Kadyrgali Simbaev
position: central defender
citizenship: Russia
date of birth: 24.02.2003
height/weight: 198 cm/88 kg
strong foot: right
Young central defender from Russia (U-19). One of the tallest league players of his age. Good in air challenges and headers. Decent sliding tackle ability. Outstanding physics. Great potential to develop.
Where to play next: Europe
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Kadyrgali Simbaev is a player of Rubin Kazan academy U-19 team. He took part in 18 games of Russian Youth Football League scoring one goal this season.
He has a Russian citizenship, but could also be eligible for Kazakhstan national teams.
INTERCEPTIONS
Positions himself accurately to intercept the ball. Decent air interceptions as well. 9 interceptions and 9 pick-ups per 90 minutes.
AIR CHALLENGES
In 2020/2021: 4.2 air challenges per 90 minutes, 70% of air challenges won.
HEADERS
Good jumping abilities and air timing skill. The player is often used in attacking set pieces.
TACKLING
2.4 tackles per 90 minutes with an average of 65% duels won.
CONCLUSION
Kadyrgali Simbaev is progressing a lot recently. He will gain a lot from European academy football. He will be ready for professional football in 1-2 years.
He received some offers from Russian Premier League clubs and "Dinamo" Zagreb recently with "Spartak" Moscow ready to pay EUR1,000,000 for his transfer. However, we would like to bring him to Europe instead to give him a chance to develop within the academy with excellent football facilities and best teammates. His transfer value is expected to grow up to EUR30,000,000 in four years.