Rustam Boborakhimovich Yatimov (Tajik: Рустам Боборахимович Ятимов, Russian: Рустам Боборахимович Ятимов; born 13 July 1998) is a professional football player who plays for Russian club Rostov. Born in Russia, he plays for the Tajikistan national team.
Early life
Yatimov was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia to a Tajik father and a Russian mother.
Career
Club
On 26 February 2016, Nizhny Novgorod registered Yatimov to senior squad for the remainder of the 2015–16 season.
On 24 February 2017, FC Istiklol announced the signing of Yatimov on a five-year contract. On 5 July 2017, Yatimov was released by Istiklol by mutual consent citing his desire to return to a team in Russia. On 23 July 2018, Yatimov returned to Istiklol, signing a contract until the end of 2020. In FC Istiklol, Rustam Yatimov played 92 official matches, of which 39 were clean sheets. He is a six-time champion of Tajikistan, as well as a four-time winner of the Tajikistan Cup and Tajikistan Super Cup.
On 16 June 2024, Russian Premier League club Rostov announce the singing of Yatimov from Istiklol for a fee in excess of $250,000.
International
Yatimov made his international debut for Tajikistan on 7 June 2019, in a 1–1 draw against Afghanistan.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 12 April 2025
International
Statistics accurate as of match played 19 November 2024
Honors
Istiklol
- Tajikistan Higher League: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Tajikistan Cup: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Tajik Supercup: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Tajikistan
- King's Cup: 2022
Individual
- Tajikistan Higher League Best Goalkepper: 2023
References
Links
- Rustam Yatimov at FC Rostov
- Rustam Yatimov at Global Sports Archive
