Norwegian scouting project SkyrScout believes 19-year-old Kazakhstan international Zhasulan Amir would be a strong fit for Rosenborg and has urged the club to make a move for the Ordabasy attacker.
Amir was the subject of a dedicated segment in the Scout of This World podcast episode “Beast from the East”.
Scout Pilgrim, SkyrScout’s lead analyst, described Amir as a versatile attacking player capable of operating on either wing, behind the striker or as a second forward, but believes his greatest potential lies as a centre-forward.
“He is a lightning-fast attacking player who can operate in several positions. I think he is best suited to playing as a striker. He is genuinely two-footed — he can shoot, cross and handle the ball equally well with either foot,” Scout Pilgrim said.
Among Amir’s main strengths, the scout highlighted his runs in behind defences, movement inside the penalty area, heading ability, bravery in duels, technique and ability to carry the ball at high speed.
SkyrScout’s separate report also describes Amir as an explosive and physically powerful player with excellent pace and strong ability on both feet.
The podcast’s second host, Bon Scout, rejected a comparison between Amir and Kevin De Bruyne, arguing that the Kazakhstan player’s style bears little resemblance to the Belgian. His first association instead was former Rosenborg striker Casper Tengstedt.
“He has some of Casper Tengstedt’s qualities. That is why I agree that his biggest potential is probably as a striker. It does not mean he cannot succeed in other positions, but he could become an extremely good forward. He is already a very, very talented striker. I am almost certain that he will be playing in a much stronger league fairly soon,” Bon Scout said.
The hosts also discussed transfer interest in Amir. At the time of recording, they mentioned an offer of around €3 million from Russia as well as interest from Belgium before turning specifically to Rosenborg.
“These are the kind of players Rosenborg should have on their radar. This is definitely someone they should be competing for,” one of the hosts said.
His colleague agreed: “If I were Rosenborg, I would definitely try to sign him.”
The scouts stressed that the lower profile of the Kazakhstan Premier League should not in itself be a reason to dismiss a player. In their view, the purpose of scouting is to identify talent in less prominent leagues before players move to a higher level and become significantly more expensive.
“You cannot find a good footballer who has never played at a lower level at some point — whether in youth football, a lower division or a less highly rated league. You have to identify the right player with the right qualities and mentality. That is how you can find a real gem,” the Scout of This World hosts said.
SkyrScout had already described Amir in July as a high-upside striker ready for the next step in Europe. At the time, he had six goals and two assists from his first 15 Kazakhstan Premier League appearances.
Amir went on to improve his numbers significantly. He finished the 2026 Kazakhstan Premier League season with 28 appearances, eight goals and five assists, while Ordabasy were crowned champions of Kazakhstan.
The 19-year-old has also been named in Kazakhstan’s squad for the November matches against Moldova and Slovakia.
Interest in Amir has also increased. Zulte Waregem reportedly submitted a bid of around €500,000 during the summer, while Baltika, New York Red Bulls and Basel have also been linked with the player. In October, reports suggested Anderlecht were monitoring him, while Polish side Gornik Zabrze had shown more concrete interest.
Amir’s contract with Ordabasy runs until 2029.
A product of the Ordabasy academy, Amir has emerged as one of the leading young players in Kazakhstan football. He established himself in the Shymkent club’s first team in 2026, scored eight league goals and helped Ordabasy win the national title. He has also made his senior debut for Kazakhstan.