national team and "Muras United" (Jalal-Abad). He is 24 years old and has played for various clubs in Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Since 2022, he has been a player of the national team.
Midfielders of the KR national team:
- Erbol Atabaev — "Muras United" (Jalal-Abad) — 500 thousand euros;
- Kairat Jyrgalbek uulu — "Bars" (Karakol) — 400 thousand euros;
- Amir Japparov — "Muras United" (Jalal-Abad) — 400 thousand euros;
- Elidyar Zarypbekov — "Chernomorets" (Novorossiysk) — 350 thousand euros;
- Magomed Uzdenov — "Bars" (Karakol) — 250 thousand euros;
- Odiljon Abdurakhmanov — "Thanh Hoa" (Vietnam) — 250 thousand euros;
- Nurlan Sarykbaev — without a club — 200 thousand euros;
- Adil Kadyrzhanov — "Dordoi" (Bishkek) — 200 thousand euros;
- Azim Azarov — "Muras United" (Jalal-Abad) — 175 thousand euros;
- Arlen Beksulov — "Talant" (Besh-Kungey) — 175 thousand euros;
- Islam Yunusov — "Muras United" (Jalal-Abad) — 150 thousand euros.
In this line, there is no sharp decline in prices for individual players, indicating stability, although without clear growth potential.
Balanced defense
The defensive line of the national team is characterized by uniformity and the absence of noticeable price contrasts.The highest-valued defenders remain:
- Tamirlan Kozubaev ("Persita Tangerang") — 450 thousand euros;
- Valery Kichin ("Bars", Karakol) — 350 thousand euros.
Tamirlan Kozubaev — defender of the KR national team. He is 31 years old, plays as a central defender, and has been with the national team since 2015. Kozubaev is known for his performances with "Dordoi", as well as clubs in Lithuania, Malaysia, and Russia. Since 2025, he has been playing for "Persita Tangerang".
The current valuation of other defenders is 300 thousand euros:
- Alexander Mishchenko ("Dordoi", Bishkek);
- Ulanbek Suleimanov (FC "Uzgen").
Also in the squad are:
- Ermek Kenjebayev ("Alga", Bishkek) — 225 thousand euros;
- Esentbek Usun uulu (FC "Bishkek City") — 175 thousand euros.
The total value of the defenders reaches about 1.8 million euros, which is comparable to last year's figures.
Goalkeeper position: a clear leader
The goalkeeper line is highlighted by Erzhan Tokotaev, whose transfer value is 450 thousand euros.Erzhan Tokotaev — goalkeeper of the KR national team, born 25 years ago. He previously played for "Dordoi" and "Alga", as well as for teams in Kazakhstan and Turkey. In the 2025/2026 season, he represents the Uzbek club "Andijan" and has been part of the national team since 2021. He is about 1.89 meters tall.
Other goalkeepers on the team significantly lag behind him in market valuation:
- Artem Pryadkin (FC "Bishkek City") — 200 thousand euros;
- Ruslan Amirov ("Bars", Karakol) — 25 thousand euros.
Conclusion
The decrease in the total transfer value of the KR national team does not indicate regression.
Rather, it reflects a more balanced team composition that has lost players who previously significantly increased the overall value.
With 7.63 million euros, the team represents an experienced squad without "million-dollar stars," but with a stable core and clear leaders around whom the national team’s gameplay continues to be built.
