Kazakhstan U-16 Squad Announced for the Development Cup
our teams will take part in the tournament: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Pakistan. Each team will play one match against each opponent.
Senior coach Ruslanzhan Raimbakiev has announced the squad for the training camp:
Goalkeepers: Abay Zamanbek, Mirdior Mirakhmatov (both – KFF Academy), Beksultan Bekmurza (Ontustik Academy);
Defenders: Daniyar Kasi, Argyn Zhumageldy, Mikhail Turishchev, Bakhtiyar Orazgaliyev, Nikita Lisokhmar (all – KFF Academy), Abylai Toktassyn (Shakhter), Amirhan Abuov (Astana);
Midfielders: Nurmukhamed Kambar, Radmir Khizmetov, Platon Shipitsin, Miras Salimov, Mansur Bolat, David Zarechny, Askhat Dutpayev (all – KFF Academy), Abdulla Bapishev (Magdeburg, Germany), Karim Mendikanov (Sant Cugat, Spain);
Forwards: Amirhan Maratov, Artem Shalygin, Sultan Daurenov, Bekasyl Kanat, Anuar Tolendy (all – KFF Academy).
Coaching staff: Ruslanzhan Raimbakiev – Head Coach, Yuri Markhel – Assistant Coach, Askhat Kussainov – Fitness Coach, Kazybek Mamilenov – Goalkeeping Coach, Ulan Kozhabergenov – Analyst, Abylai Ayazbay – Doctor, Sergey Burlutsky – Masseur, Abylaikhan Kurbanali – Manager.
Development Cup 2026 Match Schedule (local time):
April 25 (Saturday)
10:30 Russia U17 vs Azerbaijan U17
15:30 Kazakhstan U17 vs Pakistan U17
April 27 (Monday)
10:30 Russia U17 vs Pakistan U17
15:30 Azerbaijan U17 vs Kazakhstan U17
April 30 (Thursday)
10:30 Pakistan U17 vs Azerbaijan U17
15:30 Kazakhstan U17 vs Russia U17
