Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev

Early career

At the age of 11, Nurbol was selected for a youth club, Namys (Almaty), which was created to find the most promising talents in the nation. His first coach was Talgat Nurmagambetov.

Club career

Nurbol started his senior career at FC Akzhayik and played for FC Zhetysu in next season. In 2000 Nurbol moved to FC Tobol, where he soon became the club captain. He scored 7 goals in European competitions. After being sent-off on 16 October 2016 in Tobol's 1–0 defeat to Akzhayik for foul and abusive language, Zhumaskaliyev received a seven-match ban. Zhumaskaliyev went on to leave Tobol in December 2016. On 30 June 2017, Zhumaskaliyev left Irtysh Pavlodar by mutual consent. On 27 December 2018, FC Tobol announced Zhumaskaliyev as their new Sporting Director.

International

At the age of 20, Nurbol earned his first cap on 16 October 2001 in a friendly against Estonia. He was dropped initially during the World Cup 2006 qualifiers, in favour of Ruslan Baltiev, but regained his place when Baltiev was injured. He was capped 58 times for the national team, scoring 7 goals.

Club

As of match played 16 October 2016

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 7 June 2016

International goals

As of 5 March 2014

Club

Tobol Kazakhstan Premier League (1): 2010 Kazakhstan Cup (1): 2007 UEFA Intertoto Cup (1): 2007

Personal

2003, 2005, 2010 Kazakhstan FF "Best Player of the year"