Ernist Batyrkanov

Ernist Muratovich Batyrkanov (; ; born February 21, 1998) is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who plays for Neftchi Kochkor-Ata in the Kyrgyz Premier League and Kyrgyzstan national football team as a forward.

Career

Club He won the Kyrgyzstan League with Dordoi Bishkek in 2018.

In February 2019, Batyrkanov went on trial with Spartak Trnava.

In February 2021, Batyrkanov signed for Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kyzylzhar. On 15 July 2021, Batyrkanov left Kyzylzhar.

On 7 August 2021, Armenian Premier League club FC Van announced the signing of Batyrkanov. On 27 December 2021, Batyrkanov left Van.

International Batyrkanov made his debut for Kyrgyzstan national football team in a friendly match on 6 September 2018 against Palestine. He was included in Kyrgyzstan's squad for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

On 11 June 2021 Batyrkanov played in goal for Kyrgyzstan in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Myanmar. No other goalkeepers were available due to suspected COVID-19. Kyrgyzstan won the match 1–8.

Career statistics International

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 November 2021 Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 2–0 2–1 Friendly 2. 10 June 2023 Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 1–0 1–0 2023 CAFA Nations Cup 3. 16 November 2023 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2–1 3–4 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification