49 Fc Zenit Best Players of All Time

FC Zenit is one of the most successful football clubs in Russia. Founded in 1925, the club has achieved a number of domestic and international honours, including a UEFA Cup title in 2008.

The team currently plays in the Russian Premier League and is the reigning champions of the league. The club’s home stadium is the Saint Petersburg Stadium and the team is managed by Serbian coach Sergei Semak.

1. Dejan Lovren

Defender

Career

• 1999–2002: NK Ilovac
• 2002–2004: NK Karlovac
• 2004–2006: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2006–2010: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2006–2008: Inter Zaprešić (loan)
• 2010–2013: Lyon
• 2013–2014: Southampton
• 2014–2020: Liverpool
• 2020–2023: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2023: Lyon
• 2004–2005: Croatia U17
• 2006: Croatia U18
• 2006–2008: Croatia U19
• 2007–2009: Croatia U20
• 2007–2010: Croatia U21
• 2009: Croatia

Dejan Lovren is a Serbian-born Croatian centre back who has played for Lyon since joining the club in 2018. He previously spent six years with Dinamo Zagreb, winning two Croatian titles and helping his side to finish as runners up in the 2013–14 Champions League.

Dejan Lovren was born on 5 July 1989 in Zenica, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia.[4] At 1.88 metres (6 ft 2 inches), he is tall enough to play at either centre back or central midfield positions but has predominantly been deployed as a defender during his career.

Dejan Lovren started playing football for BSC Sendling before moving on to NK Ilovac, where he won promotion from the second division in 2002.

After three seasons with Dinamo Zagreb – including one campaign which ended in runner-up status as Croatia qualified for Euro 2004 – Lovren joined Bundesliga outfit Karlsruher SC loaned by Dinamo until the end of 2006 season.

Signed by Liverpool permanently for £20 million (£17m plus add-ons) on 27 May 2006,[7] Dejan Lovren made 36 appearances over two seasons at Anfield and helped the Reds win their first league title since 1990.

Also appearing in both legs of Liverpool’s victorious 2007 UEFA Champions League semi-final against Milan.[14] On 10 January 2009, Liverpool announced that they had reached an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb whereby they would release. 

Dejan Lovren so that he could join La Liga side Valencia CF on a fourandahalf year contract worth £16million.

However this move never materialised due to various problems between clubs and eventually Liverpool withdrew their offer after failing to receive any payment from Valencia.[16].

Seamus Coleman joins Everton FC from Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers FC while Loic Remy signs for Newcastle United AFC from Ligue 1 champions Monaco ASSEUD.

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Also Played For: southampton f.c, croatia national football team

2. Sardar Azmoun

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2004–2008: Oghab Gonbad
• 2008–2009: Shamoushak Gorgan
• 2009–2010: Etka Gorgan
• 2010–2013: Sepahan
• 2013–2016: Rubin Kazan
• 2015–2016: Rostov (loan)
• 2016–2017: Rostov
• 2017–2019: Rubin Kazan
• 2019–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2022: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2009–2011: Iran U17
• 2011–2014: Iran U20
• 2015: Iran U23
• 2014: Iran

Sardar Azmoun is a forward who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. He was born in Gonbad-e Kavus, Iran in 1995 and started playing football at an early age.

In 2013, he joined Rubin Kazan and made 27 appearances over the following two seasons before moving to Germany's Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2016. Sardar has represented Iran at youth level but is yet to feature for his national team senior side.

He is known for his pace, strength and technical ability on the ball and is often compared to former Iranian international Ali Daei due to their similar styles of play. 

Sardar Azmoun is a prolific Iranian international footballer who plays for Russian club Rubin Kazan and German side Bayer Leverkusen.

Sardar made his professional debut with Rubin Kazan in 2017 and has since gone on to make 47 appearances, scoring 9 goals. 

He was part of the Iran squad that won the AFF U-19 Youth Championship in 2012, before going on to represent the country at senior level from 2014 onwards. 

In total, Sardar has 68 caps, 41 of which have come at under-20 level, making him one of Iran's most experienced players ever.

His qualities as an attacking midfielder have seen him labelled as "the new Mesut Özil" by some pundits and he is certainly one player to watch out for during the 2022 World Cup.

