2026 FC Astana season

FC Astana
2026 season
ChairmanSayan Khamitzhanov
ManagerGrigori Babayan
StadiumAstana Arena
Premier League2nd
Kazakhstan CupPreseason
Conference LeagueFirst qualifying round

The 2026 FC Astana season is the eighteenth successive season that FC Astana will play in the Kazakhstan Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Kazakhstan

Season events

On 30 January, Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov announced the signing of Geoffrey Chinedu from Astana.[1]

On 8 February, Aktobe announced the season-long loan signing of Arman Kenesov from Astana.[2]

On 19 February, Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan announced the signing of Nazmi Gripshi from Astana.[3]

On 5 March, Astana announced that Aleksa Amanović had left the club to sign for Ordabasy.[4]

Squad

As of match played 16 March 2026
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
74 Mukhammedzhan Seysen GK (1999-02-14) 14 February 1999 Unattached 2024[5] 28 0
93 Josip Čondrić GK (1993-08-27) 27 August 1993 Zrinjski Mostar 2023[6] 76 0
99 Danila Karpikov GK (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 Shakhter Karagandy 2025 0 0
Defenders
2 Karlo Bartolec DF (1995-04-20) 20 April 1995 Lokomotiva Zagreb 2024[7] 57 4
3 Branimir Kalaica DF (1998-06-01) 1 June 1998 Lokomotiva Zagreb 2024[8] 2026[8] 54 4
4 Sanzhar Anuarov DF (2005-02-16) 16 February 2005 Academy 2023 1 0
5 Kipras Kažukolovas DF (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000 Žalgiris 2024[9] 58 3
6 Alibek Kasym DF (1998-05-27) 27 May 1998 Aktobe 2026 2 0
11 Yan Vorogovsky DF (1996-08-07) 7 August 1996 RWD Molenbeek 2023[10] 2026[10] 77 2
15 Abzal Beysebekov DF (1992-11-30) 30 November 1992 Vostok 2012 446 20
52 Timur Tokenov DF (2004-04-24) 24 April 2004 Academy 2023 0 0
77 Dmitry Shomko DF (1990-03-19)19 March 1990 (aged 35) Elimai 2025 292 12
91 Aytuar Token DF (2006-09-03) 3 September 2006 Academy 2026 0 0
Midfielders
7 Dinmukhamed Karaman DF (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 Zhenis 2026 2 0
8 Ivan Bašić MF (2002-04-30) 30 April 2002 Unattached 2025[11] 17 2
9 Bauyrzhan Islamkhan MF (1993-02-23) 23 February 1993 Turan 2025[12] 10 1
10 Marin Tomasov MF (1987-08-31) 31 August 1987 Rijeka 2018 301 123
47 Maksat Abrayev FW (2008-02-13) 13 February 2008 Academy 2026 2 1
79 Salamat Zhumabekov MF (2004-01-25) 25 January 2004 Academy 2022 6 0
82 Ruslan Valikhan MF (2008-01-26) 26 January 2008 Academy 2026 1 0
Forwards
19 Nurali Zhaksylykov FW (2004-11-04) 4 November 2004 Academy 2023 35 4
20 Nnamdi Ahanonu FW (2002-02-22) 22 February 2002 Skënderbeu Korçë 2024[13] 2026[13] 28 3
72 Stanislav Basmanov FW (2001-06-24) 24 June 2001 Academy 2020 [14] 102 9
81 Ramazan Karimov FW (1999-07-05) 5 July 1999 Maktaaral 2024[15] 77 8
Youth team
47 Maksim Mamontov DF (2004-04-23) 23 April 2004 Academy 2022 0 0
53 Andrey Berezutskiy FW (2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 Academy 2021 1 0
56 Almas Zhanabek MF (2002-04-10) 10 April 2002 Academy 2021 0 0
57 Akhmetali Kaltanov MF (2006-04-19) 19 April 2006 Academy 2023 0 0
60 Bekarys Kolbaev FW (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 Ordabasy 2023 0 0
67 Kazhimukan Zagaparov DF (2003-07-08) 8 July 2003 Academy 2021 0 0
69 Dias Ispanov FW (2003-12-30) 30 December 2003 Academy 2022 0 0
70 Nurzhan Shugay MF (2004-03-14) 14 March 2004 Academy 2023 0 0
73 Aydos Kumarov DF (2002-02-27) 27 February 2002 Academy 2021 0 0
74 Omirzhan Omarbek FW (2005-10-03) 3 October 2005 Academy 2023 0 0
76 Alibi Orazaly DF (2004-03-30) 30 March 2004 Akademia Ontustik 2023 0 0
78 Rakhimzhan Amangeldinov MF (2005-11-24) 24 November 2005 Academy 2023 0 0
80 Damir Elubaev FW (2005-04-06) 6 April 2005 Academy 2023 0 0
82 Aydos Kumarov DF (2002-02-27) 27 February 2002 Academy 2021 1 0
84 Alikhan Umbitaliev MF (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 Academy 2022 1 0
85 Valikhan Tyulyupov MF (2002-02-10) 10 February 2002 Academy 2022 1 0
86 Aleksandr Lisin DF (2003-04-30) 30 April 2003 Academy 2022 0 0
87 Sultan Abdykadyrov DF (2002-03-02) 2 March 2002 Academy 2022 0 0
89 Timur Nurmanov MF (2004-10-11) 11 October 2004 Academy 2023 0 0
90 Ruslan Kirgetov FW (2002-07-07) 7 July 2002 Academy 2022 3 0
91 Tamirlan Abuov GK (2004-09-13) 13 September 2004 Academy 2023 0 0
94 Yuri Akhanov DF (2002-07-31) 31 July 2002 Academy 2021 3 0
95 Nagda Bakizhev GK (2002-01-29) 29 January 2002 Academy 2022 0 0
96 Batyrkhan Mustafin FW (2005-03-26) 26 March 2005 Academy 2023 3 0
98 Amir Tokushev DF (2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 Academy 2023 0 0
99 Konstantin Onoprienko GK (2003-08-05) 5 August 2003 Academy 2022 0 0
Players away on loan
21 Elkhan Astanov MF (2000-05-21) 21 May 2000 Ordabasy 2023[16] 75 10
Arman Kenesov MF (2000-09-04) 4 September 2000 Aktobe 2025 6 0
Left during the season

