51 Fc Spartak Moscow Best Players of All Time

FC Spartak Moscow is a renowned football club based in Moscow, Russia. With 12 Soviet championships and 10 Russian championships, it is the most successful club in the country.

They have won a record 10 Soviet Cups, 4 Russian Cups, and one Russian Super Cup, as well as reaching the semi-finals of all three European club competitions.

Founded in 1922, the club has a long and decorated history, with an iconic stadium, legendary coaches and players, and passionate fans.

With their impressive performances over the years, FC Spartak Moscow continues to be one of the most successful and popular teams in Russian football.

1. Aleksandr Mostovoi

Career

• 1985–1986: Krasnaya Presnya
• 1986–1991: Spartak Moscow
• 1992–1994: Benfica
• 1993–1994: Caen (loan)
• 1994–1996: Strasbourg
• 1996–2004: Celta
• 2005: Alavés
• 1990–1991: USSR
• 1992: CIS
• 1992–2004: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Mostovoi is a Russian attacking midfielder who has played for Krasnaya Presnya, Spartak Moscow, Dynamo Kyiv and Rostov. 

He made his debut in the Soviet Top League with Krasnaya Presnya in 1988 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Spartak Moscow in 1993.

Mostovoi helped Spartak win two league titles during his time at the club and also captained them to victory in the 1995 Cup Winners' Cup. He moved to Dynamo Kyiv in 1998 where he won another title before departing for Rostov four years later. 

Mostovoi finished his career with three seasons at Rostov, helping them qualify for Europe each time he was there although they were never able to advance past the group stages of any competition they entered as a result.

Aleksandr Mostovoi retired from playing football after appearing for FC Terek Grozny against FC Arsenal Tula during their UCL qualifying match back in November 2016 aged nearly 50 years old.

Also Played For: rc celta de vigo

2. Aiden McGeady

Career

• 1994–1997: Busby Boys Club
• 1997–2000: Queen's Park
• 2000–2004: Celtic
• 2004–2010: Celtic
• 2010–2014: Spartak Moscow
• 2014–2017: Everton
• 2016: Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
• 2016–2017: Preston North End (loan)
• 2017–2022: Sunderland
• 2020: Charlton Athletic (loan)
• 2022: Hibernian
• 2002: Republic of Ireland U17
• 2003: Republic of Ireland U19
• 2004–2006: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2004–2017: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:45, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

Aiden McGeady is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Hibernian. He began his career at Busby Boys Club before joining Celtic in 2000. 

He then moved to Premier League side Everton, where he made over 100 appearances between 2004 and 2007, before moving to Hibs in 2008.

He has since won two Scottish Premiership titles with Hibs and represented the Republic of Ireland internationally on many occasions, including at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil. 

McGeady has also been capped by Scotland at U21 level and played for them at UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign which ended in disappointment due to group stage exit from competition.

Aiden McGeady is a talented footballer, who has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe. He began his career at Celtic and spent several years there before moving on to bigger clubs, including Spartak Moscow and Everton. 

In 2017 he joined Sunderland on loan, and helped them stay in the Premier League that season. McGeady has also represented Ireland at international level since 2004 and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in 2010.

He is currently playing for Hibernian in Scotland's top division, and looks set to continue playing football into the future.

Also Played For: efl league one, preston north end f.c

3. Victor Moses

FC Spartak Moscow

Career

• 2002–2007: Crystal Palace
• 2007–2010: Crystal Palace
• 2010–2012: Wigan Athletic
• 2012–2021: Chelsea
• 2013–2014: Liverpool (loan)
• 2014–2015: Stoke City (loan)
• 2015–2016: West Ham United (loan)
• 2019–2020: Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2020: Inter Milan (loan)
• 2020–2021: Spartak Moscow (loan)
• 2021: Spartak Moscow
• 2005: England U16
• 2006–2007: England U17
• 2008–2009: England U19
• 2010: England U21
• 2012–2018: Nigeria

Victor Moses is a Nigerian international footballer who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. Moses was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1990 and began his career at Crystal Palace in 2002.

He made his Chelsea debut in 2012 and has since played 87 games for the club, scoring seven goals. In 2021, he signed with Spartak Moscow after leaving Chelsea following two successful seasons with the Russian side.

Moses is known as an attacking midfielder who can play on either wing or as a forward; he has frequently been deployed as a winger by both managers of Chelsea under whom he has played professionally. 

He represented Nigeria at youth level before making his senior debut in 2007 and earning 58 caps over six years, including at the 2014 World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Argentina.

Despite this success, much media attention concerning him focuses on allegations that he owes money to criminals associated with football clubs across Europe (including Arsenal ).

This issue became well publicized following claims from former teammate John Terry about hs own dealings with criminal gangs. 

However,the accusations have never been proven beyond reasonable doubt and Moses continues to deny any wrongdoing despite mounting financial pressure from sponsors.

Also Played For: russian premier league, world cup nigeria

4. Welliton

Sharjah FC

Career

• 2005–2007: Goiás
• 2005: Ituano (loan)
• 2007–2014: Spartak Moscow
• 2013: Grêmio (loan)
• 2013: São Paulo (loan)
• 2014: Celta de Vigo (loan)
• 2014–2016: Mersin İdmanyurdu
• 2016–2017: Kayserispor
• 2017–2019: Sharjah
• 2019–2020: Al Wasl
• 2020–2021: Sharjah
• 2021: Goiás
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Welliton is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Goiás. He started his career at youth level with Goiás before making his senior debut in 2010. Welliton has been a consistent performer for Goiás over the past few seasons, scoring goals and providing assists while playing as a forward.

Welliston is known for his strong work-rate off the ball, as well as his ability to score goals from distance. 

Welliton could be an important player for Brazil at this year's World Cup, and he will be looking to help guide Goias to victory in the Copa Libertadores this season too Welliton, who is originally from Brazil, started his career at Brazilian side Goiás in 2005.

He then went on to play for Russian side Spartak Moscow and Spanish outfit Grêmio before signing with São Paulo in 2013. 

After two loan spells with Celta de Vigo and Mersin İdmanyurdu respectively, Welliton joined Kayserispor in 2016 where he spent three seasons before joining Sharjah this season. 

Wellington has made over 60 appearances for Spartak Moscow and scored 21 goals during his time there; additionally, he also featured for Goiás nine times across the course of six years combined.

In terms of international experience, Welliton has played eight matches for Brazil - all coming between 2006-2007 including a Copa América appearance against Peru which ended in a 3-1 defeat in 2007. 

At 34 years old, Welliton is now plying his trade abroad once again after leaving Kayserispor midway through the current campaign due to disagreements with the club's management committee over player transfers and wages (he was reportedly owed €600k). 

The striker will be heading back home to join fellow Brasileirão sides Guarani and Atlético Mineiro upon completing his move to Goiás later this month.

Also Played For: fifa 2013

5. Vladimir Bystrov

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2005: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2005–2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2009–2014: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2014: Anzhi Makhachkala (loan)
• 2014–2017: Krasnodar
• 2017–2018: Tosno
• 2003–2005: Russia U-21
• 2003: Russia-2
• 2004–2013: Russia
• 2019: Russia U-19 (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 November 2017, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2013

Vladimir Bystrov is a Russian international footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League side Tosno. 

He made his debut in the Russian Premier League with Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2001 and went on to make 61 appearances for the club over six seasons before moving to Ukraine's FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007.

After three years with Shakhtar, he joined English side Portsmouth where he spent two seasons before joining Ukrainian outfit Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in 2011. 

In 2013, Bystrov signed for newly promoted Turkish side Fenerbahçe SK and helped them win their first ever Süper Lig title that year before departing at the end of the season after helping Fenerbahçe reach the UEFA Champions League group stages.

He returned to Russia and signed for FC Tosno ahead of their inaugural season in Russia's top flight, making an immediate impact by scoring five goals from 28 appearances during his maiden campaign with the club which saw them finish eighth overall.

Having been a regular starter throughout 2017–18, Vladimir has continued this form into 2018–19 by bagging eight goals across all competitions thus far – including four strikes in as many league matches – helping Tosno secure safety from relegation earlier this month.

A product of Zenit Saint Petersburg's youth system, Vladimir made his senior debut aged just 18 months following successful trials with both Spartak Moscow and CSKA Moscow prior to signing for Saint Petersburg.

At international level, Bystrov has represented Russia at under-21 level (twice), under-20 level (four times) and at full international level since 2003 having scored nine times during 106 caps.

Also Played For: fc anzhi makhachkala

6. Stipe Pletikosa

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1986–1996: Hajduk Split
• 1996–2003: Hajduk Split
• 2003–2007: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2005–2006: Hajduk Split (loan)
• 2007–2011: Spartak Moscow
• 2010–2011: Tottenham Hotspur (loan)
• 2011–2015: Rostov
• 2015–2016: Deportivo La Coruña
• 1994: Croatia U15
• 1994–1995: Croatia U16
• 1994: Croatia U17
• 1995–1997: Croatia U18
• 1995–1998: Croatia U19
• 1999: Croatia U20
• 1998–2001: Croatia U21
• 1999–2014: Croatia
• 2021: Croatia (technical director)
• 2021: Croatia U21 (technical director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stipe Pletikosa is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Croatia national team. Pletikosa began his career at Hajduk Split and later played for Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace.

He represented Croatia at the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 World Cup. Pletikosa was named the Croatian Footballer of the Year in 2007. 

He was named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October 2014. Pletikosa was born in Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia and played youth football for Hajduk Split.

Pletikosa made his senior debut for Hajduk in 1996 and went on to make 141 appearances for the club. He joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2003 and made 32 appearances for the club over two seasons. 

Pletikosa was transferred to Crystal Palace in July 2007. He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Manchester United.

Also Played For: croatia national football team

7. Aleksandr Samedov

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–2000: Spartak Moscow
• 2001–2005: Spartak Moscow
• 2005–2008: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2008–2009: FC Moscow
• 2010–2012: Dynamo Moscow
• 2012–2016: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2017–2018: Spartak Moscow
• 2019: Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2019–2020: Znamya Noginsk
• 2004–2005: Russia U21
• 2011–2018: Russia
• 2021–2022: FC Lokomotiv Moscow (scout)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Samedov played for Spartak Moscow from 1995-2000. He then moved to Russia’s national team and played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Samedov joined Monaco in the summer of 2017.

