Ilzat Akhmetov

He made his professional debut in the Russian Professional Football League for FC Rubin-2 Kazan on 18 July 2014 in a game against FC Syzran-2003 Syzran. He made his debut for the main FC Rubin Kazan squad on 24 September 2014 in a Russian Cup game against FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok. He made his Russian Premier League debut for Rubin Kazan on 20 October 2014 in a game against FC Mordovia Saransk. On 15 June 2018, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg announced that Akhmetov would join them for a try-out during the first pre-season camp. On 26 July 2018, CSKA Moscow announced the signing of Akhmetov on a four-year contract. Akhmetov left CSKA as a free agent in June 2022. On 7 July 2022, Krasnodar announced the signing of Akhmetov on a contract until 30 June 2024. On 9 January 2024, Akhmetov signed a contract with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg until the end of 2025–26 season, with an option for the 2026–27 season. On 6 August 2025, Akhmetov was loaned by Krylia Sovetov Samara. On 1 May 2026, Akhmetov lost consciousness during a game against Spartak Moscow after colliding with a defender, he was hospitalized and suffered a concussion. Akhmetov became a free agent as his Zenit contract expired in June 2026 and was not extended. On 10 September 2026, he returned to Krylia Sovetov Samara on a one-season contract.

Club

As of match played 1 May 2026

International

As of match played 23 March 2023

Born in Kyrgyzstan to Uyghur parents, Akhmetov moved to Russia at 11.

CSKA Moscow Russian Super Cup: 2018 Zenit Saint Petersburg Russian Premier League: 2023–24 Russian Cup: 2023–24