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

Early life

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

Career

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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

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Sakhalbaev has been married. He has a son.[4]

References

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  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.