Nuraly Alip was born on 22 December 1999 in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Aged eight he joined local side Caspian's academy. 

He moved to Kairat's Academy in 2015 and made his debut for the Kairat first team in 2018. Alip played 99 matches for Kairat in total, scoring five goals and making four assists. He won the Kazakhstan title once and the Cup twice while at the club.

He joined Zenit on loan in January 2022 and made the switch permanent this winter  transfer window after playing 20 matches for us, and winning the RPL title and Russian Super Cup. 

Happy birthday Nuraly, have a great day!