Ravil Tagir (born 6 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for UAE Pro League club Al Jazira. Born in Kazakhstan, he represents Turkey internationally.
Tagir was born on 6 May 2003, in Taraz, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan. His father, Gülali Tagir emigrated to Bursa in 2002, after his sister got married there. Tagir's grandparent were Meskhetian Turks who were exiled to Kazakhstan during the Soviet Union in 1944.
Following a tryout event held in city of Bursa, Tagir, at the age of 12, was drafted by ðzmir-based Altñnordu F.K. in 2015, where he spent five years. On 29 June 2019, Altñnordu announced that Tagir signed his first professional contract with them. He made his TFF First League debut against Hatayspor on 18 August 2019, in which Altñnordu lost 1âÂÂ0. On 14 February 2020, he scored his first goal at professional level against Osmanlñspor FK, ended 2âÂÂ2.
ðstanbul Baà Âakà Âehir F.K. announced the transfer of Tagir, for an agreed â¬2.5m transfer fee, with an 30% future sales commission for Altñnordu FK. on 28 September 2020. Parties agreed on a three-season-long contract.
Tagir made his Süper Lig debut against Denizlispor on week 10 encounter of Lig 2020âÂÂ21 season, ended 3âÂÂ3, at Baà Âakà Âehir Fatih Terim Stadium, on 28 November 2020. He scored his first goal at Baà Âakà Âehir against Tuzlaspor, scoring fourth goal of team with a header in the 79th minute of a Round 16 away encounter of 2020âÂÂ21 Turkish Cup, ended 5âÂÂ1 for Baà Âakà Âehir on 13 January 2021. Tagir was included in match squad at 2020 Turkish Super Cup Final, however; he stayed as an unused player st bench against Trabzonspor, played on 27 January 2021 at a delayed fixture due to COVID-19 pandemic which Baà Âakà Âehir lost 2âÂÂ1.
On 23 June 2022, Tagir moved to Westerlo in Belgium on a two-season loan.
On 12 August 2024, Tagir moved to Al Jazira.
Due to his background, he is eligible to represent for Turkey, Georgia and Kazakhstan at senior level.
Tagir represented Turkey first at U-15 level, when he was invited by coach Nedim YiÃÂit, along with three other teammates from Altñnordu, for two friendly games to be held against Romania U-15 national team, in March 2018. He earned his first cap at youth international levels in a friendly game against Romania on 6 March 2018, ended 3âÂÂ0 for Turkey.
Tagir played his first U-16 game against Scotland on 22 August 2018, in which he scored the opening goal as game ended 2âÂÂ0 for Turkey, at St. George Park Tournament.
Tagir was invited to Turkey U-21 team for first time by coach Vedat ðnceefe, for the qualification stage game of 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, against England U-21 on 30 August 2019. He earned his first U-21 cap, as a starter, at 2021 UEFA U-21 Championship qualification stage - Group 3 encounter, against England U-21, which Turkey lost 3âÂÂ2.
Tagir was called up to the senior Turkey squad for the 2022âÂÂ23 UEFA Nations League matches against Luxembourg on 22 September 2022 and Faroe Islands on 25 September 2022.