Transfers

Main articles: List of Kazakhstan football transfers winter 2025–26 and List of Kazakhstan football transfers summer 2026

Out

Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
30 January 2026 FW Geoffrey Chinedu Krylia Sovetov Undisclosed [1]
19 February 2026 MF Nazmi Gripshi Rubin Kazan Undisclosed [3]
25 February 2026 FW Ousmane Camara Guangdong GZ-Power Undisclosed
5 March 2026 DF Aleksa Amanović Ordabasy Undisclosed [4]

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref.
12 July 2025 MF Elkhan Astanov Ordabasy 31 December 2026 [17]
8 February 2026 MF Arman Kenesov Aktobe] End of season [2]

Friendlies

4 February2026 Astana 3–2 Arabian Falcons United Arab Emirates
18:00 (UTC+5) Tomasov
Akhmetov
Karimov 		Report
7 February2026 Astana 0–0 Noah United Arab Emirates
18:00 (UTC+5) Report
10 February2026 Astana 1–1 Spartak Moscow United Arab Emirates
18:00 (UTC+5) Bartolec 71' Report Djiku 9'
13 February2026 Astana 2–2 Zhejiang United Arab Emirates
18:00 (UTC+5) Gripshi
Karaman 		Report
16 February2026 Astana 2–1 Dinamo Samarqand United Arab Emirates
18:00 (UTC+5) Kasym
Karimov 		Report

Competitions

Overview

Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 8 March 2026 Matchday 1 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 050.00
Kazakhstan Cup 2026 Round of 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
UEFA Conference League 2026 First qualifying round 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 050.00

