What position does Aleksandr Zarutskiy play?

Aleksandr Zarutskiy plays as a goalkeeper.

What team does Aleksandr Zarutskiy play for?

Aleksandr Zarutskiy plays for Kairat.

What is Aleksandr Zarutskiy's squad number?

Aleksandr Zarutskiy wears number 1.

Aleksandr Zarutskiy

Aleksandr Zarutskiy of Kairat was born in Vladikavkaz, Russia on 26 August 1993 (age 32).

Aleksandr Zarutskiy, born on 26 August 1993 (age 32), is a Kazakhstani goalkeeper for Kairat. At a commanding 6ft 3in (1.91m), he has the size expected of a penalty-box goalkeeper, which is hardly a minor detail in that position.

He has also represented Kazakhstan this season, making one appearance in European World Cup qualifying. His career profile is straightforward: a tall, experienced goalkeeper at Kairat, with recent senior international involvement.

📈 Key stats and insights

Aleksandr Zarutskiy is a 32-year-old goalkeeper at Kairat

Aleksandr Zarutskiy made one WC Qual. Europe appearance in 2026

Aleksandr Zarutskiy joined Kairat from Astana on a free transfer in January 2025

Aleksandr Zarutskiy moved from Kaisar to Astana on a free transfer in February 2021

Last updated 23 July 2026. Send feedback

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Goalkeeper
Primary Position

1.91m (6ft 3in)
Height: 1
Squad Number: 93kg (14st 9lb)
Weight: 26 August 1993 (age 32)
Date of Birth: Vladikavkaz
Birthplace: Russia 🇷🇺
Country of Birth: Kairat
Team: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
National Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: 7
Utilisation: 13%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Zarutskiy made one WC Qual. Europe appearance in 2026. As a 32-year-old goalkeeper at Kairat, the match sample is too narrow to make a strong judgement on his current role or importance.

💰 Transfers

Team: Kairat
10 January 2025
From: Astana
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Astana
21 February 2021
From: Kaisar
Type: Free Transfer

Zarutskiy’s two transfer moves were both free transfers: Kaisar to Astana in February 2021, then Astana to Kairat in January 2025. The pattern is one of cost-free moves rather than fee-backed recruitment.

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