Baurzhan Dzholchiev

Bauyrzhan Dzholchiyev (, born 8 May 1990) is a Kazakh footballer who last played for FC Astana and Kazakhstan national football team, as a striker.

Early career After joining FC Alma-Ata he started in the senior team in 2008. However, he has spent most of his early professional career at FC Atyrau, having played for the Caspian team seasons through 2009–2011 and winning the first Kazakhstan Cup in the club's history in 2009.

Tobol In June 2011 in the middle of the season Baurzhan moved to FC Tobol, where he started at UEFA Champions League 2011-12. In the beginning of season 2012 he was awarded Player of Month twice in March & April. On 1 June 2012, Baurzhan made a debut for the senior Kazakhstan team against Kyrgyzstan.

Astana In March 2014 Dzholchiyev signed for FC Astana. On 18 August, he scored the only goal as they defeated APOEL FC in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff.

In December 2017, it was rumoured that Dzholchiyev would join FC Ordabasy in January 2018, two years after his last game.

Career statistics Club

International Statistics accurate as of match played 29 February 2012

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 February 2013 Mardan Sports Complex, Aksu, Turkey 2–0 3–1 Friendly 2. 3–1 3. 5 September 2014 Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan 5–0 7–1 FriendlyCorrect as of 13 January 2017

Honours Kazakhstan Premier League: 2014 Kazakhstan Cup Winner: 2009 Kazakhstan Cup Runner-up: 2011 Player of Month by Sports.kz: March 2012, April 2012 Kazakhstan Super Cup: 2015