2024 Kazakhstan Premier League

Kazakhstan Premier League
Season2024
Dates1 March – 10 November 2024[1]
ChampionsKairat Almaty
RelegatedShakhter Karagandy
Champions LeagueKairat Almaty
Europa LeagueAktobe
Conference LeagueAstana
Ordabasy
Matches played156
Goals scored369 (2.37 per match)
Top goalscorerIslam Chesnokov (10)
Biggest home winElimai 6–0 Turan
(17 August 2024)
Kairat 5–1 Turan
(20 October 2024)
Kyzylzhar 6–2 Kaisar
(2 November 2024)
Biggest away winKaisar 0–3 Kyzylzhar
(6 March 2024)
Aktobe 1–3 Elimai
(31 August 2024)
Elimai 0–3 Astana
(20 October 2024)
Highest scoringAktobe 3–4 Tobol
Longest winning run2 matches
Ordabasy
Tobol
Aktobe
Yelimay
Longest unbeaten run8 matches
Astana
Longest winless run14 matches
Shakhter Karagandy
Longest losing run3 matches
Turan
Zhenis
Highest attendance22,804 - Kairat vs Aktobe
(20 April 2024)
Lowest attendance100 - Zhenis vs Turan
(20 April 2024)
Total attendance674,370
Average attendance4,323( 370)
(10 November 2024)
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 10 November 2024.

The 2024 Kazakhstan Premier League was the 33rd season of the Kazakhstan Premier League, the highest football league competition in Kazakhstan.

Events

Teams

The league consisted of thirteen teams; ten teams remaining from the previous season, and three teams promoted from the 2023 Kazakhstan First Division.

The three promoted teams were First Division champions Elimai (promoted after a nine season absence), runners-up Turan (promoted after a single season absence), and third-placed Zhenis (promoted for the first time in history if counting the new club founded in 2009 or promoted after a 15 season absence if counting the club who went bankrupt in 2009). They replaced the 2023 Kazakhstan Premier League bottom three teams; Okzhetpes (relegated after one season in the top flight), Caspiy (relegated after four seasons in top flight), and Aksu (relegated after two seasons in the top flight). Maktaaral were also relegated (after two seasons in the top flight) after being refused a Premier League license, reducing the number of teams to thirteen.[2]

Team overview

Locations of teams in the 2024 Kazakhstan Premier League
Team Location Venue Capacity
Aktobe Aktobe Central Stadium 12,729
Astana Astana Astana Arena1 30,200
Atyrau Atyrau Munaishy Stadium 8,900
Elimai Semey Spartak Stadium 8,000
Kairat Almaty Central Stadium 23,804
Kaisar Kyzylorda Gani Muratbayev Stadium 7,000
Kyzylzhar Petropavl Karasai Stadium 11,000
Ordabasy Shymkent Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium 20,000
Shakhter Karaganda Shakhter Stadium 19,500
Tobol Kostanay Central Stadium 10,500
Turan Turkistan Turkistan Arena 7,000
Zhenis Astana Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium 12,250
Zhetysu Taldykorgan Samat Suyumbayev Stadium 5,550
1 Astana will play their home matches at the Khan Taniri Stadium in Almaty due to renovation work to the Astana Arena.[3]

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
Aktobe Ihor Leonov Leonel Strumia Adidas Olimpbet
Astana Grigori Babayan Abzal Beisebekov[4] Adidas Samruk Kazyna, Olimpbet, Chery,[5] SportQory
Atyrau Vitaly Zhukovsky Igor Stasevich Macron GAZ Stroy Montazh KZ, Olimpbet
Elimai Andrei Karpovich Yerkebulan Nurgaliyev Puma
Kairat Rafael Urazbakhtin Danil Ustimenko Joma 1XBET
Kaisar Viktor Kumykov Ruslan Sakhalbaev Joma
Kyzylzhar Ali Aliyev Yevgeny Beryozkin Nike Olimpbet
Ordabasy Kirill Keker Askhat Tagybergen Nike Olimpbet
Shakhter Konstantin Yemelyanov (Acting Head Coach) Roger Cañas Kelme Olimpbet
Tobol Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev Roman Asrankulov Macron Polymetal, Olimpbet
Turan Rinat Alyuetov Nikola Cuckić Nike
Zhenis Akis Vavalis Temirlan Anarbekov Diadora
Zhetysu Kayrat Nurdauletov Serikzhan Muzhikov Nike Kainar

Foreign players

The number of foreign players is restricted to thirteen per KPL team squad of 25 players.

