With Chelsea fans looking forward to a future involving the likes of Estevao Willian and Geovany Quenda, they have been given another young talent to get excited by.
Dastan Satpaev was signed for a record fee for a player in the Kazakhstan league, and has been making his name with some impressive performances for Champions League minnows Kairat Almaty.
Satpaev impressed against Real Madrid, and is set for his first clash with a Premier League side when he takes on Arsenal later in the competition.
Saturday saw the teenager handed a start for his nation against Belgium, scoring the goal which helped them secure a historic 1-1 draw, despite already being eliminated from World Cup qualification.
Kazakhstan v Belgium - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Hidden of Kazakhstan celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Kazakhstan and Belgium at Astana Arena on November 15, 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Denis Tyrin – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
Chelsea youngster Dastan Satpaev breaks two records after scoring for Kazakhstan
Satpaev had already impressed Jeremy Doku in Belgium’s heavy victory in the first game between the two, however this time he found the net that had them leading the game.
In scoring his first goal for his nation, the striker became the youngest goalscorer in Kazakhstan’s history, as well as the youngest to find the net in World Cup qualifiers since 1960.
After scoring against Belgium at just 17 years, 3 months & 3 days, Dastan Satpaev became:
☑️ The youngest goalscorer in Kazakhstan’s history
☑️ The youngest goalscorer in European World Cup qualifiers since 1960
A future icon of Kazakh football. 🇰🇿💫 pic.twitter.com/IByHXmqFPu
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) November 15, 2025
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It was a very impressive finish from the youngster, hitting the ball with power to beat Nottingham Forest’s Mats Sels at his near post.
Satpaev has been tipped to surpass Nicolas Jackson in just two seasons’ time, and the Blues will be the benefactors of this talent when he does make the move to West London.
Dastan Satpaev poses for photo during Champions League photoshoot
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When will Dastan Satpaev join Chelsea?
Chelsea signed the youngster before he was old enough to move to a Premier League side, meaning he has continued to feature for Kairat Almaty for the time being.
Satpaev will join Chelsea in the summer of 2026, with it remaining to be seen if a move to Strasbourg is in his personal future.
The Blues have already made moves to strengthen the striker position for next season, bringing in Emanuel Emegha from the Ligue 1 side.
Satpaev could end up being the perfect temporary replacement for him, having the chance to develop his skills in a similar way to how Andrey Santos did during his loan spell there.