Kazakhstan Premier League has always been a breeding ground for talent, and the 2025 season is no exception. With rising stars making their mark, we have identified the top three players who have been standout performers.
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3 Best Players in Kazakhstan Premier League
Karlo Bartolec (‘95) (RB) – Astana
Karlo Bartolec’s CompaAI Passing report:
Bartolec leads all RBs with 8 passes to the final third and 5.92 successful passes to the final third per match, outperforming the next closest players (Erkin Tapalov at 7.43 and Matija Rom at 4.85 respectively). This suggests a fullback heavily involved in advancing possession rather than circulating laterally. Tactically, this profile fits a team that builds through the right side and asks the RB to consistently break lines with forward distribution. With 19.5 forward passes and 14.71 successful forward passes per match, Bartolec is the most aggressive RB in forward distribution in the league. Compared to the next-best values (17.64 and 13.85), this gap indicates a clear stylistic role as a progression-first fullback. This can be valuable in systems aiming to pin opponents deep or accelerate tempo from the back line. Bartolec also ranks first in progressive passes (11.67) and successful progressive passes (8.92) per match. This combination of volume and efficiency points to reliable execution when advancing the ball into more dangerous zones. From a tactical standpoint, he can be used as a key outlet during buildup phases, especially against compact mid-blocks. Bartolec delivers 4.17 crosses with 2.21 successful crosses per match, alongside a strong 53% crossing accuracy, all ranking second in his position. While not the league leader, the balance between volume and efficiency suggests dependable wide delivery rather than high-risk crossing. This can complement teams with box presence rather than relying on low-probability service.
Karlo Bartolec’s seasonal passing profile is defined by league-leading progression, forward volume, and final-third involvement among RBs. His strongest parameters sit firmly at 1st place rankings, particularly in progressive and forward passing actions. While efficiency in high-risk passes and creative inventiveness is more limited, his overall profile aligns with a reliable, possession-oriented right back who can consistently move the team up the pitch and support sustained attacking phases.
Nazmi Gripshi (‘97) (AMF) – Astana
Nazmi Gripshi’s CompaAI Offensive report:
Gripshi ranks 1st out of 4 AMFs with 0.67 goals per match, clearly outperforming the next best player, Jorginho (0.33). This is supported by his 0.41 xG per match (1st), again ahead of Jorginho (0.30). The alignment between goals and xG suggests sustainable finishing rather than pure variance. Additionally, he leads in shots on target per match (1.25) and shots on target percentage (57.69%), reinforcing his profile as a high-efficiency finisher from advanced midfield zones. Tactically, this indicates he can be a primary scoring threat arriving late into the box or operating between the lines. Gripshi also ranks 1st in shots on target converted to goals (53.33%), slightly ahead of Ahmed El Messaoudi (50%). Combined with his 2.17 shots per match (2nd), this highlights strong shot selection rather than high-volume shooting. From a tactical perspective, this points toward a player who thrives in structured attacking phases where he receives the ball in favorable shooting positions rather than forcing attempts. Gripshi leads all AMFs in progressive runs (2.25 per match) and ball carrying (0.58 per match). Compared to Jorginho (0.27 ball carrying), this highlights a greater tendency to advance play directly through movement rather than passing alone. Tactically, this can be valuable against mid-blocks where carrying the ball through central corridors helps destabilize defensive shapes.
Nazmi Gripshi’s seasonal profile as an AMF is defined by elite goal scoring efficiency, high involvement in scoring attacks, strong progressive running, and reliable finishing metrics, where he consistently ranks 1st out of 4. His weaker areas are primarily related to chance creation and high-volume dribbling, where he ranks 2nd or 3rd and lags behind more creative-oriented AMFs.
Islam Chesnokov (‘99) (RW) – Tobol
Islam Chesnokov’s CompaAI Offensive report:
Chesnokov ranks 1st out of 20 RW players for Expected Goals (0.47 xG per match) and Shots (3 per match), clearly ahead of the next-best performers (Dauren Zhumat at 0.36 xG and Fessou Euloge Placca at 2.55 shots). He also leads the position for Touches in the box (4.21 per match).
This profile indicates a winger who consistently arrives in scoring zones rather than staying wide. Tactically, he can be used as an inside winger or inverted RW, attacking the half-space and penalty area rather than functioning as a traditional touchline player. He ranks 1st in Dribbles (6.5 per match) and Successful dribbles (3.43 per match), significantly outperforming players like Marin Tomasov (4.05 dribbles, 2.27 successful). This suggests a player who actively engages defenders and can destabilize defensive blocks through individual actions. From a tactical perspective, Chesnokov may thrive in systems that isolate him against full-backs, especially in transition-heavy or positional-play setups that create wide 1v1s. With 3 progressive runs per match (1st out of 20), Chesnokov is the most aggressive RW in advancing the ball toward goal through carries. This highlights his value in vertical attacking phases, particularly against low blocks where ball progression from wide zones becomes critical. He may complement midfielders who are more static or circulation-oriented.
Islam Chesnokov’s seasonal data highlights him as one of the most dominant offensive RW players in the league in terms of volume, dribbling, and goal threat. His best-ranked parameters—xG, shots, dribbles, offensive actions, progressive runs, and box touches (all 1st/20)—define him as a high-impact, aggressive attacker who thrives when given freedom to take risks.
