Career
He has appeared for the Russian national team 24 times (including 5 Olympic appearances) and was their starting keeper at the 2002 World Cup. Retirement Despite officially retiring from football in February 2006, in September 2008, Nigmatullin decided to make a deal with Football Club SKA Rostov-on-Don, Russian club from First Division. After playing for another year for 3 different clubs, he retired again in November 2009.
Time in Israel Nigmatullin signed with Israeli club, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth for the 2009-2010 season.
His start was a shaky one but his performance improved over the weeks as he acclimated to Israel. Nevertheless, he requested to leave the club in November 2009.