Kairat, a football team established back in the year 1954, finds its home in Almaty Central Stadium, located in the far-flung corners of Kazakhstan. Their somewhat humble beginning belies the team's current market value, which clocks in at approximately £12m, according to Transfermarkt.
A modest playing squad of 13 lads, with an average age perching at 29, packs a significant punch when up against opposing teams. Their relative maturity adds an element of experience to the fore, which often makes the difference in the heat of the play.
During the current season, Kairat hasn't been skulking in the shadows. Instead, they've thrown their hat in the ring of no less than three noteworthy competitions: the Premier League, the Champions League Qualifiers (making it as far as the Play-Offs), and even the Champions League's own League Phase. It's clear that this group is not content to stand on the sidelines. Competition is their calling card.