Foreign players in the KPL as of 12 August 2024.

For transfers during the season, see Winter 2023–24 transfers and Summer 2024 transfers.

Club Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Player 4 Player 5 Player 6 Player 7 Player 8 Player 9 Player 10 Player 11 Player 12 Player 13 Former players
Aktobe Leonel Strumia Dmitry Bessmertny Gaby Kiki Mateo Barać Dorny Romero José Cevallos Amadou Doumbouya Jayro Jean Uche Agbo Freddy Góndola Bogdan Vătăjelu Idris Umayev
Astana Nazmi Gripshi Max Ebong Karlo Bartolec Josip Čondrić Branimir Kalaica Marin Tomasov Barnes Osei Ousmane Camara Kipras Kažukolovas Nnamdi Ahanonu Geoffrey Chinedu Aleksa Amanović Fabien Ourega
Giannis Masouras
Carlitos
Dušan Jovančić
Atyrau Yegor Khatkevich Nikolay Signevich Igor Stasevich Nikita Stepanov Mateus Barbosa Joel Kayamba Soslan Takulov Jakob Novak Fatkhullo Olimzoda Khusrav Toirov Oleksandr Noyok Lamine Jarjou
Pedro Eugénio
Elimai Nikita Korzun Ivan Šaravanja China Maicom David Edarlyn Reyes Quentin Cornette Denis Kavlinov Islam Mashukov Daniil Penchikov Dmitri Yashin Maksym Koval Nikolay Zolotov
Robert Tambe
Miroslav Lobantsev
Yegor Sorokin
Sada Thioub
Kairat Valery Gromyko João Paulo Élder Santana Luka Gadrani Giorgi Zaria Ofri Arad Dmitry Sergeyev Yegor Sorokin Vadim Ulyanov Jug Stanojev Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev Viktor Vasin
Kaisar Aram Ayrapetyan Dzmitry Baradzin Vasily Sovpel Ruslan Yudenkov Junior Kameni Ştefan Sicaci Goran Milojko Jovan Pajovic Vitaliy Pryndeta Shokhnazar Norbekov Valery Gromyko
Kyzylzhar Yevgeny Beryozkin Konstantin Rudenok Rafael Sabino Zoran Nižić Luka Imnadze Senin Sebai Vladislavs Sorokins Nikola Bogdanovski Rúben Brígido Dušan Jovančić Oleksiy Shchebetun Bryan Van Den Bogaert
Irakli Bugridze
Boris Cmiljanić
Ordabasy Vsevolod Sadovsky Reginaldo Cristian Tovar Lovro Cvek Zlatan Šehović Artem Byesyedin Yevheniy Makarenko Ihor Plastun Jasurbek Yakhshiboev Shokhboz Umarov Karlo Sentić
Dembo Darboe
Shakhter Dmitry Lisakovich Jovan Ilic Francisco Campo Roger Cañas Imeda Ashortia Layonel Adams Yevgeni Kozlov Milan Đokić Miloš Nikolić Filip Stamenković Dmytro Ryzhuk Maksym Drachenko Arthur Bougnone
Juan Asprilla
Anton Tolordava
Igor Mostovei
Mitar Ćuković
Tobol Radoslav Tsonev Pape-Alioune Ndiaye Tsotne Mosiashvili Ahmed El Messaoudi Ededem Essien Rui Costa Pedro Eugénio Albert Gabarayev Igor Ivanović Ivan Miladinović David Henen Yevhen Shakhov Godberg Cooper
David Domgjoni
Turan Plarent Fejzaj Vladislav Vasilyuchek Leonardo Vaca Antonio Jakoliš Artjom Dmitrijev David Mawutor Viktor Velkoski Artyom Arkhipov Pavel Kireyenko Marko Nikolić Nikola Cuckić Branislav Sluka
Fedi Ben Choug
Zhenis Denis Grechikho Syarhey Volkaw Adílio Marin Belancić Lukáš Budínský Giorgi Pantsulaia Zurab Tevzadze Krystian Nowak João Oliveira Bruno Silva Matija Rom Alexander Jakobsen
Irakli Bidzinashvili
Vasilios Karagounis
Arb Manaj
Iljasa Zulfiu
Benjamin Hjertstrand
Zhetysu Shqiprim Taipi Konstantin Kuchinsky Anton Shramchenko Victor Braga Elivelton Gia Chaduneli Meik Karwot Ruslan Bolov Arsen Siukayev Orest Kostyk Tsotne Mosiashvili
Maksim Chikanchi

In bold: Players that have been capped for their national team.

