Erkin Tapalov

Erkin Tapalov of Kairat was born in Oral, Kazakhstan on 3 September 1993 (age 32).

Erkin Tapalov is a Kazakhstan international right-back, born on 3 September 1993 (age 32). His current club football is with Kairat, where his 2026 campaign has been centred on European duty.

For Kairat in 2026, Tapalov has made two appearances in Champions League qualifying and eight in the Champions League proper, giving him 10 appearances across all competitions. He has also been involved with Kazakhstan, making two appearances in World Cup qualifying in Europe.

His profile is that of an experienced Kazakh defender operating at club and international level, with his recent football split between Kairat’s European programme and Kazakhstan duty.

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Erkin Tapalov made eight Champions League appearances for Kairat

Erkin Tapalov added two Champions League qualifying appearances

Erkin Tapalov recorded two WC Qual. Europe appearances

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

Erkin Tapalov's last two recorded transfers were free moves

Last updated 16 July 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 32)
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
Champions League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 1
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Kairat
Champions League 2025 - 2026
Games: 8
Starting: 7
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Tapalov's recent season was centred on continental work for Kairat, with two Champions League qualifying appearances followed by eight in the Champions League proper. For a 32-year-old right-back, that volume pointed to a defined role in higher-level fixtures, with his involvement strongest outside domestic league play.

💰 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

The transfer pattern was low-cost, with an undisclosed move to Akzhayik in 2021 followed by a switch to Kyzylzhar, then free transfers to Tobol in January 2024 and Kairat in January 2025. The last two deals suggested value-based recruitment inside Kazakhstan, with Kairat adding an experienced right-back without a fee.

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