Also Played For: iran national football team, fc rubin kazan

3. Igor Denisov

Midfielder

Career

• 2002–2013: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2013: Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2013–2017: Dynamo Moscow
• 2016–2017: Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)
• 2017–2019: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2003–2006: Russia U21
• 2008–2016: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Igor Denisov started his youth career at local club, Turbostroitel St. Petersburg. He made his professional debut in 2003 with Leningrad side Lokomotiv Moscow and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club during a 10-year spell.

In 2008, Denisov was named Russian Football Championship top scorer after netting 17 goals in 26 matches as Lokomotiv finished runners up to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 

In May 2018, Denisov signed for German side Eintracht Frankfurt following six years spells with Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan respectively. Igor is married and has two children - a daughter (born 2009) and son (born 2012).

Igor Denisov is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lokomotiv Moscow. Igor Denisov started his career with Zenit Saint Petersburg, before moving to Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 and Dynamo Moscow in 2016. 

In 2017, Denisov joined Lokomotiv Moscow on loan, making 44 appearances over the course of two seasons. Igor Denisov was part of the Russia U21 team that competed at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008 tournaments.

He made his full international debut in a 2-0 victory over Belgium in March 2016 and has since represented Russia 54 times overall.

Also Played For: fc anzhi makhachkala, fc dynamo moscow

4. Claudinho

Career

• 2003–2015: Santos
• 2015–2016: Corinthians
• 2015–2017: Corinthians
• 2016: Bragantino (loan)
• 2017: Santo André (loan)
• 2017–2019: Ponte Preta
• 2018: Red Bull Brasil (loan)
• 2018: Oeste (loan)
• 2018–2019: Red Bull Brasil (loan)
• 2019–2021: Red Bull Bragantino
• 2021: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2021: Brazil U23

Claudinho is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who signed with Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2018. Claudinho made his senior debut for Corinthians in 2016, before joining Bragantino on loan the following year.

A product of Santos' youth system, Claudinho has played primarily as an attacking midfielder throughout his career to date. 

He capped off 2017 by being named Brazil's Young Player of the Year at the FINA World Youth Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Having already earned over 50 caps for Brazil at international level, Claudinho is likely to feature prominently for his country during the 2019 Copa America Centenario and 2020 Olympic Games campaigns.

With experience playing both at club and international level under his belt, it will be interesting to see how much further Claudinho can progress with Zenit Saint Petersburg next season.

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5. Gustavo Mantuan

Midfielder

Career

• 2007–2020: Corinthians
• 2020: Corinthians
• 2022: Zenit St. Petersburg (loan)
• 2020: Brazil U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022

Mantuan started his career with Brazilian side Santo André in 2017. In 2018, Mantuan made his debut for the Russian side Zenit in a Champions League match against Barcelona.

Mantuan has since made a total of 10 appearances for Zenit, scoring one goal. Mantuan is currently contracted to Zenit until 2022. Mantuan is a forward who is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

Mantuan is currently playing for Zenit in the Russian Premier League. Mantuan is an exciting young player who has the potential to develop into a successful footballer. Mantuan is a versatile forward who can play on either the left or the right wing.

Mantuan is currently a key player for Zenit and is expected to be a major part of their future. Gustavo Mantuan is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for Corinthians. 

He signed for the club in 2007 and has since made over 200 appearances for them, scoring six goals.

Mantuan has represented Brazil at the U20 level, playing in all six of their games at the tournament. 

Mantuan is a product of Corinthians' youth academy and has been a regular in the team for many years. He has been tipped for a bright future in the game and is seen as a key player for the club.

Mantuan has been loaned out to Zenit St. Petersburg on a few occasions and has appeared in 12 games for them, scoring three goals. 

Mantuan is a strong defender who is known for his tackling and aerial ability. He is also capable of playing as a central midfielder if needed. 

Mantuan is a key part of the Corinthians squad and is expected to continue playing for them for many years to come.

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6. Aleksandr Kerzhakov

Forward

Career

• 2001–2006: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2006–2008: Sevilla
• 2008–2010: Dynamo Moscow
• 2010–2017: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2015–2016: Zürich (loan)
• 2001–2002: Russia U21
• 2002–2016: Russia
• 2017–2018: Russia U17
• 2018–2019: Russia U18
• 2019–2020: Russia U19
• 2020–2021: Tom Tomsk
• 2021–2022: Nizhny Novgorod
• 2023: Karmiotissa Polemidion
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Kerzhakov is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Karmiotissa Polemidion. He made his professional debut in 2001 with Zenit Saint Petersburg and has since played for Sevilla and Karmiotissa Polemidion.

