*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 September 2008
Mikhail Khazbiyevich Bakayev (Russian: Михаил Хазбиевич Бакаев; born 5 August 1987) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.
In March 2014, Bakayev signed a three-year contract with Kairat of the Kazakhstan Premier League.[3] In October 2014, Bakayev, along with Dmitri Khomich, Zaurbek Pliyev, Aleksandr Kislitsyn and Samat Smakov, was banned from training with Kairat by the club.[4] On 28 October 2016, Bakayev extended his contract with Kairat until 16 December 2019.[5] On 29 August 2017, Kairat announced that Bakayev had left the club to join Anzhi Makhachkala,[6] with Anzhi announcing the signing the following day.[7]
On 2 July 2018, Orenburg announced the signing of Bakayev.[8]
On 26 February 2020, Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Bakayev.[10] On 30 December 2021, Bakayev left Shakhter Karagandy after his contract expired.[11]
International
In August 2008, Bakayev was called up to the Russia U21 squad.[12]
Personal life
His older brother Eduard Bakayev was also a professional footballer.