Nail Yakupov date of birth:
October 6, 1993
How old is Nail Yakupov?
32
Where was Nail Yakupov born?
Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, Russia
How tall is Nail Yakupov?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Nail Yakupov weigh?
185 lbs (83.9 kg)
What is Nail Yakupov's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Nail Railovich Yakupov (Russian: Наиль Раилович Якупов, Tatar: Наил Раил улы Якупов, Nail Rail ulı Yakupov; born October 6, 1993) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first overall by the Oilers at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Yakupov grew up within the HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk junior program and moved to North America in 2010 to further his career. He joined the Sarnia Sting, a major junior team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he played for two years before being selected in the NHL Entry Draft. Yakupov played for the Russian national junior team, winning medals in all three tournaments he participated in.