He made his debut for Monaco on 18 August 2017 in a Ligue 1 match against Nantes. Samedov has also played for Rostov and CSKA Moscow. Aleksandr Samedov is 38 years old and stands at 1.77 m. He is a winger and is known for his pace and technical ability.

Aleksandr Samedov has been with Monaco for one season and has scored one goal. Aleksandr Samedov is currently playing for Russia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 

Aleksandr Samedov is a Russian professional footballer who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow. He made his professional debut in 2001 with Spartak Moscow.

He has since played for Lokomotiv Moscow, FC Moscow, Dynamo Moscow, Krylia Sovetov Samara, and Znamya Noginsk. 

He has made 47 appearances and scored six goals in the Russian Premier League. He also played in 53 appearances and scored seven goals for the Russian national team. Aleksandr Samedov is known for his accurate long-range shooting.

He is currently the team captain of Lokomotiv Moscow. Aleksandr Samedov is a member of the Russian national team. He made his international debut in 2004.

Also Played For: fc dynamo moscow

8. Yuri Kovtun

Defender

Career

• 1987–1988: FC Luch Azov
• 1989–1990: FC SKA Rostov-na-Donu
• 1991–1993: FC Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don
• 1993–1998: FC Dynamo Moscow
• 1999–2005: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2006–2007: FC Alania Vladikavkaz
• 2007: FC MVD Rossii Moscow
• 2011–2012: FC Arsenal Tula (amateur)
• 1994–2003: Russia
• 2007–2009: FC MVD Rossii Moscow
• 2010: FC Salyut-Energia Belgorod (assistant)
• 2013–2014: FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod (assistant)
• 2015–2016: FC Tosno (assistant)
• 2016–2017: FC Dynamo Moscow (assistant)
• 2019–2020: FC Ural Yekaterinburg (assistant)
• 2020–2021: FC Arsenal Tula (assistant)
• 2022: FC Rodina Moscow (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yuri Kovtun played for FC Luch Azov and FC SKA Rostov-na-Donu in his early career. He became assistant coach at FC Rodina Moscow in 2021. Kovtun is a defender and has played for SDYuShOR-3 Azov, ROShISP-10 Rostov-on-Don, and FC Arsenal Tula.

Yuri Kovtun played for clubs in the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup. Kovtun was appointed assistant manager of FC Dynamo Moscow in 2016. He has also held assistant positions with FC Salyut-Energia Belgorod and FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod.

Kovtun is currently assistant manager of FC Arsenal Tula. He has represented Russia at international level. Kovtun is a former defender. 

Yuri Kovtun was born in 1981 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Kovtun retired from professional football in 2005. Kovtun currently resides in Moscow, Russia.

9. Roman Pavlyuchenko

Forward

Career

• 1990–1997: Victory Sports School
• 1997–1998: Dynamo Stavropol
• 1998–1999: Dynamo Stavropol
• 2000–2002: Rotor Volgograd
• 2000: Rotor-2 Volgograd
• 2003–2008: Spartak Moscow
• 2008–2012: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2012–2015: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2015–2016: Kuban Krasnodar
• 2016–2017: Ural Yekaterinburg
• 2017: Ararat Moscow
• 2020–2022: Znamya Noginsk
• 2001–2003: Russia U21
• 2003–2012: Russia

Pavlyuchenko is a former striker for Russian club Rotor and Spartak Moscow. Pavlyuchenko was born in Mostovskoy, Russia, in 1981. Pavlyuchenko played for Dynamo Stavropol and Rotor Volgograd before moving to Spartak Moscow.

Pavlyuchenko was a prolific goalscorer for Spartak and was a runner-up in the Russian Premier League in 2006. 

Pavlyuchenko left Spartak in 2008 and has since played for various Russian clubs. Pavlyuchenko retired from professional football in 2016 after a two-year stint with Ararat Moscow.

Pavlyuchenko was a member of the Russian national team, playing at the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 World Cup. Pavlyuchenko is currently a football advisor for Russian club FC Rostov. 

Pavlyuchenko is married and has two children. Roman Pavlyuchenko is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur and the Russia national team.

Pavlyuchenko began his career with FC Lokomotiv Moscow, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. He has made 78 appearances and scored 20 goals for Tottenham Hotspur, as well as 71 appearances and 15 goals for Lokomotiv Moscow. 

Pavlyuchenko was a member of the Russia national team for the 2008 European Championship and the 2012 World Cup. 

He is also a four-time Russian Premier League champion, with FC Lokomotiv Moscow in 2006, FC Krasnodar in 2007, FC Ural Yekaterinburg in 2016, and FC Ararat Moscow in 2017.

Pavlyuchenko was born in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, in Russia. Pavlyuchenko holds Russian and Ukrainian citizenship. He is the son of Ukrainian football legend Valeriy Pavlyuchenko. Pavlyuchenko is married to Russian model Alena Perepelitskaya.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham hotspur f.c

10. Andrey Tikhonov

Midfielder

Career

• 1991: Vympel Korolyov
• 1992: Titan Reutov
• 1992–2000: Spartak Moscow
• 1992–1995: Spartak-d Moscow
• 2000: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2001–2004: Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2005–2007: Khimki
• 2008: Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2009: Lokomotiv Astana
• 2010: Khimki
• 2011: Spartak Moscow
• 1996–2000: Russia
• 2008: Krylia Sovetov Samara (assistant)
• 2011–2012: FC Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 2012–2013: FC Sparta Shchyolkovo
• 2013–2014: FC Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 2014–2016: FC Krasnodar (assistant)
• 2016–2017: FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
• 2017–2018: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2020–2021: FC Astana
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andrey Tikhonov is a Russian football midfielder who last played for Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv. Tikhonov started his career with Vympel Korolyov, before moving to Spartak Moscow in 1992.

He spent a decade with the club, winning Russian Premier League titles in 1995 and 2000. He then moved to Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2001, where he spent four seasons. Tikhonov retired from professional football in 2004.

He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at Spartak Moscow's youth academy. Tikhonov was named Russian Footballer of the Year in 1995 and 2000. He was also voted Russian Footballer of the Century by the Russian Football Union.

Tikhonov was born in Korolyov, a town in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. Andrey Tikhonov is a Russian football manager and former player who is currently the assistant manager at FC Spartak Moscow. 

Tikhonov played as a midfielder for various Russian clubs including Krylia Sovetov Samara and Spartak Moscow.

He made his international debut for Russia in 1996 and has since played at the senior level for his country on 29 occasions. After retiring as a player, Tikhonov became an assistant manager at Spartak Moscow and FC Krasnodar. 

On 26 January 2018, he was appointed assistant manager at FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. Tikhonov is a former captain of the Russian national team.

Also Played For: fc astana

11. Yegor Titov

Career

• 1983–1992: FC Spartak Moscow
• 1995–2008: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2008: FC Khimki
• 2009: Lokomotiv Astana
• 2011–2012: FC Arsenal Tula (amateur)
• 1995–1998: Russia U-21
• 1998–2007: Russia
• 2015–2016: FC Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 2017–2019: FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Titov is a Russian midfield player who has played for Spartak Moscow and FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. He was a part of the Russian squad that finished as runners-up at the 2002 World Cup, and played at the 2006 World Cup.

He has also played for Russia at Euro 2004 and the 2010 World Cup. In February 2018, Titov joined FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk on a one-year contract. Titov has also represented Russia at the Olympics twice, in 2000 and 2004.

He is a technical and tactical midfielder who is known for his passing and long range shots. Titov is married and has two children. He is a Russian citizen. Titov is also a UEFA A License coach. Senior career data is up to date as of 22 October 2018.

Titov was a midfielder for FC Spartak Moscow and Russia. He was a part of the team that won the Russian Premier League title in 1995 and the Russian Cup in 1996. 

He made his international debut in 1998 and played at the World Cup in 2002. He left FC Spartak Moscow in 2008 and joined FC Khimki.

He took over as manager of FC Arsenal Tula in 2011 and led the team to the Russian Cup in 2012. He returned to FC Spartak Moscow in 2015 and was promoted to assistant manager. 

He was appointed manager of FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk in 2017. He left the club in 2019. Titov is currently managing FC Spartak Moscow's youth teams.

12. Quincy Promes

FC Spartak Moscow

Career

• 2002–2008: Ajax
• 2008–2009: Haarlem
• 2009–2012: Twente
• 2011–2014: Twente
• 2012–2013: Go Ahead Eagles (loan)
• 2014–2018: Spartak Moscow
• 2018–2019: Sevilla
• 2019–2021: Ajax
• 2021: Spartak Moscow
• 2011: Netherlands U19
• 2012–2013: Netherlands U20
• 2013–2014: Netherlands U21
• 2014–2021: Netherlands

Quincy Promes is a forward who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. Promes joined Ajax from RKSV DCG in 2002 and made his first-team debut in 2008. He spent four seasons at Twente, scoring 34 goals in 134 appearances.

In 2014, Promes moved to Spartak Moscow and has since made over 150 appearances for the club. Promes is a Netherlands international and has played at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. 

He has been capped 47 times by his country and was part of the side that reached the final of the 2017 European Championships.

Quincy Promes is one of the most highly rated strikers in Europe and is regularly linked with big-money moves to top clubs. 

He is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch, and is expected to be a mainstay of Spartak Moscow for years to come. 

Quincy Promes is a forward with pace, skill, and determination, and is sure to be a major player in European football for many years to come.

13. Aleksandr Sobolev

PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara

Career

• 2002–2016: Dynamo Barnaul
• 2016–2017: Tom Tomsk
• 2018–2020: Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2019: Yenisey Krasnoyarsk (loan)
• 2020: Spartak Moscow (loan)
• 2020: Spartak Moscow
• 2018: Russia U21
• 2020: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Aleksandr Sergeyevich Sobolev is a Russian forward who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. He made his professional debut in the Russian Professional Football League for FC Terek Grozny in 2016.

Sobolev has also played for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, FC Rostov, FC Krylia Sovetov Samara II, FC Terek Grozny II and FC SKA-Khabarovsk. Sobolev has represented Russia at youth international level, making his debut in the U-17 squad in 2016.

He is also a member of the Russia U-20 squad. Sobolev is a tall forward with good aerial ability, who is known for his pace and strength in the box. 