Managerial changes

Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Shakhter Karagandy Igor Soloshenko Resigned 2 April 2024 13th Andrei Finonchenko 2 April 2024
Kairat Kirill Keker Resigned 29 April 2024[6] 8th Rafael Urazbakhtin (Caretaker) 29 May 2024
Zhenis Levan Korgalidze Mutual agreement 21 May 2024[7] 13th Akis Vavalis 22 May 2024[8]
Kairat Rafael Urazbakhtin (Caretaker) End of caretaker role 29 May 2024 3rd Aleksandr Kerzhakov 29 May 2024[9]
Tobol Milić Ćurčić Mutual agreement 10 June 2024[10] 7th Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev (Caretaker) 10 June 2024[11]
Tobol Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev (Caretaker) End of role 3 July 2024[12] 4th Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev 3 July 2024[12]
Ordabasy Aleksandr Sednyov Resigned 18 August 2024[13] 3rd Aleksandr Kuchma (Acting) 22 August 2024[14]
Ordabasy Aleksandr Kuchma (Acting) End of role 26 August 2024 3rd Kirill Keker 26 August 2024[15]
Aktobe Dmytro Parfenov Mutual agreement 31 August 2024[16] 2nd Ihor Leonov 6 September 2024[17]
Kairat Aleksandr Kerzhakov Mutual agreement 3 September 2024[18] 1st Rafael Urazbakhtin 6 September 2024[19]
Shakhter Karagandy Andrei Finonchenko Resigned 9 September 2024[20] 13th Konstantin Yemelyanov 9 September 2024[20]

Regular season

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Kairat (C) 24 14 5 5 39 21 +18 47 Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2 Astana 24 14 4 6 39 19 +20 46 Qualification for the Conference League second qualifying round
3 Aktobe (W) 24 12 7 5 39 26 +13 43 Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[a]
4 Ordabasy 24 12 6 6 36 24 +12 42 Qualification for the Conference League first qualifying round
5 Tobol 24 11 6 7 33 23 +10 39
6 Elimai 24 10 7 7 35 32 +3 37
7 Atyrau 24 9 8 7 28 20 +8 35
8 Kaisar 24 9 7 8 28 29 −1 34
9 Kyzylzhar 24 8 5 11 29 26 +3 29
10 Zhenis 24 6 6 12 18 32 −14 24
11 Zhetysu 24 5 8 11 17 33 −16 23
12 Turan 24 5 5 14 16 39 −23 20
13 Shakhter (R) 24 2 4 18 12 45 −33 10 Relegation to Kazakhstan First Division
Source: UEFA, Soccerway, QFL
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.[21]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated; (W) Cup winners
Notes:
  1. ^ Aktobe qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2024 Kazakhstan Cup.

Results

Results table

Home \ Away AKT AST ATY ELI KRT KSR KYZ ORD SHA TOB TUR ZNS ZTS
Aktobe 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–1 1–1 2–0 0–0 1–0 3–4 2–0 3–0 3–0
Astana 2–0 3–2 0–1 1–3 1–1 2–1 0–1 3–0 2–2 2–1 2–0 5–0
Atyrau 1–1 1–0 1–0 0–1 2–2 2–0 1–1 1–0 0–0 3–0 2–1 0–1
Elimai 2–2 0–3 0–0 1–1 1–0 2–1 1–1 2–1 2–1 6–0 1–0 1–1
Kairat 1–3 0–1 1–0 4–1 1–0 2–1 2–1 4–2 2–2 5–1 1–1 0–0
Kaisar 1–3 0–1 1–1 2–1 1–0 0–3 2–1 5–1 2–0 1–1 1–0 0–0
Kyzylzhar 0–2 0–1 3–2 1–1 0–1 6–2 0–1 2–0 0–0 0–1 4–0 2–1
Ordabasy 1–1 2–4 1–0 2–1 1–2 2–1 1–1 5–0 1–0 2–0 1–2 3–1
Shakhter 1–3 1–0 0–3 1–2 0–3 0–0 1–1 2–3 1–0 0–2 0–0 0–0
Tobol 3–0 1–0 1–1 4–2 1–0 1–2 1–2 1–0 1–0 2–0 1–1 1–0
Turan 0–1 0–2 2–1 2–2 0–0 0–1 1–0 0–1 2–1 0–2 1–1 2–3
Zhenis 1–2 1–1 0–1 1–2 0–2 1–0 0–1 1–3 1–0 2–1 1–0 1–0
Zhetysu 2–1 0–2 0–2 2–0 1–2 1–2 0–0 1–1 1–0 0–3 0–0 2–2
Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Results by match played

