Arman Kenesov

Arman Kenesov is a Kazakhstan attacking midfielder born in Pavlodar on 4 September 2000. Left-footed and 1.72 metres tall, he developed in his hometown before making his professional debut in Kazakhstan’s top flight in 2018. He moved to Russia in 2020, gaining experience in the First League, and returned to Kazakhstan on loan with Kaisar Kyzylorda in 2021. Later that year, Kenesov joined Aktobe, where he established himself as a regular midfielder and scored 10 league goals between 2022 and 2024. Able to operate centrally or from either wing, he combines close control with forward passing and final-third creativity. Kenesov has represented Kazakhstan at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, before making his senior debut against San Marino in June 2023 and featuring in Euro 2024 qualifying.