Ruslan Sakhalbaev

Ruslan Kasymkhanovich Sakhalbaev (Russian: Руслан Сахалбаев; born 17 June 1984) is a Kazakhstani footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kairat.

Early life

Sakhalbaev was born in 1984 in Kazakhstan. He initially almost retired from professional football to play futsal.[1]

Career

Sakhalbaev started his career with Kazakhstani side Kairat. He helped the club win the 2003 Kazakhstan Cup.[2] He has held the record for the most appearances in the Kazakhstan Premier League.[3]

Personal life

Sakhalbaev is married and his wife Ainur and he have a son, Alan.[4]

References

1. "Руслан Сахалбаев: Пора создавать семью!". caravan.kz.
2. "Сахалбаев, Сапанов, Шурыгин и другие. Возрастные казахстанцы клубов КПЛ, которые так и не дебютировали за сборную". vesti.kz.
3. "Сахалбаев вошёл в ТОП-100 рекордсменов КПЛ". kazfootball.kz.
4. "Руслан Сахалбаев: «Мне на Новый год сделали подарок»". sports.kz.