Team ╲ Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
AktobeWPWDWLDWDWDWLDWWDDLWLWPLWW
AstanaWWLLDWDDLPLWLPWWWDWWWWWWLW
AtyrauDDLDDWLPWWWDLDPDLWDLWWLWWL
ElimaiDLWWPDWWDDDDDLWLWWWWWLLLPL
KairatWDWDLLWWDWLPWDWWWDLPWLWWWW
KaisarLLPLDWDDWWDWLWLDDDWLLPWWLW
KyzylzharLWDWDLLLDDPLWWLWLLPLLLWDWW
OrdabasyWDLWDDPWDWWWWWDPWDLWLWLLLW
ShakhterLLLWLPDLWLLLLDLLLLDLLLLDLP
TobolWWDPDDWLLLWDWLWWWDDLWLWPWL
TuranLDWLLLWLPLDDWLLLLPDWWLLLDL
ZhenisLWLLWDLLLLDLPDLLPDDWLWWWDL
ZhetysuPLWDWWLWDLDLDDDLLDDLPWLLLL
Source:
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Positions by round

Team ╲ Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
Aktobe26341121111222212221424433
Astana424762377788999891085653122
Atyrau68111010999865567877676777777
Elimai79867743244455444432135566
Kairat54215853323333321114342211
Kaisar10121213131212121097786656757888888
Kyzylzhar95622688910101010101010881010101010999
Ordabasy13533475532111133343211354
Shakhter1313131112131313121213131313131313131313131313131313
Tobol31154916689644565568566645
Turan12107811111010111111111111111111111111111112121212
Zhenis11710129101111131312121212121212121212121211111010
Zhetysu8119983644569787910999999101111
Leader and Champions League first qualifying round
Conference League second qualifying round
Europa League first qualifying round
Conference League first qualifying round
Relegation to 2025 Kazakhstan First Division
Source:

Season statistics

Top scorers

As of match played 10 November 2024
Rank Player Club Goals
1 Islam Chesnokov Tobol 10
João Paulo Kairat
Nikolay Signevich Atyrau
4 Jasurbek Yakhshiboev Ordabasy 9
5 Nikita Korzun Elimai 7
Geoffrey Chinedu Astana
Yevgeny Beryozkin Kyzylzhar
Aybar Zhaksylykov Kaisar
9 Valeriy Gromyko Kaisar/Kairat 6
Idris Umayev Aktobe
Giorgi Zaria Kairat
Nazmi Gripshi Astana
Marin Tomasov Astana

Hat-tricks

Player For Against Result Date Ref.
João Paulo Kairat Turan 5–1 (H) 19 October 2024 [22]
Aybar Zhaksylykov Kaisar Shakhter Karagandy 5–1 (H) 20 October 2024 [23]
Senin Sebai Kyzylzhar Kaisar 6–2 (H) 2 November 2024 [24]

Clean sheets

As of match played 10 November 2024
Rank Player Club Clean sheets
1 Stas Pokatilov Tobol 11
2 Yegor Khatkevich Atyrau 10
3 Arsen Siukayev Zhetysu 8
Igor Shatsky Aktobe
5 Josip Čondrić Astana 7
6 Ștefan Sicaci Kaisar 6
Vadim Ulyanov Kairat
8 Denis Kavlinov Elimai 5
9 Dzhurakhon Babakhanov Kyzylzhar 4
Bekkhan Shayzada Ordabasy

Awards

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