Ahmet Atayew: A Turkmen Footballing Chronicle
Charting the career trajectory of a pivotal midfielder for club and country, from his early days to international recognition.
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Player Profile
Full Name
Ahmet Didarovich Atayev
Date of Birth
19 September 1990 (Age 34)[1]
Place of Birth
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Height
1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)
Midfielder
Club Trajectory
Professional Beginnings
Atayev commenced his footballing journey at the age of six, receiving initial coaching from Atamyrat Jumamuradov at the Youth Sports School in Bagyr, Ahal Region.[3] His professional career began in Ashgabat. Between 2007 and 2010, he represented FC Talyp Sporty, making 32 league appearances and scoring 2 goals.[3]
Domestic Successes
The first half of the 2011 season saw Atayev playing for FC Ashgabat. He then moved to FC HTTU, contributing to their first Turkmenistan Cup victory in the latter half of the season. In 2013, he was part of the championship-winning squad for the รokary Liga.[3]
From 2014 onwards, Atayev became a key player for Altyn Asyr FK. During his tenure, he secured multiple Turkmenistan League titles (2014, 2015), the 2015 Turkmenistan Cup, and the 2015 Turkmenistan Super Cup. His performance in the 2015 season earned him the accolade of Best Player in the รokary Liga.[3]
In August 2017, Atayev embarked on an international stint in Indonesia, playing for Arema FC in the Liga 1, where he recorded 25 appearances and 3 goals. He later moved to Persela Lamongan in June 2018, concluding his time in Indonesia by the end of the year.[6]
On May 15, 2019, Atayev joined Malaysian Premier League club Sabah FA as an import player. He was instrumental in Sabah's championship win in the 2019 Malaysia Premier League, their first league title since 1996, securing promotion to the 2020 Malaysia Super League.[7][8][9] He notably scored the winning goal against Kelantan FA from a corner kick.[10][11]
Career Statistics
The following table details Atayev's senior career statistics:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007โ2010 | FC Talyp Sporty | 32 | (2) |
| 2010โ2011 | Ashgabat | 6 | (0) |
| 2011โ2013 | HTTU | 48 | (5) |
| 2014โ2017 | Altyn Asyr | 50 | (5) |
| 2017โ2018 | Arema | 25 | (3) |
| 2018 | Persela Lamongan | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Sabah | 8 | (1) |
| 2020โ2024 | Altyn Asyr | 56 | (8) |
| 2024โpresent | FK Arkadag | - | - |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
National Representation
Debut and Captaincy
Atayev represented Turkmenistan at the youth level, participating in the Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament for the Olympic team.[3] He made his senior national team debut on January 27, 2012, in a friendly match against Romania.[12] He has since served as a captain for the national team, notably from 2015 onwards.[13][14]
International Goals
Atayev scored his first senior international goal on January 9, 2019, during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup match against Japan, which Turkmenistan narrowly lost 3-2.[15]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 January 2019 | Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |  Japan |
2โ3 | 2โ3 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
Scores and results list Turkmenistan's goal tally first.[15]
Accolades and Achievements
Team Honors
Altyn Asyr FK
- รokary Liga: 2014, 2015
- Turkmenistan Cup: 2015
- Turkmenistan Super Cup: 2015
FC HTTU
- รokary Liga: 2013
- Turkmenistan Cup: 2011
Sabah FA
- Malaysia Premier League: 2019
FK Arkadag
- AFC Challenge League: 2024โ25
Turkmenistan National Team
- AFC Challenge Cup runner-up: 2012
Individual Recognition
- Best player of รokary Liga: 2015
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