Kerzhakov is known for his strength and power in front of goal, as well as his accurate finishing. He has represented Russia at international level, and helped the country win the 2007 Confederations Cup. 

Aleksandr Kerzhakov is a popular figure in his home country, and is also known for his charitable work.

In 2017, he announced his retirement from professional football. Aleksandr Kerzhakov was born on 27 November 1982 in Kingisepp, Leningrad Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. 

He is 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) tall and plays as a striker. Aleksandr Kerzhakov is a popular figure in his home country, and is also known for his charitable work.

7. Malcom

FC Zenit

Career

• 2008–2014: Corinthians
• 2014–2016: Corinthians
• 2016–2018: Bordeaux
• 2018–2019: Barcelona
• 2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2015: Brazil U20
• 2016–2021: Brazil U23

Malcom is a forward who played for Corinthians from 2008-2014 before joining Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2016. Malcom has played 51 games for Corinthians and scored 7 goals.

Malcom is 1.72m tall and is a winger or forward. Malcom is a Brazilian player and is of Portuguese descent. Malcom has represented Brazil at youth level. Malcom is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for Barcelona and Brazil.

Malcom is a very fast player and is known for his excellent dribbling abilities. Malcom has been a regular for Brazil at youth international level and has helped them win the U20 World Cup in 2020. ]

Malcom has scored goals for both Barcelona and Brazil and is a key player for his clubs.

Malcom is still young and has plenty of potential to develop further. Malcom is a great player to watch and is sure to be a big name in world football in the future.

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8. Wendel

Sporting CP

Career

• 2016–2017: Fluminense
• 2017–2018: Fluminense
• 2018–2020: Sporting CP
• 2020: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2019–2020: Brazil U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2021

Marcus Wendel Valle da Silva was born on the 28th of August 1997 in Brazil. He is a midfielder and currently plays for Russian club, Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Wendel has made several appearances for the Brazil national team and has also been called up to the Under-20s. He is a versatile player and can play in a number of positions.

Wendel has a bright future ahead of him and is considered to be one of the best young talents in world football. Wendel is a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder, winger or forward.

He started his career at Brazilian side Fluminense, before moving to Portuguese side Sporting CP in 2018. Wendel has made several appearances for the Brazil under-23 side, and is currently with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Wendel is known for his hard work and defensive mindedness, and is expected to be a key player for Fluminense this season. Wendel is a fast player who can create chances for his team, and is highly rated within the Brazilian footballing community.

He is a versatile player who can fit into any midfield role, and is expected to have a long and successful career.

9. Daler Kuzyayev

FC Zenit

Career

• 2001–2004: Gazovik Orenburg
• 2004–2007: Kolomyagi Saint Petersburg
• 2007–2012: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2012–2013: Karelia Petrozavodsk
• 2013-2014: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
• 2014–2017: Terek Grozny
• 2017: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 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

Daler Kuzyayev is a Russian midfielder who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. He has previously played for FC Rubin Kazan, FC Rostov, FC Terek Grozny, FC Volgograd and FC Krasnodar.

Kuzyayev made his international debut for Russia in 2016, and has since represented his country at both the U-17 and U-21 levels. Kuzyayev is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions across the midfield.

He is known for his hard work on the pitch, and is a key part of Zenit Saint Petersburg's squad. Kuzyayev is set to play a key role for Zenit Saint Petersburg this season, as the club try to win back their title from FC Barcelona. 

Kuzyayev is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Kuzyayev made his professional debut with Gazovik Orenburg in 2001 and spent the next four years with the club before moving to Saint Petersburg to join Zenit in 2007. 

Kuzyayev has made over 100 appearances for Zenit over the course of his career, winning the Russian Premier League title in 2012 and 2017. Kuzyayev has also represented Russia at international level, making 44 appearances since his debut in 2017.

Kuzyayev is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or defensive midfield roles. Kuzyayev is a hard-working player who is known for his strong physical presence. Kuzyayev is a set-piece specialist and has scored a number of goals from dead-ball situations. 