Last updated: 16 March 2026
Source: Competitions

Premier League

Main article: 2026 Kazakhstan Premier League

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
2 1 1 0 4 1  +3 4 1 0 0 4 1  +3 0 1 0 0 0  0

Last updated: 16 March 2026.
Source: See Results

Results by round

Round12
GroundHA
ResultWD
Position22
Source: See Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Bye

Results

8 March 2026 1 Astana 4–1 Zhetysu Astana
18:0 (UTC+5) Basmanov 14'
Bartolec 29'
Abrayev 39'
Tomasov 57'
Karimov  74'		 Report Zivanovic 81' Stadium: Astana Arena
Attendance: 10,001
Referee: Ruslan Sultangaliev
16 March 2026 2 Kaisar 0–0 Astana Kyzylorda
18:00 (UTC+5) Konlimkos  78' Report Kalaica  23'
Karaman  53'
Abrayev  72'
Basmanov  83'		 Stadium: Kaisar Arena
Attendance: 11,000
Referee: Saken Bayymbet
20 March 2026 3 Astana – Tobol Astana
19:00 (UTC+5) Report Stadium: Astana Arena

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Astana 3 2 1 0 6 1 +5 7 Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2 Ordabasy 3 2 1 0 6 2 +4 7 Qualification for the Conference League first qualifying round
3 Kairat 2 2 0 0 2 0 +2 6
4 Okzhetpes 2 1 1 0 4 2 +2 4
5 Ulytau 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 4
Updated to match(es) played on 20 March 2026. Source: UEFA, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Matches won; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away goals scored; 6) Head-to-head points; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Head-to-head goal difference; 9) Head-to-head goals scored; 10) Head-to-head away goals scored; 11) Draw..[18]

Kazakhstan Cup

Main article: 2026 Kazakhstan Cup
8 April 2026 Round of 32 BKS Almaty – Astana
(UTC+5)

UEFA Conference League

Main article: 2026–27 UEFA Conference League

Qualifying rounds

2026 First qualifying round 1st leg –
(UTC+5) Report
2026 First qualifying round 2nd leg –
(– agg.)
(UTC+5) Report

Squad statistics

As of match played 16 March 2026

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total Premier League Kazakhstan Cup Conference League
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2 DF  CRO Karlo Bartolec 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
3 DF  CRO Branimir Kalaica 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
6 DF  KAZ Alibek Kasym 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
7 MF  KAZ Dinmukhamed Karaman 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
8 MF  BIH Ivan Bašić 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
9 MF  KAZ Bauyrzhan Islamkhan 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
10 MF  CRO Marin Tomasov 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
11 DF  KAZ Yan Vorogovsky 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
15 DF  KAZ Abzal Beysebekov 2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0
19 FW  KAZ Nurali Zhaksylykov 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
20 FW  NGA Nnamdi Ahanonu 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
47 MF  KAZ Maksat Abrayev 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
72 FW  KAZ Stanislav Basmanov 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
74 GK  KAZ Mukhammedzhan Seysen 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
77 DF  KAZ Dmitry Shomko 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
81 FW  KAZ Ramazan Karimov 2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0
82 MF  KAZ Ruslan Valikhan 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
Players away from Astana on loan:
Players who left Astana during the season:

Goal scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Kazakhstan Cup UEFA Conference League Total
1 FW 72 Stanislav Basmanov 1 0 0 1
DF 2 Karlo Bartolec 1 0 0 1
MF 47 Maksat Abrayev 1 0 0 1
MF 10 Marin Tomasov 1 0 0 1
TOTALS 4 0 0 4

Clean sheets

Place Position Nation Number Name Premier League Kazakhstan Cup UEFA Conference League Total
1 GK 74 Mukhammedzhan Seysen 1 0 0 1
TOTALS 1 0 0 1

Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name Premier League Kazakhstan Cup UEFA Conference League Total
3 DF Branimir Kalaica 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
7 MF Dinmukhamed Karaman 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
47 MF Maksat Abrayev 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
72 FW Stanislav Basmanov 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
81 FW Ramazan Karimov 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Players away on loan:
Players who left Astana during the season:
TOTALS 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

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