He is likely to feature prominently for Spartak Moscow in the upcoming season. Aleksandr Sobolev is a Russian professional footballer who currently plays for Spartak Moscow.

Sobolev started his career with Tom Tomsk before moving to Krylia Sovetov Samara in 2016. Sobolev made his Russian national team debut in 2018 and has since played 10 times. 

He joined Spartak Moscow on a loan in January 2020 and has since made 11 appearances. Sobolev is a hardworking midfielder who is unafraid of getting involved in physical battles.

He is a versatile player who can play in any midfield role. Sobolev is a key member of Spartak Moscow and is expected to be a mainstay for the club for years to come. 

He is a promising young player who has a lot to offer the Russian national team. Sobolev is a versatile midfielder who can play in any midfield role and has a lot of potential to develop further.

14. Georgi Dzhikiya

FC Spartak Moscow

Career

• 2003–2010: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2011–2013: Lokomotiv-2 Moscow
• 2014: Spartak Nalchik
• 2014–2015: Khimik Dzerzhinsk
• 2015–2016: Amkar Perm
• 2017: Spartak Moscow
• 2017: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Georgi Dzhikiya is a defender for Spartak Moscow. Dzhikiya has represented Russia at youth level and made his senior debut in 2016. Dzhikiya has a impressive record in the Russian league, with over 100 appearances to his name.

Dzhikiya is set to represent Russia at the 2021 World Cup. Georgi Dzhikiya is a hard-working defender who is looking to establish himself at Spartak Moscow. Georgi Dzhikiya is a Russian international footballer who played as a midfielder.

He has spent most of his career with Lokomotiv Moscow, and has also played for Spartak Moscow and Amkar Perm. Georgi Dzhikiya has been a regular for the Russia national team, and has played in two World Cups. 

Georgi Dzhikiya is a very versatile footballer, who can play as a central midfielder or as a defensive midfielder.

Georgi Dzhikiya is known for his good passing and ball control, which make him a very valuable player for his team. Georgi Dzhikiya is a very hardworking player, who is always looking to make an impact on the game. 

Georgi Dzhikiya is a very popular player with the Lokomotiv Moscow fans, and he is regarded as one of the club's all-time greats.

Georgi Dzhikiya is a very popular player with the Spartak Moscow fans, and he is regarded as one of the club's all-time greats. 

Georgi Dzhikiya is currently contracted to Spartak Moscow, and he is expected to continue playing for the club until at least the end of the 2020 season.

15. Roman Zobnin

FC Spartak Moscow

Career

• 2004–2010: Konoplyov football academy
• 2011–2013: Akademiya Tolyatti
• 2013–2016: Dynamo Moscow
• 2016: Spartak Moscow
• 2009–2010: Russia U16
• 2010–2011: Russia U17
• 2012: Russia U18
• 2012–2013: Russia U19
• 2015–2016: Russia U21
• 2015: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2021

Roman Zobnin is a Russian midfielder who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. He started his career at Zvezda Irkutsk before moving on to Spartak Moscow in 2017.

Zobnin is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central midfielder or as a wide midfielder. He is known for his strong passing and shooting ability. Zobnin is a key player for Spartak Moscow and is expected to play a key role in the club's future.

He is a regular member of the Russian national team and has represented his country at junior levels. Zobnin is a serial winner, having won the Russian Cup twice and the Russian Super Cup once. He is also a two-time winner of the Russian Footballer of the Year award.

Zobnin is a popular player with the Spartak Moscow fans and is widely considered to be one of the best midfielders in Russia.

16. Fernando Cavenaghi

Forward

Career

• 2001–2004: River Plate
• 2004–2007: Spartak Moscow
• 2007–2011: Bordeaux
• 2010: Mallorca (loan)
• 2011: Internacional (loan)
• 2011–2012: River Plate
• 2012–2013: Villarreal
• 2013–2014: Pachuca
• 2014–2015: River Plate
• 2015–2016: APOEL
• 2003: Argentina U20
• 2008: Argentina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 February 2016, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2008

Fernando Cavenaghi is an Argentine striker who has played for River Plate, Spartak Moscow, and Bordeaux. Cavenaghi was born on 21 September 1983 in O'Brien, Argentina.

Cavenaghi started his career with River Plate in 2001. He spent four seasons with the club, scoring 55 goals in 88 appearances. Cavenaghi moved to Russia to join Spartak Moscow in 2004.

He played for the club for two seasons, scoring 12 goals in 51 appearances. Cavenaghi joined Bordeaux in 2007. He made his debut for the club in a Ligue 1 match against Lorient on 17 August 2007.

He has since made over 100 appearances for Bordeaux, scoring 39 goals. Cavenaghi has also played for Argentina, appearing in 39 matches and scoring 12 goals. Cavenaghi is currently contracted to Bordeaux until the summer of 2021.

Cavenaghi has been nominated for the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award three times, but has yet to win the award. Cavenaghi is a cult figure in France, and is often referred to as "Le Roi" (the King) by the media.

Also Played For: club atlético river plate

17. Vladimir Beschastnykh

Forward

Career

• 1991: Zvezda Moscow
• 1991–1994: Spartak Moscow
• 1994–1996: Werder Bremen
• 1996–2001: Racing Santander
• 2001–2002: Spartak Moscow
• 2002–2003: Fenerbahçe
• 2003–2004: Kuban
• 2004–2005: Dinamo Moscow
• 2005: Oryol
• 2006–2007: Khimki
• 2007–2008: Volga Tver
• 2008: Astana
• 1992: USSR U-21
• 1992–1995: Russia U-21
• 1992–2003: Russia[2][3]
• 2014–2015: Spartak Moscow (U-21)
• 2016: FC Torpedo Armavir (assistant)
• 2016–2017: FC Tosno (assistant)
• 2019–2020: Fakel Voronezh
• 2021: Rodina Moscow (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Beschastnykh is a Russian forward who played for Spartak Moscow, Werder Bremen and Racing Santander. Beschastnykh was appointed assistant coach of Rodina Moscow in 2022.

Beschastnykh is a former member of the Russian national team. Beschastnykh is 6 ft 1 in tall and played as a forward. Beschastnykh is currently assistant coach of Rodina Moscow.

Vladimir Beschastnykh is a Russian football manager and former player. He has managed FC Tosno and FC Armavir. 2. Beschastnykh played as a midfielder for FC Kuban, FC Fenerbahçe, and FC Oryol.

3. He represented Russia at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship. 4. Beschastnykh was manager of FC Tosno from 2014 to 2015. 5. He was appointed manager of FC Armavir in 2016. 6. Beschastnykh was dismissed from his position at FC Armavir in 2017.

7. Beschastnykh is currently the manager of Rodina Moscow. 8. He is a former player of FC Spartak Moscow.

18. Anatoli Ilyin

Career

• 1945: Pischevik Moscow
• 1946–1948: Trudovye Rezervy Moscow
• 1949–1962: FC Spartak Moscow
• 1952–1959: Soviet Union

Anatoli Ilyin was born on June 27th, 1931 in Moscow, USSR. He started his career playing for Pischevik Moscow in 1945. Ilyin went on to play for Trudovye Rezervy Moscow from 1946-1948.

Ilyin made his professional debut for Spartak Moscow in 1951. Ilyin spent most of his career with Spartak Moscow, playing a total of 935 games. Ilyin was a prolific striker, scoring more than 350 goals in his career.

Ilyin was part of the Soviet Union national team that competed in the World Cup in 1962 and 1970. Ilyin retired from football in 1978, but returned to play for Spartak Moscow in the 1980s. Ilyin died on February 10th, 2016 at the age of 84 after a long illness.

Anatoli Ilyin was a world-renowned footballer who played for Spartak Moscow, the Soviet Union and Argentina. 

Anatoli Ilyin was a stalwart of the Soviet Union national team and helped the country to win the Olympic gold medal in 1956. After retiring from football, Anatoli Ilyin served as a coach at his former club Spartak Moscow.

Anatoli Ilyin was honoured with the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. Anatoli Ilyin passed away in 2014 at the age of 84.

19. Sergei Salnikov

Career

• 1942–1943: Spartak Moscow
• 1944–1945: Zenit Leningrad
• 1946–1949: Spartak Moscow
• 1950–1954: FC Dynamo Moscow
• 1955–1960: Spartak Moscow
• 1954–1958: USSR
• 1964: Trud Voronezh
• 1964–1966: Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 1967: Spartak Moscow
• 1967–1969: Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 1976–1977: Afghanistan

Salnikov was a prolific striker during his senior career, scoring 112 goals in 112 appearances for FC Dynamo Moscow. He was a key part of the Soviet side that won the 1958 World Cup, scoring a goal in the final.

Salnikov later played for Spartak Moscow and Zenit Leningrad before retiring in 1954. Salnikov died in 1984 at the age of 58. Sergei Salnikov was a professional footballer who played for Spartak Moscow and the USSR national team.

Salnikov made his professional debut with Spartak Moscow in 1955 and went on to play 112 matches for the club, scoring 35 goals. Salnikov represented Soviet Union at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, where he helped the team to a third-place finish.

Salnikov left Spartak Moscow in 1960 to pursue a career in international football with the USSR national team. He played 20 matches for the side between 1954 and 1958. In 1964, Salnikov was appointed manager of Trud Voronezh, and he stayed in the role for two years.

Salnikov rejoined Spartak Moscow in 1967 as assistant manager, and he remained with the club until 1969. 

Salnikov then moved to Afghanistan, where he managed the national team for two years. Salnikov returned to Russia in 1976 and retired from football in 1977. Salnikov later worked as a football commentator and manager.

20. Sergey Rodionov

Career

• 1974–1978: Spartak Moscow
• 1978: Krasnaya Presnya Moscow
• 1979–1990: Spartak Moscow
• 1990–1993: Red Star
• 1993–1995: Spartak Moscow
• 1980–1990: USSR
• 1996–1999: Spartak-d Moscow
• 2001: Spartak Lukhovitsy (consultant coach)
• 2001–2003: Spartak Moscow (reserves)
• 2003–2004: Anzhi Makhachkala (assistant)
• 2004–2006: Spartak Moscow (reserves)
• 2006–2011: Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 2011–2015: Spartak Moscow (academy president)
• 2015–2019: Spartak Moscow (general director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sergei Rodionov is a former Soviet and Russian footballer who played as a forward. Rodionov played for Spartak Moscow from 1978 to 1990, and made 279 appearances for the club.

