He made his debut in the
Russian Second Division for
FC Petrotrest St. Petersburg on 18 April 2011 in a game against
FC Karelia Petrozavodsk. In 2014, he is Top Scorer of Estonia Top Level and The Best Player of Estonia top level, with 36 goals. On 3 December 2014 Kabaev joined Indonesian club
Persija Jakarta, but the league season in Indonesia got canceled. On 8 January 2017, Kabaev signed a two-year contract with Czech club
Bohemians 1905. On 17 July 2019, Kabaev joined Estonian Club
FCI Levadia. On July 29, Kabaev was arrested for driving 42 km/h over the speed limit. He spent two days in jail. As he had not paid two previous fines for speeding, Kabaev's visa was cancelled, the player was deported and he was banned from entering the
Schengen area for one year. After being released from contract with Levadia Kabaev signed with Honduran club
C.D. Real de Minas. ==Honours==