The shortlist of nominees for the Anton Shokh Award, presented to the best midfielder of the Freedom QJ League season, has been announced.
Rasul Akimov, Shakhter
Rasul Akimov has scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 15 matches, making him the highest-scoring midfielder in the league. His finishing has also been exceptional: with 13 goals from 42 shots, he boasts the best shot conversion rate among players who have attempted at least 30 shots.
Akimov has also taken 73 corners – more than any other player in the competition.
Ibrahim Bauyrzhanov, Aktobe
Ibrahim Bauyrzhanov featured in all 22 matches and played 1,913 minutes – more than any other midfielder in the league. He recorded eight goals and eight assists. Ibrahim leads the league in progressive carries and ranks third for attempted dribbles.
In Matchweek 17, Aktobe defeated Irtysh 6–3 away in Pavlodar. Bauyrzhanov was directly involved in five of his team's six goals, scoring twice and providing three assists.
Yernar Parda, Kaisar
Yernar Parda recorded seven goals and four assists in 14 matches. He is particularly dangerous from set pieces: his seven free-kick shots on target are the highest tally in the competition.
In the southern derby in Matchweek 8, Kaisar defeated Taraz 2–1, with Parda directly involved in both goals: he scored one himself and set up Madi Zhenisuly for the other.
The winner will be announced at the QJ League Awards ceremony, which will take place on November 7 in Almaty. The ceremony will be broadcast on Freedom Cinema and TV.
Anton Shokh Award winners by year:
2023 – Olzhas Baibek (Kairat);
2024 – Roman Asylbayev (Shakhter);
2025 – Daniyal Nazarov (Astana).
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