Career
Started his career in futsal. Best futsal player of Turkmenistan 2010 with Hereket. Played in the Championship of Uzbekistan for FK Dinamo Samarqand.
He played for Turkmenistan national futsal team at 2010 AFC Futsal Championship.
Ataýew made his debut for Turkmenistan national football team on 11 June 2015 against Guam.