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Bio

An experienced campaigner, Mirlan Murzaev is one of the most successful footballers in Kyrgyzstan history with many goals and appearances to speak of. In July 2021, days before joining Chennaiyin FC ahead of the 2021-22 Hero ISL, Mirlan struck a hat-trick against Myanmar during Kyrgyzstan’s 8-1 victory in the qualifying match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mirlan began his professional career with one of Kyrgyzstan’s top clubs — FK Dordoi Bishkek — during 2007-08 and went on to play for clubs like Lokomotiv Moscow II, Denizlispor and FK Kara-Balta. On his return to Dordoi in 2019-20, Mirlan emerged as topscorer with 10 goals from 13 games and guided the club to the league title. In 2009, Mirlan had visited India during the Nehru Cup in New Delhi and also scored a goal against the hosts. His second goal against India came in Kyrgyzstan’s 2-1 win in Bishkek in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualification match.