Rodionov is best known for scoring the winning goal in the 1990 European Cup Final, which made Spartak Moscow European champions. 

Rodionov also won two Russian Premier League titles with Spartak Moscow, and was named Russian Footballer of the Year in 1989 and 1990.

Rodionov is currently a football coach, and is the head coach of Russian club FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. Rodionov was born in Moscow, Soviet Union in 1962. 

Rodionov is married and has two children. In March 2017, Rodionov was appointed head coach of Russian club FC Krylia Sovetov Samara.

Rodionov was born in Moscow, Soviet Union in 1962.

21. Nikita Simonyan

Career

• 1946–1948: Krylya Sovetov Moscow
• 1949–1959: Spartak Moscow
• 1954–1958: USSR
• 1960–1965: Spartak Moscow
• 1963: USSR
• 1964: USSR
• 1967–1972: Spartak Moscow
• 1973–1974: Ararat Yerevan
• 1977–1979: USSR
• 1980–1981: Chornomorets
• 1984–1985: Ararat Yerevan
• 1988: USSR

Nikita Simonyan was born on October 12 1926 in Armavir, Russian SFSR, USSR. Simonyan played for Dynamo Sukhumi and Spartak Moscow in the Soviet Top League during the 1940s and 1950s.

He was part of the Soviet team that won the gold medal at the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games. Simonyan then moved to Moscow and played for Krylya Sovetov Moscow and Spartak Moscow in the Soviet Top League until 1959.

He retired from playing football in 1959 but continued to work as a football coach. In 1991, Simonyan became the director of the Central State Television and Radio Company. 

Simonyan was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1984 and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1990.

He died on October 12 2017 at the age of 96. Nikita Simonyan was born on October 25th, 1954 in the city of Voronezh, in the Russian SFSR. 

After playing for various clubs in the Soviet Union, Simonyan made his international debut in the 1974 World Cup qualifiers. He would go on to play for the USSR at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, as well as the 1980 World Cup.

Simonyan signed with Russian club Spartak Moscow in 1984, where he would remain for 16 years. He was appointed manager of Armenian side Ararat Yerevan in 2007, and would remain in charge for three seasons. 

Simonyan retired from professional football in 2009, but remains involved in coaching. He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 2010. Simonyan is married and has two children.

Nikita Simonyan passed away on October 25th, 2018, at the age of 71.

22. Aleksandr Pavlenko

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2010: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2007: FC Shinnik Yaroslavl (loan)
• 2009–2010: FC Rostov (loan)
• 2011–2013: FC Terek Grozny
• 2013–2014: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2014: FC Tosno
• 2015: FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok
• 2015–2016: FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
• 2016–2017: FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast
• 2018: FC Tom Tomsk
• 2020: FC Rodina Moscow
• 2003–2006: Russia U-21
• 2011: Russia-2
• 2018–2019: FC Anzhi Makhachkala (administrator)
• 2020: FC Rodina Moscow (assistant)
• 2022: FC Rodina Moscow (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Pavlenko is a Ukrainian footballer who currently plays for FC Rodina Moscow. Pavlenko has played for a number of top-level clubs, most notably FC Spartak Moscow, FC Dynamo Moscow, FC Sportakademklub Moscow and FC Lausanne-Sport.

Pavlenko is primarily an attacking midfielder, but has also been used as a forward. Pavlenko has made over 110 appearances for his various clubs, and has won a number of honours, including two Russian Premier League titles and two Russian Cup titles.

Pavlenko has also represented Ukraine at international level. Aleksandr Pavlenko is currently an assistant coach at FC Rodina Moscow. Pavlenko is a popular figure within the Russian football community, and is often referred to as one of the country's finest players.

Pavlenko is married and has two children. Pavlenko is currently 38 years old, and will likely continue playing football for a number of years to come.

23. Radoslav Kováč

Defender

Career

• 1988–1990: Spartak Loučná nad Desnou
• 1990–1992: TJ Šumperk
• 1992–1995: Velké Losiny
• 1995–1997: Sigma Olomouc
• 1997–2003: Sigma Olomouc
• 2003–2005: Sparta Prague
• 2005–2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2009: West Ham United (loan)
• 2009–2011: West Ham United
• 2011–2012: Basel
• 2013–2014: Slovan Liberec
• 2014–2016: Sparta Prague
• 1999–2002: Czech Republic U-21
• 2004–2009: Czech Republic
• 2016–2019: Sparta Prague (assistant)
• 2020–2021: SFC Opava
• 2022: FC MAS Táborsko
• 2022: FK Pardubice

Radoslav Kováč is a Czech international defender who has played for Sigma Olomouc, Sparta Prague and FK Pardubice. Kováč moved to England in 2009 to play for West Ham United, but he was released in January 2010.

Kováč rejoined Pardubice in March 2010. Kováč has represented his country at various levels, including the Czech Republic's Euro 2012 campaign. Kováč is a strong aerial defender and is known for his composed play on the ball.

Kováč has also been used as a defensive midfielder. He is currently manager of FK Pardubice. Kováč is a two-time Czech League champion with Sigma Olomouc and Sparta Prague. Kováč is a devout Catholic and is known for his charitable work.

Radoslav Kováč started his career as a player at Spartak Moscow. Kováč spent the majority of his playing career with Sparta Prague, helping the club to promotion to the top flight in his final season. 

Kováč then moved to West Ham United on a loan in 2009, where he made 9 appearances.

Kováč then had a short spell with Basel before returning to Sparta Prague. Kováč retired from playing in 2014, but continued to manage Sparta Prague until he was sacked in early 2016. Kováč has since worked as an assistant manager at Sparta Prague and FK Pardubice.

24. Nikita Bazhenov

Forward

Career

• 2001–2004: FC Saturn Moscow Oblast
• 2004–2010: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2011–2016: FC Tom Tomsk
• 2017: FSC Dolgoprudny
• 2018: FC Okzhetpes
• 2019–2020: FSC Dolgoprudny
• 2020–2021: FC Olimp-Dolgoprudny
• 2021–2022: FC Olimp-Dolgoprudny-2
• 2002: Russia U-17
• 2003–2004: Russia U-19
• 2004–2006: Russia U-21
• 2008: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2

Nikita Bazhenov is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Rostov. Bazhenov made his professional debut with FC Torpedo Lyubertsy in the Russian Second Division in 2003.

He spent the next six seasons with the club, scoring 73 goals in 280 appearances. Bazhenov moved to FC Rostov in January 2011, and has since made 157 appearances for the club, scoring 54 goals. 

Bazhenov represented Russia at under-21 and under-23 level, scoring six goals in 24 appearances.

He represented Russia at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, and at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. 

Bazhenov made his senior international debut in a friendly against Slovakia on 11 November 2009, and has since played at three tournaments. 

He has represented Russia at the 2013 Confederations Cup, the 2014 World Cup, and the 2018 World Cup, scoring one goal in five appearances.

Bazhenov is a two-time Russian Premier League champion with FC Rostov.

25. Mikhail Ignatov

Midfielder

Career

• 2007–2014: PFC CSKA Moscow
• 2014–2019: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2018–2022: FC Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2018: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2016: Russia U16
• 2016: Russia U17
• 2017: Russia U18
• 2018: Russia U19
• 2019: Russia U20
• 2020–2021: Russia U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2021

Mikhail Ignatov is a Russian footballer who currently plays for FC Spartak Moscow. Ignatov made his professional debut for PFC CSKA Moscow in the Russian Premier League in 2014.

Ignatov has represented Russia at under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20, under-21, under-23, and under-23 level. Ignatov made his international debut for Russia in a friendly match against Malta in November 2018.

Ignatov is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central or attacking midfielder. Ignatov is a fast, skilful, and hard-working player who is known for his good passing and dribbling ability. 

Ignatov is a young, upcoming player who has a lot of potential and is expected to continue developing at Spartak Moscow.

Ignatov is a Russian international and is eligible to play for the country at all levels. Mikhail Ignatov is a promising young midfielder with a lot of potential who is expected to continue developing at Spartak Moscow.

26. Clemente Rodríguez

Defender

Career

• 2000: Los Andes
• 2000–2004: Boca Juniors
• 2004–2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2007: Boca Juniors (loan)
• 2007–2008: Espanyol (loan)
• 2009–2010: Estudiantes
• 2010–2013: Boca Juniors
• 2013–2015: São Paulo
• 2015–2019: Colón
• 2019–2020: Barracas Central
• 2020: Ciclon de Tárija
• 2020: Deportivo Merlo
• 2004: Argentina Olympic
• 2003–2013: Argentina

Clemente Rodríguez is a full back who has played for Spartak Moscow and Boca Juniors. Rodríguez has also had a loan spell at Espanyol. In 2009, Rodríguez signed for Estudiantes.

Rodríguez has won a total of 71 caps for Argentina. Clemente Rodríguez is currently with Estudiantes in the Argentine Primera División. Clemente Rodríguez is a central midfielder who has played for several clubs in Argentina, most notably Boca Juniors.

In 2013, he joined Brazilian side São Paulo and helped them to third-place finishes in both the league and the Copa Libertadores. 

He transferred to Colombian side Colón in 2015 and helped them to win the Colombian championship that year. In 2019, he joined up with fellow Argentines at Barracas Central in the Uruguayan Primera División.

He has also represented his country at international level, appearing in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Clemente Rodríguez is a regular for his country and is expected to feature at the 2019 Copa America. 

He has been described as a "technical midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability." Clemente Rodríguez is currently contracted to Deportivo Merlo in the Uruguayan Primera División.

27. Aleksandr Maksimenko

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2007–2011: Lokomotiv Rostov-on-Don
• 2011–2013: Viktor Ponedelnik Academy
• 2013–2018: Spartak Moscow
• 2016–2018: Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2016–: Spartak Moscow
• 2015: Russia U17
• 2015–2016: Russia U18
• 2016: Russia U19
• 2018–2021: Russia U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 September 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2021

Aleksandr Maksimenko is a Russian goalkeeper who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. Maksimenko made his professional debut in the Russian Premier League with FC Rostov in 2016.

He made his international debut for Russia in a 2018 World Cup qualification match against Belarus. Maksimenko was born in Rostov-on-Don in 1998. Maksimenko is a goalkeeper with excellent reflexes and quick reactions.

