Islam Chesnokov


Islam Khusiyevich Chesnokov is a Kazakhstani professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian, as a right sided winger.
He previously played for Tobol, Belshina Bobruisk, and as a youth player for Altai-M Semey. Chesnokov has also represented Kazakhstan at full international level.
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Club career

On 4 February 2023, Chesnokov joined Tobol in his home country on a permanent transfer from Belshina Bobruisk. On November 2023, Chesnokov scored the only goal in the Kazakhstan Cup final for Tobol against Ordabasy.
In June 2025, he signed a pre contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian
on expiration of his contract with Tobol on 31 December 2025. Hearts had previously tried to sign the winger in January 2025, but could not agree a fee. On 6 January 2026, Hearts confirmed his arrival on a deal until the summer of 2028.

International career

Chesnokov scored his first and second international goals for Kazakhstan during a 3-1 win against San Marino on 17 November 2023 during UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.

Honours

FC Tobol
Individual