AFC updates club rankings. What place is Uzbekistan in?

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has published its updated ranking of continental clubs, with Uzbekistan ranked 10th.

In the updated standings, Uzbek clubs occupy 10th place with 46.6 points. Australia, which is ranked ninth, also has 46.6 points.

During the recently concluded international club season, Uzbekistan was represented by Nasaf of Qarshi and Andijan from the Fergana Valley. Both teams завершили their campaigns at the group stage.

Top 10 Asian countries in the ranking:

• Saudi Arabia – 122 points;
• Japan – 109 points;
• South Korea – 85.5 points;
• UAE – 74.2 points;
• Iran – 68.9 points;
• Qatar – 64.5 points;
• Thailand – 58.7 points;
• China – 49.4 points;
• Australia – 46.6 points;
• Uzbekistan – 46.6 points.

Among Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan leads the standings. Turkmenistan is ranked 19th (25.8 points), Tajikistan 23rd (21.6 points), and Kyrgyzstan 26th (19.3 points).

For reference, in the 2026–2027 season, Neftchi of Fergana will compete in the AFC Elite Champions League, while Pakhtakor of Tashkent will participate in the AFC Champions League Two tournament.