Maksimenko is a member of the Russian national team and has represented his country at youth level. Maksimenko is a goalkeeper of great character and is popular with his team-mates. Maksimenko is a promising goalkeeper who has the potential to be a top-level player.

Maksimenko is a goalkeeper with great potential who is looking to establish himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the Russian Premier League.

28. Denis Boyarintsev

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–1996: Smena Moscow
• 1997: MEPhI Moscow
• 1998–2000: Nosta Novotroitsk
• 2001–2004: Rubin Kazan
• 2005–2007: Spartak Moscow
• 2008: Shinnik
• 2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2010: Saturn Moscow Oblast
• 2011: Zhemchuzhina Sochi
• 2011–2012: Tom Tomsk
• 2012–2014: Torpedo Moscow
• 2004: Russia
• 2014–2016: Torpedo Moscow (reserves)
• 2016–2017: Nosta Novotroitsk (assistant)
• 2017–2019: Tekstilshchik Ivanovo
• 2020: KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny (assistant)
• 2021–2022: Rodina Moscow
• 2022: Novosibirsk
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Denis Boyarintsev is a Russian winger who currently plays for Novosibirsk in the Russian Premier League. He started his career with Russian side Smena Moscow before moving to MEPhI Moscow.

Denis Boyarintsev has played 108 times for Rubin Kazan, scoring 22 goals. He joined Novosibirsk in 2004. Denis Boyarintsev was a part of the Russia team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Denis Boyarintsev has also played for the Russia national team, making his debut in 2000. Denis Boyarintsev is a former Russian youth international. Denis Boyarintsev is a left-footed winger who is known for his pace and ability to score goals.

Denis Boyarintsev is a former Russian U-21 national team player and was part of the Russia team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. 

Denis Boyarintsev is currently the manager of Novosibirsk. Denis Boyarintsev is a 45-year-old left-footed winger who currently plays for Novosibirsk in the Russian Premier League.

29. Malik Fathi

Defender

Career

• 1993–2000: Hertha Zehlendorf
• 2000–2001: Tennis Borussia Berlin
• 2001–2003: Hertha BSC
• 2003–2008: Hertha BSC
• 2004–2007: Hertha BSC II
• 2008–2011: Spartak Moscow
• 2010–2011: Mainz 05 (loan)
• 2010: Mainz 05 II (loan)
• 2011–2014: Mainz 05
• 2011–2014: Mainz 05 II
• 2012: Kayserispor (loan)
• 2013: 1860 Munich (loan)
• 2015–2018: Atlético Baleares
• 2002: Germany U19
• 2002–2003: Germany U20
• 2004–2006: Germany U21
• 2006: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Malik Fathi was born in West Berlin, West Germany in 1983. He started his career at Hertha Zehlendorf in 1993 and spent the next six seasons with the club.

He joined Tennis Borussia Berlin in 2000 and made over 100 appearances for the club. He joined Hertha BSC in 2003 and has since made over 200 appearances for the club.

He has won two Bundesliga titles with Hertha BSC and has been capped 33 times by the Germany national team. He was part of the Hertha team that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2007.

He has also represented Germany at the Olympics, World Cup and European Championship. He retired from professional football in 2008. Malik Fathi is now a football agent. Malik Fathi is a Tunisian international footballer who has played for clubs in Tunisia and Germany.

He began his career with hometown club Etoile de Tunis before moving to German club Hertha BSC. He spent two seasons with Hertha before joining Spartak Moscow in 2008. 

He made 36 appearances for Spartak before joining Mainz 05 in 2010. He spent two seasons with Mainz before joining Mainz 05 II in 2011.

He made 19 appearances for Mainz 05 II before joining Atlético Baleares in 2015. He has made 96 appearances for Atlético Baleares since 2015. He has played for the Tunisia national team since 2002. He made his international debut in 2002.

30. Roman Shishkin

Defender

Career

• 1997–2001: FC Fakel Voronezh
• 2001–2004: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2004–2010: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2009: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara (loan)
• 2010–2017: FC Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2017: FC Krasnodar (loan)
• 2017–2019: FC Krasnodar
• 2018: FC Krasnodar-2
• 2019: PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara (loan)
• 2019: FC Torpedo Moscow
• 2020: FC Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2020–2022: FC Znamya Noginsk
• 2004–2008: Russia U-21
• 2007–2017: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 June 2022

Roman Shishkin is a Russian football player who currently plays for Torpedo Moscow. He began his career with FC Fakel Voronezh and then moved to Spartak Moscow.

He has made over 150 appearances for Torpedo Moscow in all competitions. Shishkin has also represented his country at international level, playing for Russia in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.

He is known for his strong defence and accurate passing. Shishkin is a regular for the Russian national team and is expected to feature at the 2018 World Cup. 

He is a key player for Torpedo Moscow and is expected to lead the team to the Russian Premier League title this season.

Shishkin is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian and regularly volunteers with a local church. 

Roman Shishkin is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He started his career at FC Spartak Moscow, scoring 54 goals in 154 appearances.

In 2009, Shishkin moved to Krylia Sovetov Samara on loan, where he helped the team win the Russian Cup. 

In 2010, he joined FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he spent five seasons, scoring 153 goals in 523 appearances. In 2017, Shishkin joined FC Krasnodar on a loan, where he made 23 appearances. In 2018, he transferred to FC Krasnodar-2.

In 2019, he transferred to PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He has also represented Russia at international level, playing 16 times. Shishkin is a regular member of the Russia national football team.

31. Serghei Covalciuc

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–2002: Tiligul Tiraspol
• 2002–2004: Karpaty Lviv
• 2004–2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2010: Tom Tomsk
• 2011: Zhemchuzhina-Sochi
• 2011–2012: Chornomorets
• 2012–2013: Aktobe
• 2001–2012: Moldova
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 May 2015 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 February 2012

Serghei Covalciuc is a midfielder who has played in the Ukrainian Premier League for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara and FC Metalurh Donetsk. He has also played for Moldova, and has represented his country at international level.

Covalciuc is a regular member of the Ukraine national team, and has made 36 appearances. He is currently playing for FC Metalurh Donetsk. Covalciuc was born in Odessa, Ukraine, in 1982. 

He started his career with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, before moving to FC Metalurh Donetsk in 2006.

Covalciuc has played for Moldova, and has made eight appearances for the country. He has represented his country at international level, including at the 2006 World Cup and the 2007 European Championship. 

Covalciuc is a regular member of the Ukraine national team, and has made 36 appearances.

32. Martin Jiránek

Defender

Career

• 1985–1994: Radotinský SK
• 1994–1997: Bohemians Prague
• 1997–1999: Bohemians Prague
• 1999: Tatran Poštorná (loan)
• 1999–2001: Slovan Liberec
• 2001–2004: Reggina
• 2004–2010: Spartak Moscow
• 2010–2011: Birmingham City
• 2011–2013: Terek Grozny
• 2013–2016: Tom Tomsk
• 2016–2017: Příbram
• 2017–2018: Dukla Prague
• 2000–2002: Czech Republic U-21
• 2002–2007: Czech Republic

Martin Jiránek is a centre back who has played for Bohemians Prague, Spartak Moscow and Reggina. He has represented his country at international level, playing 100 times for Slovakia and 136 times for Russia.

Martin Jiránek is a key player for Spartak Moscow, having helped the club to two Russian Premier League titles. Martin Jiránek is also a regular for Slovakia, having made his international debut in 2000. He has been described as a "plucky battler" and "a strong tackler".

Martin Jiránek is a free agent after leaving Spartak Moscow at the end of the 2010 season. Martin Jiránek is the son of former Czech international player Michal Jiránek. 

He is married and has two children. Martin Jiránek is a member of the Czech Republic national team and has been capped 58 times.

33. Alex Raphael Meschini

Midfielder

Career

• 2000–2002: Guarani
• 2003–2004: Guarani
• 2004–2009: Internacional
• 2009–2011: Spartak Moscow
• 2011–2012: Corinthians
• 2012–2013: Al-Gharafa
• 2013–2016: Internacional
• 2008–2009: Brazil
• 2021: Corinthians (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alex Raphael Meschini is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Corinthians. Meschini started his career with Guarani in 2000. He made his senior debut in 2002 and has since played for a host of Brazilian clubs.

Meschini is known for his hard-working approach and ability to make interceptions. Meschini is an important part of the Corinthians squad and is expected to play a big role in the club's future. Meschini is a regular member of the Brazil national team and has made over 100 appearances.

Meschini is a popular figure with Corinthians fans and is often seen in the stands supporting the club. Meschini is currently assistant manager at Corinthians. 

Alex Raphael Meschini played for Guarani in the 2003 season and Internacional from 2004-2009. Meschini represented Spartak Moscow from 2009-2011 and Corinthians from 2012-2013.

Meschini signed with Al-Gharafa in 2013 and Internacional in 2016. Meschini has made 93 appearances for Internacional in the Campeonato Brasileiro and has scored 7 goals. 

Meschini has also made 3 appearances for Brazil in the Copa America. Meschini is currently an assistant manager for Corinthians. Meschini was born in Brazil in 1990.

34. Martin Stranzl

Defender

Career

• 1986–1997: SV Güssing
• 1997–2004: 1860 Munich
• 2004–2006: VfB Stuttgart
• 2006–2010: Spartak Moscow
• 2011–2016: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 2000–2009: Austria
• 2016–2017: FC Büderich (youth)
• 2017–2018: Borussia Mönchengladbach (U19 assistant)
• 2018–2021: SV Güssing (youth)
• 2020: Israel (individual coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martin Stranzl started his career with SV Güssing in Austria before moving to Germany to join VfB Stuttgart in 1997. He spent six seasons with VfB before moving to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2004.

He made 159 appearances for Leverkusen before joining Premier League side Manchester United in July 2007. He made over 150 appearances for Manchester United before joining Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in the summer of 2013.

He has won six Austrian Bundesliga titles, two Austrian Cup titles and one Supercup during his time with Red Bull Salzburg. He made his international debut for Austria in 2001 and has since made over 50 appearances for his country.

He announced his retirement from international football in November 2017. Martin Stranzl is a versatile defender who has played as a centre-back, right-back and even as a winger. He is known for his strong aerial ability and his composure on the ball.

