Adilkhan Tanzharikov

Adilkhan Tanzharikov is a Kazakhstan international defender who plays primarily at right-back for Aktobe. Born on 25 November 1996 in Kazakhstan, he developed in Aktobe’s youth system and joined the club’s reserve side from its under-19 program in late 2013. He moved to Caspiy Aktau in February 2016 before continuing his progression with Zhetysu Taldykorgan later that year. Tanzharikov returned to Aktobe on 28 February 2018 and has remained with the club since, signing further extensions including one in December 2023. Although a right-back by registration, he has also been used at left-back and defensive midfield, reflecting his ability to operate with either foot. He made his senior Kazakhstan debut on 14 March 2024. Tanzharikov also featured in Aktobe’s 2025/26 UEFA Europa League and Conference League qualifying rounds.