Kuzyayev is expected to captain Zenit Saint Petersburg from the 2018–19 season onwards. Kuzyayev is a highly-rated midfielder who is seen as a key player for Zenit Saint Petersburg and Russia.

10. Douglas Santos

FC Zenit

Career

• 2009–2012: Náutico
• 2012–2013: Náutico
• 2013–2014: Granada
• 2013–2014: Udinese (loan)
• 2014–2015: Udinese
• 2014–2015: Atlético Mineiro (loan)
• 2015–2016: Atlético Mineiro
• 2016–2019: Hamburger SV
• 2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2013–2014: Brazil U20
• 2015–2016: Brazil U23
• 2016: Brazil

Douglas Santos is a Brazilian left-back who currently plays for Russian side, Zenit Saint Petersburg. Santos joined Náutico in 2009 and made 22 appearances for the club before signing for Granada in 2013.

Santos made his international debut for Brazil in 2016 and played in all three of Brazil's games at the Copa America. Santos is a versatile defender who can play left-back, left midfield or central defence.

Santos is known for his strong defending and accurate passing. Santos is likely to be a first-choice player for Zenit Saint Petersburg next season. Santos has enjoyed a successful career so far and is likely to continue to progress in the future.

Santos is a hard-working defender who is always keen to improve his game. Santos is a promising defender who has the potential to become one of the best left-backs in the world.

11. Wílmar Barrios

Colombia national football team

Career

• 2013–2016: Deportes Tolima
• 2016–2018: Boca Juniors
• 2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2016: Colombia U23
• 2016: Colombia

Wilmar Barrios is a Colombian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. 

Barrios made his debut for Deportes Tolima in 2013 and went on to make 102 appearances for the club, scoring three goals.

In 2016, Barrios joined Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg and has since made 49 appearances for the club. 

Barrios is a regular for the Colombia national team and has made eight appearances for his country, scoring one goal. Barrios is a hard-working midfielder who is excellent in the defensive phase.

He is a midfielder for Boca Juniors and was part of their team that won the 2016 Copa América. He has also played for Colombia and has been part of their national team since 2016. 

He is a very versatile player and can play in a number of positions. He is a very hard worker and is always looking to help his team in any way possible.

He is a very talented player and is expected to have a very successful international career. He is a very popular player with the fans of Boca Juniors. He is a very talented player and is expected to have a very successful international career. 

He is a very hard worker and is always looking to help his team in any way possible. He is a very talented player and is expected to have a very successful international career.

12. Artem Dzyuba

Russia national football team

Career

• 1997–2002: Spartak Moscow
• 2002–2003: Sports School Football Depot
• 2003–2008: Spartak Moscow
• 2006–2015: Spartak Moscow
• 2009: Tom Tomsk (loan)
• 2010–2011: Tom Tomsk (loan)
• 2013–2014: Rostov (loan)
• 2015: Rostov (loan)
• 2015–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2018: Arsenal Tula (loan)
• 2022: Adana Demirspor
• 2023: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2006: Russia U18
• 2007: Russia U19
• 2007–2010: Russia U21
• 2011: Russia B
• 2011: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2021

Artem Dzyuba is a Russian striker who has spent his entire professional career with Lokomotiv Moscow. Dzyuba was born in Moscow in 1988 and began his career at Spartak Moscow.

He joined the Sports School Football Depot in 2003 and made his debut for Spartak Moscow the following year. Dzyuba scored his first professional goal in 2005, helping Spartak to win the Russian Cup.

Dzyuba made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2009, scoring two goals in a 3–1 victory over Rangers. He joined Lokomotiv Moscow in 2011, helping the club to win the Russian Cup in his first season. 

Dzyuba scored his first goal in the UEFA Europa League in 2016, helping Lokomotiv to reach the semi-finals.

He has made 79 appearances for Russia and helped the team to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Dzyuba is a Russian international and was part of the side that won the 2018 UEFA European Championship.

13. Andrei Mostovoy

PFC Sochi

Career

• 2002–2011: CSKA Moscow
• 2012–2015: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2016: FSK Dolgoprudny
• 2016–2019: Khimki
• 2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2019: Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2019–2020: Sochi (loan)
• 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

Andrei Mostovoy is a Russian winger who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Mostovoy made his professional debut in the Russian Premier League with FC Omsk in 2016.

