Erkin Tapalov, born on 3 September 1993 (age 32), is a Kazakhstan international who plays primarily at right-back for Kairat.
His 2026 campaign has included European qualifying football with Kairat, with two appearances in the Europa League qualifiers and four in the Champions League qualifiers. He has made six appearances in total for the club across all competitions.
Tapalov has also been involved with Kazakhstan, making two appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season. It is a straightforward profile: an experienced Kazakh full-back, active for club and country, with his current football centred on Kairat and the national team.
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Erkin Tapalov has four Champions League Qualifiers appearances
Erkin Tapalov has two Europa League Qualifiers appearances
Erkin Tapalov has two World Cup Qualifiers Europe appearances
Erkin Tapalov joined Kairat on a free transfer in January 2025
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