35. Aleksandr Filimonov

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1990: Burevestnik Yoshkar-Ola
• 1990: FC Stal Cheboksary
• 1991: FC Druzhba Yoshkar-Ola
• 1992–1993: FC Fakel Voronezh
• 1994–1995: FC Tekstilshchik Kamyshin
• 1996–2001: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2001: Dynamo Kyiv
• 2001: Dynamo-2 Kyiv
• 2002–2003: FC Uralan Elista
• 2004–2006: FC Moscow
• 2007–2008: Nea Salamis FC
• 2008: FC Kuban Krasnodar
• 2009–2010: Lokomotiv Tashkent
• 2012–2015: FC Arsenal Tula
• 2015–2018: FSK Dolgoprudny
• 1995: Russia U-21
• 1998–2002: Russia
• 2004: Russia-2
• 2011–2012: Russia (beach soccer)

Aleksandr Filimonov is a Russian goalkeeper who is most famous for his time spent with Dynamo Kyiv. 

Aleksandr Filimonov made his professional debut with Burevestnik Yoshkar-Ola in 1990 and went on to play for FC Stal Cheboksary, FC Druzhba Yoshkar-Ola, FC Fakel Voronezh, FC Tekstilshchik Kamyshin, and Spartak Moscow.

In 2001, he moved to Dynamo-2 Kyiv where he made just one appearance for the club. Aleksandr Filimonov retired from professional football in 2001. 

Aleksandr Filimonov is currently a goalkeeping coach with FC Spartak Moscow. Aleksandr Filimonov has represented Russia at international level, making his debut in 1996. Aleksandr Filimonov is married and has two children.

Aleksandr Filimonov is a popular figure in the Russian football community and is highly respected for his skills as a goalkeeper. Aleksandr Filimonov is a regular visitor to the media and often gives his thoughts on the latest developments in Russian football.

36. Igor Mitreski

Career

• 1995: Makedonija
• 1995–1998: Karaorman
• 1998–1999: Napredok
• 1999–2001: Sileks
• 2001–2004: Spartak Moscow
• 2005: Metalurh Zaporizhya
• 2006: Beitar Jerusalem
• 2006–2010: Energie Cottbus
• 2009: Beerschot (loan)
• 2010: CSKA Sofia
• 2010–2014: Neftchi Baku
• 2001–2011: Macedonia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Igor Mitreski began his youth career with Makedonija in 1995. In 1998, Mitreski moved to Karaorman. In 1999, Mitreski moved to Napredok. Mitreski played for Napredok until 2002.

In 2002, Mitreski moved to the newly formed Albanian club KF Tirana. In 2003, Mitreski moved to the newly formed Macedonian club FK Vardar. In 2004, Mitreski joined Swiss club FC Sion.

In 2006, Mitreski joined Greek club Olympiacos. In 2007, Mitreski joined the Ukrainian club FC Metalist Kharkiv. Igor Mitreski is a defender who has played for a number of clubs in his career, most notably Napredok, KF Tirana, FK Vardar, FC Sion and Olympiacos.

He has also represented Macedonia and Albania at international level. Igor Mitreski is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Azerbaijani club Neftchi Baku. 

He began his career at Spartak Moscow, where he made 85 appearances before joining Metalurh Zaporizhya in 2005.

He moved to Beitar Jerusalem in 2006, where he made 10 appearances before joining Energie Cottbus in 2009. He signed for CSKA Sofia in 2010, where he made 4 appearances before joining Neftchi Baku in 2014.

 Mitreski has made 101 appearances and scored one goal for Neftchi Baku. He has also represented Macedonia at 70 appearances and scored two goals.

Mitreski has been a regular for Serbia at youth levels, making 40 appearances and scoring six goals. He made his international debut for Macedonia in 2001. Mitreski is a Serbia international and has represented his country at U-21, U-23, and senior levels.

37. Maksym Kalynychenko

Midfielder

Career

• 1996–2000: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
• 1997–1999: Dnipro-2 Dnipropetrovsk
• 2000–2008: Spartak Moscow
• 2008–2011: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
• 2011–2014: Tavriya Simferopol
• 1999–2000: Ukraine U21
• 2002–2011: Ukraine
• 2015–2016: Metalist Kharkiv (U21 assistant)
• 2016: Metalist Kharkiv (U21)
• 2017–2018: Polissya Zhytomyr (assistant)
• 2019–2020: Rodina Moscow (assistant)
• 2021: Riga (assistant)
• 2022: FCI Levadia Tallinn
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Maksym Kalynychenko is a Ukrainian footballer who plays in midfield for Spartak Moscow. Kalynychenko made his debut for Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in 1996 and spent five seasons with the club before moving to Spartak Moscow in 2000.

Kalynychenko has won 135 caps for the Ukraine national team and represented his country at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. 

Kalynychenko is a two-time winner of the Russian Premier League title with Spartak Moscow and was part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 2007.

Kalynychenko was named in the 2009 World Cup squad but did not make an appearance in the tournament. Kalynychenko was born in Kharkiv, in the Soviet Union, and is of Ukrainian descent. 

Kalynychenko retired from professional football in January 2013 after 10 years with Spartak Moscow. Kalynychenko is the father of two children and lives in Moscow.

Kalynychenko is a ambassador for the UN Children's Fund and has campaigned for children's rights.

38. Andrejs Štolcers

Midfielder

Career

• 1992–1994: Olimpija Rīga
• 1996–1997: Skonto Riga
• 1997–2000: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2000: Spartak Moscow
• 2000–2004: Fulham
• 2004–2005: Yeovil Town
• 2005–2006: FK Baku
• 2006–2007: Skonto Riga
• 2007–2009: JFK Olimps Rīga
• 2009–2010: Bath City
• 2010: Hayes & Yeading United
• 2022-2023: Claygate Royals Vets. F.C.
• 1994–2005: Latvia
• 2009: JFK Olimps Rīga (playing coach)
• 2010–2019: Royal Russell School (youth team coach)
• 2019: Eastern
• 2019–2020: Eastern (technical director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andrejs Štolcers is a veteran Latvian attacking midfielder who started his career with Olimpija Rīga. After spells with Skonto Riga and Shakhtar Donetsk, he joined Spartak Moscow in 2000.

He won two Russian Premier League titles with Spartak, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2002. Andrejs Štolcers retired from professional football in 2006, but returned for one season with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara in 2007.

He made his international debut for Latvia in 2002 and has since appeared at every major tournament. Andrejs Štolcers was named Latvian Footballer of the Year in 2002 and 2007. He currently works as a football commentator for Latvian television.

Andrejs Štolcers was born in Riga, Latvia on 8 July 1974. He is married and has two children. Andrejs Štolcers is a Latvian football coach who has been in charge of coaching both the Latvia national team and the Royal Russell School's youth team.

JFK Olimps Riga in 2009 and guiding the club to two Latvian First Division titles. Latvia between 1994 and 2005. Outside of football, Štolcers is also a mathematics teacher. 

October 2, 1975, in Riga, Latvia. Andrejs Štolcers is currently the technical director of Eastern, a club he has been with since 2019.

39. Viktor Bulatov

Midfielder

Career

• 1990: FC Zvezda Moscow
• 1990–1992: FC Volgar Astrakhan
• 1993: Dimitrovgrad
• 1994: FC Zenit Chelyabinsk
• 1994: FC Dynamo Stavropol
• 1995–1997: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 1998: FC Torpedo Moscow
• 1999–2001: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2002–2003: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2004–2005: FC Terek Grozny
• 2006–2007: FC Alania Vladikavkaz
• 2007–2008: Astana
• 2008: FC SKA-Energia Khabarovsk
• 2009: FC Torpedo Moscow
• 1998–2001: Russia
• 2008: FC Nika Moscow (youth team)
• 2009: FC Nika Moscow
• 2009: FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk (assistant)
• 2010–2012: FC Dnepr Smolensk
• 2012–2014: FC Zenit Penza
• 2014–2015: FC Arsenal Tula (reserves)
• 2015–2016: FC Arsenal Tula
• 2016–2017: FC Torpedo Moscow
• 2018: FC Chayka Peschanokopskoye
• 2018–2020: FC Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2020: FC Krasny
• 2021: FC Khimik Dzerzhinsk
• 2021–2022: FC Noah
• 2022: FC Chelyabinsk
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Viktor Bulatov is a Russian football midfielder. He started his career at FC Zvezda Moscow, before moving on to FC Volgar Astrakhan and Dimitrovgrad. He then spent four years with FC Dynamo Stavropol before moving to Krylia Sovetov Samara.

He had a brief spell with Torpedo Moscow before joining Spartak Moscow in 2003. Bulatov has since retired from football. 

Bulatov is a versatile midfielder who is known for his strong tackling and passing ability. He has made over 350 appearances in the Russian Premier League and Russian Cup, and has represented his country at international level.

He is currently the manager of FC Chelyabinsk. In this role, he has helped the club to win promotion to the Russian Premier League in 2016, and reach the Russian Cup Final in 2017. Viktor Bulatov was born in Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, on 22 January 1972. 

He started his football career at FC Zvezda Moscow, where he spent eight seasons between 1990 and 1997.

He then moved to FC Volgar Astrakhan and Dimitrovgrad, before spending four years with FC Dynamo Stavropol. He then moved to Krylia Sovetov Samara, where he spent eight seasons between 1998 and 2003. 

He retired from football in 2007. Bulatov started his coaching career in 2007, as an assistant coach with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He then moved to FC Rubin Kazan, working as their assistant coach from 2008 until 2011.

He then became the assistant coach of FC Spartak Moscow, working with the club until 2014. He then became the manager of FC Chelyabinsk, where he has helped the club to win promotion to the Russian Premier League in 2016, and reach the Russian Cup Final in 2017.

40. Dmitri Popov

Midfielder

Career

• 1984–1989: FC Shinnik
• 1989–1993: Spartak Moscow
• 1993–1996: Racing Santander
• 1996–1999: Compostela
• 1999: Toledo
• 2000: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 1992–1998: Russia
• 2006–2008: FC Spartak Moscow (scout)
• 2008–2016: FC Spartak Moscow (sporting director)
• 2020–2021: FC Spartak Moscow (sporting director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dmitri Popov was born on February 27, 1967, in Yaroslavl, Russia. Dmitri Popov began his football career with local team, FC Shinnik. Dmitri Popov made his debut for the Soviet Union national team in 1984.

