Ilyos Zeytullayev

Ilyos Zeytullayev

Uzbek footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 13.07.1982
Country: Uzbekistan
  1. Uzbek Footballer: A Journey from Youth to Coaching
  2. Juventus and Serie A Debut
  3. Italian Adventure: Reggina and Loans
  4. Lower Division Clubs and Serie C1
  5. Torino and Croatian Loan
  6. Coaching and Languages

Uzbek Footballer: A Journey from Youth to Coaching

Early Career and Youth Teams

Born as an Uzbek footballer, the athlete played as a midfielder and striker. He received his football training at ROZK in Tashkent and at the Spartak Academy Club in Moscow. In 2001, he joined the youth team of Juventus, an Italian football club.

Juventus and Serie A Debut

During the 2001-02 season, the footballer made two appearances in the Coppa Italia for Juventus' first team. Despite being included in the squad for official matches, he was unable to secure a permanent spot in the starting lineup.

Italian Adventure: Reggina and Loans

In 2005, he transferred to Reggina, another Italian Serie A club. However, he only played two matches for the team. Over the subsequent years, he was loaned out three times to Crotone, Genoa, and Vicenza in Serie B. Collectively, he participated in 31 matches and scored three goals for these clubs.

Lower Division Clubs and Serie C1

The athlete then spent seasons with Hellas Verona and Pescara in the Italian Serie C1, which was later renamed Lega Pro Prima Divisione. He played 52 matches for Virtus Lanciano from 2009-2013, scoring one goal.

Torino and Croatian Loan

In 2014, he joined Torino, a Serie A club. He was loaned out to Gorica in Croatia's second division the same year.

Coaching and Languages

The footballer obtained a UEFA B coaching license and has coached the youth team of Cupello since 2014. He is of Crimean Tatar origin and speaks Crimean Tatar, Uzbek, Russian, Italian, and English.