Erkin Tapalov

Erkin Tapalov of Kairat was born in Oral, Kazakhstan on 3 September 1993 (age 33).

Erkin Tapalov, born on 3 September 1993 (age 33), is a Kazakhstan international right-back with Kairat. His profile is straightforward enough: an experienced domestic player, used on the right side of defence, with European qualifying football part of his recent club workload.

In 2026, Tapalov has made eight appearances for Kairat across all competitions, including two in Europa League qualifiers, four in Champions League qualifiers and two in the Conference League. He has also been involved with Kazakhstan, making two appearances in World Cup qualifiers in Europe and one in the Nations League.

Tapalov’s recent career is that of an established Kazakh professional balancing club commitments with international duty. There is no need to dress it up beyond that.

📈 Key stats and insights

Erkin Tapalov is 33 and plays as a right back for Kairat

Erkin Tapalov has four appearances in Champions League Qualifiers this season

Erkin Tapalov has two appearances in Europa League Qualifiers this season

Erkin Tapalov has two appearances in World Cup Qualifiers Europe this season

Erkin Tapalov moved to Kairat from Tobol on a free transfer in January 2025

Last updated 24 October 2026. Send feedback

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Right Back
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Erkin Tapalov

RB

1.81m (5ft 11in)
Height: 20
Squad Number: 79kg (12st 6lb)
Weight: 3 September 1993 (age 33)
Date of Birth: Oral
Birthplace: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Country of Birth: Kairat
Team: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
National Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 6
Utilisation: 25%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Kairat
Europa League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Kairat
Champions League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 2
Substitute: 2
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Nations League 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: 3
Utilisation: 25%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Kairat
Conference League 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 2
Reds: -

In the 2026-27 season Tapalov has made multiple appearances in international and European qualifying fixtures – World Cup Qualifiers Europe: two apps; Champions League Qualifiers: four apps; Europa League Qualifiers: two apps; Conference League: two apps; Nations League: one app, a pattern that indicates selection for cup and qualifying ties and a role concentrated on those fixtures.

💰 Transfers

Team: Kairat
1 January 2025
From: Tobol
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Tobol
4 January 2024
From: Kyzylzhar
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Kyzylzhar
1 January 2022
From: Akzhayik
Type: Signed

Team: Akzhayik
17 February 2021
Type: Undisclosed

Recent moves were completed in winter windows – a free transfer from Kyzylzhar to Tobol in January 2024 and a free transfer from Tobol to Kairat in January 2025; earlier transactions include the February 2021 move to Akzhayik for an undisclosed fee and the January 2022 transfer to Kyzylzhar with no fee specified.

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