Mostovoy represented Russia at the under-17 and under-19 levels. Mostovoy made his international debut for Russia in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Estonia. Mostovoy was born in Omsk and raised in Saint Petersburg.

Mostovoy is a versatile attacker who can play on either flank. Mostovoy has been praised for his speed, dribbling, and crossing ability. Mostovoy is contracted to Zenit until 2020. 

Mostovoy is one of the most promising young Russian players and is expected to play a major role for Zenit in the future.

Andrei Mostovoy joined CSKA Moscow in 2002 and made over 300 appearances for the club before leaving for Lokomotiv Moscow in 2015. 

Mostovoy was a mainstay in the CSKA Moscow side that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2007, where they lost to Barcelona. 

He continued to play for Lokomotiv Moscow and made 71 appearances in all competitions before joining Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2019.

Mostovoy has also represented Russia at international level, making 13 appearances. At 35 years old, Mostovoy is still a key player for Zenit Saint Petersburg and is likely to feature in their future campaigns. 

Andrei Mostovoy is a defender by trade but can also play as a midfielder. 

He is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. Andrei Mostovoy is a popular player with the fans and is highly respected within the footballing community.

Andrei Mostovoy is a versatile defender who is able to play in a number of positions on the pitch.

14. Vyacheslav Karavayev

FC Zenit

Career

• 2001–2014: CSKA Moscow
• 2013–2016: CSKA Moscow
• 2014–2015: Dukla Prague (loan)
• 2015–2016: Jablonec (loan)
• 2016–2018: Sparta Prague
• 2018–2019: Vitesse
• 2019: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2010–2011: Russia U17
• 2011–2012: Russia U19
• 2014–2016: Russia U21
• 2019: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Karavayev is a Russian right back who joined Zenit St. Petersburg in 2021. He made his debut for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Premier League in 2014 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

Karavayev was a part of the Russian Under-21 team that won the European Under-21 Championship in 2017. 

He was a part of the Russian national team that competed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Karavayev is 1.75 metres tall and is known for his attacking instincts on the right back position.

Vyacheslav Karavayev is a Russian professional football player who currently plays for Zenit St. Petersburg. He has made 74 appearances for the club since joining in 2019. 

Karavayev started his career with CSKA Moscow, playing for the club for two seasons before moving on to Dukla Prague on a loan in 2014.

He made 29 appearances for the club before returning to CSKA the following year. Karavayev then spent three seasons with Jablonec, scoring 29 goals in the process. 

He then joined Sparta Prague in 2018, where he has since made 30 appearances. Karavayev has made two appearances for Russia, both coming in 2014.

His first appearance was in a U21 match against Montenegro, while his second was in a Euro 2016 qualifying match against Wales. Karavayev is an attacking midfielder who is known for his dribbling and passing. 

He is a Russian international, having made 22 appearances for the national team. Karavayev is the son of former footballer Vyacheslav Karavayev.

15. Ivan Sergeyev

Career

• 2012–2013: Aist Cherepovets
• 2014–2016: FC Strogino Moscow
• 2016: Riga FC (loan)
• 2018–2019: FC Tambov
• 2018–2019: Torpedo Moscow (loan)
• 2019–2020: Torpedo Moscow
• 2020–2022: Krylia Sovetov
• 2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022

Ivan Sergeyev is a Russian forward who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Sergeyev made his professional debut in the Russian Premier League in 2015, and has since scored 36 goals in 127 appearances.

He was named in the Russian squad for the 2018 World Cup, but did not make an appearance. Sergeyev is a left-footed forward, who is known for his pace and ability to score goals from distance. 

He has been likened to former Zenit player and Russia national team captain Sergei Ignashevich.

Sergeyev is contracted to Zenit until 2021. He is a regular member of the Russian national team, and has represented his country at both under-19 and under-21 levels. 

Ivan Sergeyev was born in Cherepovets, Russia, in 1995. He began his career with FC Cherepovets, before joining Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2015.

