Ruslan SakhalbaevRuslan Kasymkhanovich Sakhalbaev is a Kazakhstani footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kairat.Early lifeSakhalbaev was born in 1984 in Kazakhstan. He initially almost retired from professional football to play futsal.CareerSakhalbaev started his career with Kazakhstani side Kairat. He helped the club win the 2003 Kazakhstan Cup. He has held the record for the most appearances in the Kazakhstan Premier League.Personal lifeSakhalbaev is married and his wife Ainur and he have a son, Alan.