Dmitri Popov played for FC Shinnik until 1989. Dmitri Popov joined FC Zenit St. Petersburg in 1989. Dmitri Popov played for FC Zenit St. Petersburg until 1995. Dmitri Popov joined FC Lokomotiv Moscow in 1995.

Dmitri Popov played for FC Lokomotiv Moscow until 2001. Dmitri Popov joined FC Rubin Kazan in 2001. Dmitri Popov retired from professional football in 2001. Dmitri Popov is considered one of the greatest midfielders in Russian football history.

He made 129 appearances for FC Shinnik, before moving on to FC Zenit St. Petersburg, FC Lokomotiv Moscow, and FC Rubin Kazan. 

He won two Russian Premier League titles with Zenit, as well as the Russian Cup and Russian Super Cup. After retiring from professional football in 2001, Dmitri Popov took up coaching roles with FC Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Rubin Kazan.

He also worked as an analyst for Russian television channel RTR. Dmitri Popov was inducted into the Russian Football Union Hall of Fame in 2016.

41. Mozart

Midfielder

Career

• 1997: Paraná
• 1998: Bordeaux
• 1998–1999: Coritiba
• 1999–2000: Coritiba
• 2000: Flamengo
• 2000–2005: Reggina
• 2005–2009: Spartak Moscow
• 2009: Palmeiras
• 2009–2010: Livorno
• 2012: Nanchang Bayi
• 1999–2000: Brazil U23
• 2013: Canoinhas
• 2013: SC Jaraguá
• 2014–2015: Reggina (assistant)
• 2015: Coritiba U20 (assistant)
• 2015–2019: Coritiba U20
• 2019–2020: Coritiba (assistant)
• 2020: Coritiba (interim)
• 2020–2021: CSA
• 2021: Chapecoense
• 2021: Cruzeiro
• 2021–2022: CSA
• 2022: Guarani
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mozart was born in Curitiba, Brazil in 1979. He began his career with Coritiba before moving to Flamengo in 2000. He made his international debut for Brazil in 2001 and went on to play for his country at the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 World Cup.

He retired from professional football in 2007, but has since returned to play for Guarani. Mozart is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is widely considered one of the best players of his era. 

He has won many awards, including five Brazilian Championships and two Copa Libertadores.

Mozart has two children. He is married to his long-time girlfriend, Ivete Sousa. Mozart is a Brazilian citizen and currently resides in Brazil. 

Mozart was an amazing composer who is still enjoyed by many people today. Mozart was known for his musical compositions such as "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni." Mozart was born in 1756 and died in 1791.

Many people believe that Mozart was a genius and that his music is still enjoyed today. Mozart was a very versatile composer and was able to write music in different styles. 

Mozart is considered one of the most important composers of the classical period. Mozart's music is often used in films and TV shows. Mozart's compositions are very challenging and can be difficult to play.

Mozart is considered one of the greatest composers of all time and his music will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

42. Fyodor Cherenkov

Career

• 1969–1971: Kuntsevo Moscow
• 1971–1977: Spartak Moscow
• 1977–1990: Spartak Moscow
• 1990–1991: Red Star Saint-Ouen
• 1991–1993: Spartak Moscow
• 1979–1990: Soviet Union
• 1980–1983: Soviet Union Olympic
• 1994–1995: Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 1996–1997: Spartak Moscow (reserves assistant)
• 2013–2014: Spartak Moscow (youth assistant)

Fyodor Cherenkov was born on 25 July 1959 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. He played for Spartak Moscow from 1977 to 1990, and then for Red Star Saint-Ouen from 1990 to 1991.

Cherenkov was a midfielder, and he scored 86 goals in 344 appearances for Spartak Moscow and 15 goals in 1 appearance for Red Star Saint-Ouen. Cherenkov died on 4 October 2014, at the age of 55, after a long battle with cancer.

He was remembered as one of the greatest midfielders in Russian football history. Cherenkov played for Spartak Moscow from 1991 to 1993, during which time the club won the Russian Premier League title. 

After leaving Spartak, Cherenkov spent two years as an assistant manager with the club before moving to the reserves.

In 2014, he was appointed as Spartak Moscow's youth team manager.

43. Dmitri Kudryashov

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–1998: FC Dynamo Izhevsk
• 1999–2001: AS Saint-Étienne (B team)
• 2002: FC Spartak Moscow
• 2003–2005: FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2005: FC Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2006: FK Ditton
• 2007–2008: FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
• 2009: FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok
• 2010: FC Saturn Moscow Oblast
• 2010: FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok
• 2011–2012: FC Nizhny Novgorod
• 2012–2013: FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod
• 2013: FC Torpedo Moscow
• 2013–2014: FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok
• 2014–2016: FC Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2017: FC Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2017: FC Anzhi-Yunior Zelenodolsk
• 2018: FC Krylia Sovetov-2 Samara
• 2018–2019: FC Murom
• 2002–2004: Russia U-21
• 2018–2019: FC Murom (player-assistant)
• 2020: FC Murom (assistant)
• 2021: FC Noah (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dmitri Kudryashov is a Russian midfielder who currently plays for FC Noah in the Russian second division. Kudryashov started his career with FC Dynamo Izhevsk, before moving to AS Saint-Étienne in 2002.

He spent two seasons with FC Spartak Moscow, before signing for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara in 2005. Kudryashov spent two seasons with FC Anzhi Makhachkala, before moving to Noah in 2017. Kudryashov has made 21 appearances for Russia, scoring two goals.

He is currently an assistant coach with FC Noah. Dmitri Kudryashov was born in Nizhnekamsk on May 13, 1983. He started his career at Dynamo Izhevsk before moving to AS Saint-Étienne. He spent two seasons with FC Spartak Moscow before signing for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara.

Dmitri Kudryashov is a Russian professional football player who currently plays for FC Krylia Sovetov-2 Samara. 

Dmitri Kudryashov started his career at hometown club FC Krylia Sovetov-2 Samara, before moving to FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok in 2009. Dmitri Kudryashov made his international debut for Russia in 2002, and has since earned 57 caps.

Dmitri Kudryashov has represented his country at the UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA World Cup. Dmitri Kudryashov is a versatile midfielder, who is capable of playing in both defence and attack. 

Dmitri Kudryashov is a hard-working player who is known for his tackling and ball control. Dmitri Kudryashov is a popular player with the fans, due to his energetic play and leadership qualities.

Dmitri Kudryashov is expected to be a key player for FC Krylia Sovetov-2 Samara in the upcoming season. Dmitri Kudryashov is a talented player who is capable of playing in any midfield role.

44. Miroslav Romaschenko

Midfielder

Career

• 1990–1991: Shakhtar Pavlohrad
• 1991: Dnepr Dnepropetrovsk
• 1992–1993: Vedrich Rechitsa
• 1993–1994: Dnepr Mogilev
• 1994–1996: Uralmash Yekaterinburg
• 1997–1998: Spartak Moscow
• 1999: Spartak-2 Moscow
• 1992: Belarus U21
• 1994–1998: Belarus
• 2003–2006: Spartak Moscow (reserves assistant)
• 2004: Spartak Moscow (reserves caretaker)
• 2006–2008: Spartak Moscow (reserves)
• 2008: Tom Tomsk
• 2010: Salyut Belgorod
• 2011: Zhemchuzhina-Sochi (assistant)
• 2011–2013: Terek Grozny (assistant)
• 2013–2014: Amkar Perm (assistant)
• 2014–2015: Dynamo Moscow (assistant)
• 2015–2016: Legia Warsaw (assistant)
• 2016–2021: Russia (assistant)
• 2022: Ferencváros (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Miroslav Romaschenko is a former Ukrainian footballer who played as a midfielder. He most notably played for Shakhtar Pavlohrad, Dnepr Dnepropetrovsk, and Vedrich Rechitsa.

In 1997, he moved to Spartak Moscow and made 42 appearances for the club. After retiring from playing, Romaschenko became a coach and currently works as an assistant coach for Ferencváros.

He has also been a manager at various lower league clubs. Romaschenko is married and has two children. He is a popular figure in Ukraine and is often interviewed by the media. He is expected to take over as the manager of Ukraine national football team in the near future.

Romaschenko is a popular figure within the Ukrainian football community and is highly respected. Romaschenko began his managerial career with Spartak Moscow's reserves in 2003. 

He was promoted to assistant manager of Spartak Moscow in 2006 and served in that role until 2008.

Romaschenko then spent two seasons as assistant manager of Tom Tomsk in the Russian Premier League. He was appointed manager of Zhemchuzhina-Sochi in 2011 and led the team to the Russian Cup Final in his first season in charge. 

Romaschenko was appointed manager of Amkar Perm in 2013, but was unable to save the team from relegation.

He was then appointed manager of Legia Warsaw in 2016 and led the team to the Polish Cup Final in his first season in charge. 

Romaschenko signed a two-year contract with Russia in 2021 and is currently their assistant manager. He is a former Belarus international, playing in the 1990s. Romaschenko is considered one of the most promising young managers in Russian football.

45. Dmitri Sychev

Forward

Career

• 1993–1998: Dynamo Omsk
• 1998–2000: Smena-Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2000–2001: Spartak Tambov
• 2002: Spartak Moscow
• 2002–2003: Marseille
• 2004–2016: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2013: Dinamo Minsk (loan)
• 2013–2014: Volga Nizhny Novgorod (loan)
• 2015–2016: Okzhetpes (loan)
• 2017–2018: Kazanka Moscow
• 2019: Pyunik
• 2000: Russia U-17
• 2002: Russia U-19
• 2003: Russia U-21
• 2002–2010: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dmitri Sychev is a Russian forward who has played for Dynamo Omsk, SMena-Zenit Saint Petersburg, FC Rostov and FC Ufa. 

Sychev made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division with Dynamo Omsk in 1993 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances in the league.

He moved to SMena-Zenit Saint Petersburg in 1998 and won the Russian Premier League with the club in 2000. 

Sychev joined Rostov in 2003 and played for the club in the Russian Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Sychev signed for FC Ufa in 2014 and helped the club win the Russian Cup in his first season with the club.

Sychev has represented Russia at senior international level, making his debut in 2004. He has also played at the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. 

