Born in the auspicious year of 1993, on the 26th of August, Aleksandr Zarutskiy is a Russian native who has made a name for himself in the realm of football as a steadfast goalkeeper for Astana. With a towering height of 6ft 3in (1.92m) and weight of 13st 9lb (87kg), Zarutskiy leaves an imposing figure between the posts. As if to underscore his intimidating physicality on the pitch, he dons the number 55 jersey. His skills and durability have not gone unnoticed outside Astana; he has had the honour of representing the Kazakhstan national team.
In the course of the 2025 Premier League season, Zarutskiy played in 11 matches, displaying his proficiency and durability as a goalkeeper. His talents were given a broader audience as he took part in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 for Kazakhstan. It was a hallmark moment that saw him make his maiden start for his adopted home. The same season also marked his debut in the Conference League, setting the pitch ablaze with another start for Astana in the 2024 - 2025 season.
