In an interview on the YouTube channel Krasava, former Ufa forward Yerkebulan Seidakhmet opened up about his career path and the interest shown by Zenit Saint Petersburg during his time in the Kazakh league. He recalled how Zenit reportedly approached him with a tempting offer to leave Ufa, mentioning a figure that would have doubled his earnings at the club. He conceded that the sum was not substantial, estimating around ten thousand dollars, and explained that he chose not to move because he did not feel he could compete at that level at the time.
Seidakhmet elaborated that his financial situation in Ufa was modest, which in turn made such a proposal easier to weigh. When he later transferred to Kairat, his earnings increased significantly, reportedly exceeding fifteen thousand dollars per month. He noted that the higher income came with its own pressures, including the expectations that accompany playing for a club with stronger resources and higher visibility. The increase in money also impacted his lifestyle, with shifts in how he spent time away from the pitch, such as dining out at new restaurants and adjusting professional routines under the higher demands of the new environment.
During his tenure with Ufa, from 2018 to 2019, Seidakhmet earned his first national team call-ups for Kazakhstan, making several appearances while still a young player finding his footing in top-tier competition. His move to Kairat marked a new chapter, where he has continued to develop and contribute to the squad’s efforts in domestic competitions and the broader league landscape. This period is often recalled by observers as a formative phase that helped shape his progression as a forward and his experience adapting to different club cultures and coaching styles.
On May 7, in Saint Petersburg, Zenit faced the Moscow-based club in a match that determined Russia’s national champion for the fifth consecutive season. Zenit added another title to a growing collection as Claudinho, Andrey Mostovoy, and Ivan Sergeev found the net for the home side. Keita Balde and Quincy Promes were notable contributors for the visiting team, with Promes converting from the penalty spot. The game underscored Zenit’s continued dominance in the Russian Premier League during that period, while also highlighting the competitive landscape of the league as clubs pushed to close gaps against the champion squad.
In a separate social media moment, former teammate Malcolm shared a post from Brazil that appeared to document travels connected with Zenit’s permissions. The update reflects how personal and professional journeys intersect when players move between countries and clubs, often sharing experiences with fans across multiple platforms and audiences. Such posts illustrate the broader narrative of player mobility, club authorization, and the ways in which athletes manage public visibility beyond the pitch.