Sychev is currently contracted to FC Ufa until 2021. Dmitri Sychev is a forward who is known for his good passing ability and his ability to score goals.

46. Wojciech Kowalewski

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1995–1997: Wigry Suwałki
• 1997–2000: Legia Warsaw
• 2001: Dyskobolia Grodzisk
• 2001: Legia Warsaw
• 2002–2003: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2003: Spartak Moscow (loan)
• 2003–2007: Spartak Moscow
• 2007–2008: Korona Kielce
• 2008–2010: Iraklis Thessaloniki
• 2010: Sibir Novosibirsk
• 2011: Anorthosis Famagusta
• 2002–2009: Poland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2011, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 January 2011

Wojciech Kowalewski is a Polish goalkeeper who has played for Wigry Suwałki and Legia Warsaw in his senior career. Kowalewski has represented his country at international level, playing one game for Poland in 1997.

Kowalewski is currently playing for Lech Poznań in the Polish Ekstraklasa. Kowalewski is a tall goalkeeper, at 1.89m (6ft 2in). Kowalewski has been with Lech Poznań for the past three seasons, and has made over 100 appearances for the club.

Kowalewski is a regular in the Lech Poznań team, and has played a key role in the club's recent successes. Kowalewski is a Polish international titleholder, having won the Polish Cup in 2013. 

Kowalewski is a member of the Poland national team, and has been called up to represent his country at international tournaments.

Wojciech Kowalewski is a goalkeeper who is capable of making vital saves, and is a regular in the Lech Poznań team.

47. Galimzyan Khusainov

Career

• 1957–1960: Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev
• 1961–1973: FC Spartak Moscow
• 1960–1966: USSR
• 1974: FC Spartak Nalchik (assistant)
• 1975: USSR U-17 (assistant)
• 1976: FC Spartak Moscow (assistant)
• 1980–1982: FC Pakhtakor Tashkent (assistant)

Galimzyan Khusainov was born on June 27, 1937 in Novoye Ishlaikino, Russia. Khusainov played for Dynamo Kuibyshev and FC Spartak Moscow during his youth career.

He retired from professional football in 1973. Galimzyan Khusainov died on February 5, 2010 at the age of 72. Khusainov is best known for his time at FC Spartak Moscow, where he scored 102 goals in 350 appearances.

Khusainov was a member of the Soviet Union national team, and made his debut in 1957. He was a part of the Soviet Union squad that won the 1972 European Championship. Galimzyan Khusainov is regarded as one of the greatest strikers in Russian football history.

His death was mourned by the Russian football community. Galimzyan Khusainov was born on March 12, 1951 in the city of Nalchik, in the Russian Federation. Khusainov started his playing career with local club FC Spartak Nalchik, where he played from the 1960-1962 season.

In 1974, Khusainov became assistant manager of FC Spartak Moscow. He was appointed manager of USSR U-17 in 1976, and then manager of FC Pakhtakor Tashkent from 1980-1982. 

Khusainov spent nine years as assistant manager to Alexei Gazov at FC Spartak Moscow. He was then appointed manager of FC Spartak Nalchik in 1992, but was sacked after only four months in charge.

Khusainov then spent two years as assistant manager to Valeri Lobanov at FC Spartak Moscow. He was then appointed manager of FC Rostov in 1994, but was sacked after only six months in charge. 

Khusainov then spent two years as manager of FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, before retiring from football in 1996.

48. Yuri Gavrilov

Career

• 1972: Iskra Moscow
• 1973–1976: Dynamo Moscow
• 1977–1985: Spartak Moscow
• 1986: Dnipro
• 1987: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 1988–1989: Porin Pallotoverit
• 1990: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 1991–1992: Asmaral Moscow
• 1992: Presnya Moscow
• 1993: Interros Moscow
• 1994: Saturn Ramenskoye
• 1995–1996: FC Agro Chişinău
• 1996–1997: Spumante Cricova
• 1978–1985: Soviet Union
• 1994: FC Saturn Ramenskoye (assistant)
• 1996: FC Agro Chișinău (assistant)
• 1996–1997: Constructorul Chişinău (assistant)
• 2000: FC Chkalovets-Olimpik Novosibirsk
• 2001: DR Congo
• 2002: FC Mostransgaz Gazoprovod
• 2003: Torpedo-Metallurg Moscow (reserves assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yuri Gavrilov is a Russian football midfielder who played for Spartak Moscow, Dynamo Moscow and Dnipro. Yuri Gavrilov was born on May 3, 1953 in Setun, Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union.

Yuri Gavrilov began his professional career with Iskra Moscow in 1972. Yuri Gavrilov made his debut for Dynamo Moscow in 1973 and went on to score five goals in 37 appearances for the club. 

Yuri Gavrilov joined Spartak Moscow in 1977 and played for the club for eight seasons, scoring 280 goals in total.

Yuri Gavrilov moved to Dnipro in 1986 and spent two seasons with the club. Yuri Gavrilov returned to Spartak Moscow in 1987 and stayed with the club until his retirement in 1995. 

Yuri Gavrilov was a member of the Russian national team and played at the 1988 and 1990 World Cups. Yuri Gavrilov is currently a coach with FC Terek Grozny.

49. Aleksei Paramonov

Career

• 1944–1945: Stroitel Moscow
• 1946–1947: VVS Moscow
• 1947–1959: Spartak Moscow
• 1954–1957: USSR
• 1960–1965: Soviet Union U-19
• 1965–1967: Étoile Sahel
• 1967–1969: Soviet Union U-21
• 1969–1971: Soviet Union (assistant)
• 1973–1974: Soviet Union (assistant)
• 1976–1977: Étoile Sahel
• 1979–1984: Soviet Union U-21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksei Paramonov was a Russian footballer who played as a striker and midfielder. Paramonov played for Stroitel Moscow between 1944 and 1945. He made his debut for the Soviet Union in a friendly against Hungary in 1944 and went on to make 11 appearances for his country.

Paramonov later played for CSKA Moscow and Torpedo Moscow, winning two Russian Premier League titles with the latter. 

He retired from football in 1967, having made 459 appearances and scored 139 goals in the Russian Premier League. Aleksei Paramonov passed away on 24 August 2018, aged 93.

Aleksei Paramonov was a player for both Spartak Moscow and VVS Moscow and is one of the most successful Russian footballers of all time. 

Paramonov is best known for his time spent at Spartak Moscow, where he won 9 domestic league titles and 264 caps for the national team. After leaving Spartak in 1989, Paramonov spent several years coaching in the Soviet Union before joining Étoile Sahel in Algeria.

In 1994, Paramonov returned to Russia to manage FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, where he led the team to the Russian Premier League title in his first season. 

After leaving Krylia in 1997, Paramonov spent several years coaching in Russia before joining FC Moscow in 2006. Paramonov retired from professional football in 2009, but continued to coach young players until 2014. 

In 2015, Paramonov was appointed as the head coach of the Russian national team, but he was sacked after just six months in the role.

Paramonov was born in Moscow in 1946 and is currently retired from football.

50. Nikolai Osyanin

Career

• 1959–1960: Iskra Kazan
• 1961–1965: Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev
• 1966–1971: Spartak Moscow
• 1972–1973: FC Kairat
• 1974–1976: Spartak Moscow
• 1965, 1969: USSR
• 1977–1989: Spartak Moscow (youth teams)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nikolai Osyanin was born on 12 December 1941 in Sobolevskoye, Tatar ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He played for Raketa Kazan in the Soviet Top League from 1961 to 1975.

Osyanin scored 216 goals in 438 appearances for the club. He also played for Torpedo Moscow, Spartak Moscow, Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. 

Osyanin was a member of the Soviet Union national team and participated in the 1974 World Cup and the 1980 European Championship.

He retired from football in 1985. Osyanin died on 21 March 2022 at the age of 80. He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1990. 

Nikolai Osyanin was a striker who was known for his powerful shot and excellent movement. Nikolai Osyanin was born in 1959 in Iskra Kazan, Russia.

Osyanin started his playing career with Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev in 1961. He spent the 1966-1971 seasons with Spartak Moscow. Osyanin made his international debut for the USSR in 1965. 

He played 3 matches for the USSR over the course of his international career. Osyanin finished his playing career with Spartak Moscow in 1976.

He later went on to manage the club from 1977-1989. Osyanin has since gone on to have a successful career in management. He has managed various clubs in Russia and abroad. Osyanin has been a part of several committees and Associations in Russia and abroad.

51. Rinat Dasayev

Career

• 1975: Volgar Astrakhan
• 1976–1977: Volgar Astrakhan
• 1977–1988: Spartak Moscow
• 1988–1991: Sevilla
• 1979–1990: Soviet Union
• 2003–2005: Russia (assistant)
• 2007–2008: Torpedo Moscow (assistant)
• 2012: Torpedo Moscow (goalkeeper coach)
• 2012–2017: Spartak Moscow (reserves goalkeeper coach)
• 2017–2018: Spartak-2 Moscow (goalkeeper coach)
• 2018: Spartak-2 Moscow (goalkeeper consultant)

Dasayev is a Russian goalkeeper who played for Spartak Moscow from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. 

Dasayev was a member of the Soviet Union national team, and he is one of only a few goalkeepers to have played in all three divisions of the Soviet top league.

Dasayev briefly coached FC Spartak-2 Moscow in 2017. Dasayev is a supporter of FC Spartak-2 Moscow. Dasayev is in his early 70s and is retired from professional football. 

Rinat Dasayev is a Russian-born goalkeeper who played for Soviet Union and Russia. Dasayev has had a successful managerial career, most notably with Torpedo Moscow.

Dasayev also has a wealth of international experience, playing for the Soviet Union at the European Championships and the Olympics. Dasayev joined Spartak Moscow as a goalkeeper coach in 2018.

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FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club, founded in 1924. Spartak played their first official game in 1924. The club has won the Russian Premier League title a record ten times, the Soviet Top League title a record seven times, and the Russian Cup a record four times.

Spartak is also one of the most popular football clubs in Russia, with a large fanbase both at home and abroad.

The club’s current home ground is the Luzhniki Stadium. Some of the club’s most famous former players include Valeri Kharitonov, Vyacheslav Molotov, Aleksandr Kerzhakov, Andrey Shevchenko, Yuri Zhirkov, and Dmitri Alenichev.