FC “Kairat” goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov entered the Top 5 players of the Champions League according to the statistical portal SofaScore. Our goalkeeper took second place in this prestigious ranking with an average score of 8.95, El.kz reports.

Anarbekov’s high position is the result of his brilliant play in the first two group stage matches.

In the opening game against Cyprus’ Pafos, the Kazakh goalkeeper showed an absolutely phenomenal performance, saving every shot on goal and receiving the highest possible rating from SofaScore analysts - 10.0 points.

Notably, according to the same SofaScore data, only one goalkeeper in the current Champions League has received the highest possible rating of 10.0 - Tottenham’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian player’s current market value is estimated at around €18 million.

This clearly demonstrates the price category Anarbekov could reach if he maintains this level of performance. His success in the Champions League is a strong signal for European scouts.

Temirlan Anarbekov proves that Kazakh footballers can compete with the best clubs in Europe. His SofaScore rating is not just a number - it’s real capital, opening up new horizons for him and for the entire Kazakh football scene.

If he continues in the same spirit, Kairat will have a historic opportunity to complete a record-breaking window for the club.