Denis Timurovych Tolebaev (Russian: Денис Толебаев; born 7 February 1987) is a Kazakhstani footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sokil.

Denis Tolebaev
Personal information
Full name Denis Timurovych Tolebaev
Date of birth (1987-02-07) 7 February 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Almaty, Kazakhstan
Height 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Kazakhmys 5 (0)
2008 Kairat 14 (0)
2008–2009 Megasport 6 (0)
2009–2010 Astana 0 (0)
2010–2011 Kazakhmys 30 (0)
2011–2012 Vostok 22 (0)
2012–2014 Astana 0 (0)
2015–2016 Irtysh 0 (0)
2017–2018 Akzhayik 28 (0)
2018–2019 Kyran 6 (0)
2019– Sokil 74 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Tolebaev was born in 1987 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and graduated from Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University in 2009.[1]

Club career

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Tolebaev started his career with Kazakhstani side Kazakhmys. In 2008, he signed for Kazakhstani side Kairat. On 16 March 2008, he debuted for the club during a 0–0 draw with Shakhter.[2] He was described as "impenetrable" while playing for the club.[3] After that, he signed for Kazakhstani side Megasport. In 2009, he signed for Kazakhstani side Astana. In 2010, he returned to Kazakhstani side Kazakhmys. In 2011, he signed for Kazakhstani side Vostok. In 2012, he returned to Kazakhstani side Astana. He was part of the squad that won the league.[4] In 2015, he signed for Kazakhstani side Irtysh. In 2017, he signed for Kazakhstani side Akzhayik. In 2018, he signed for Kazakhstani side Kyran. In 2019, he signed for Kazakhstani side Sokil.[citation needed]

International career

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Tolebaev was described as once "considered... as a candidate for the Kazakhstan national team".[5]

Style of play

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Tolebaev operates as a goalkeeper. He is known for his height.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Денис Толєбаєв: "Гуллівер" із Алма-Ати". footboom.com.
  2. ^ "Денис Толебаев – 50 матчей в Премьер-лиге". kazfootball.kz.
  3. ^ "Искусственный плод". caravan.kz.
  4. ^ "Топ-10 игроков, провалившихся в Первую лигу". prosports.kz.
  5. ^ "Денис Толебаев: "Гланое — работать и работать"". sports.kz.
  6. ^ "10 самых высоких футболистов мира". championat.com.