16. Andrey Arshavin

Russia national football team

Career

• 1988–1999: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 1999–2008: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 1999–2000: Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2009–2013: Arsenal
• 2011–2012: Zenit Saint Petersburg (loan)
• 2013–2015: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2015–2016: Kuban Krasnodar
• 2016–2018: Kairat
• 2001–2003: Russia U21
• 2002–2012: Russia

Andrey Arshavin is a Russian winger and attacking midfielder who played for both Zenit Saint Petersburg and Arsenal. Arshavin began his career at Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he was a prolific goalscorer in the Russian Premier League.

He won the Russian Premier League with Zenit in 1999 and 2000, and also reached the UEFA Champions League final with Arsenal in 2009. Arshavin left Arsenal in 2013 to join Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala. He retired from professional football in 2017.

Arshavin is the all-time leading scorer in Russian Premier League history, with 228 goals in 255 appearances. Arshavin was a Russian international, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. He was named Russian Footballer of the Year in 2006 and 2009.

Arshavin was a controversial figure in the Premier League, and was fined twice for comments made on television. Arshavin is married to model Dasha Zhukova, and they have two children.

17. Rodrigão

Career

• 2009–2015: Atlético Mineiro
• 2016–2019: Atlético Mineiro
• 2016: Caldense (loan)
• 2016: Coimbra (loan)
• 2018: Boa Esporte (loan)
• 2019: Ferroviária (loan)
• 2019–2021: Gil Vicente
• 2021–2022: Sochi
• 2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2022

Rodrigão is a Brazilian centre-back who joined Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in the summer of 2022. Rodrigão made his debut for Brazil in 2017 and has since been a regular in the national side.

Rodrigão has been praised for his ball-playing abilities, and is thought to be a valuable part of Brazil's defence. Rodrigão is contracted to Zenit until 2029. Rodrigão is likely to be a key player for Zenit as they attempt to win the Russian Premier League title.

Rodrigão is a versatile defender, able to play at either centre-back or right-back. Rodrigão is a hard-working player who is always looking to make a contribution for his team. 

Rodrigão is highly-rated within the football community and is widely considered to be one of the best centre-backs in the world.

Rodrigão is a genuine talent and is sure to be a major player in the future of Russian football.

18. Mateo Cassierra

B-SAD

Career

• 2015–2016: Deportivo Cali
• 2016–2018: Jong Ajax
• 2016–2019: Ajax
• 2018: FC Groningen (loan)
• 2019: Racing (loan)
• 2019–2021: Belenenses SAD
• 2021–2022: Sochi
• 2022: Zenit St. Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022

Mateo Cassierra is a forward for Zenit St. Petersburg. He first joined the club in 2018 and has since made 22 appearances. In his time with the club he has been capped at U-17, U-20, and U-21 level.

He is also a regular for Colombia's national team. He has been labelled as one of the most promising young forwards in the world. He is set to join up with Zenit for their pre-season tour of the United States.

He is a fast and powerful player who is known for his goalscoring ability. He is a regular for the Colombia national team and is seen as a future star. He is a very exciting young player with a lot of potential and is sure to be a success at Zenit St.

Petersburg. Mateo Cassierra is a talented attacking midfielder who has played for a number of clubs in his senior career. 2. 

He is currently playing for Belenenses in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. 3. Cassierra has enjoyed success with Deportivo Cali and Jong Ajax in his previous career, and is now looking to continue his good form in Europe with FC Groningen and Racing.

4. Cassierra is a creative and attacking midfielder who is good at setting up teammates and scoring goals. 5. He is likely to be a key player for Belenenses this season, and may be able to help them qualify for the Europa League. 6. 

Cassierra is a versatile player who can play both as a central midfielder and as a forward. 7. He is a hard worker who is also capable of scoring important goals in big matches.

8. Cassierra is a talented player who is likely to enjoy a successful career in the footballing world.

19. Magomed Ozdoyev

Russia national football team

Career

• 2004–2006: Malgobek Sport School
• 2007: Angusht Nazran
• 2008: Terek Grozny
• 2008–2009: Dynamo Kyiv
• 2010–2015: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2014–2015: Rubin Kazan (loan)
• 2015–2018: Rubin Kazan
• 2017: Terek Grozny (loan)
• 2018–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2022: Fatih Karagümrük
• 2009: Russia U-17
• 2010: Russia U-18
• 2011: Russia U-19
• 2011–2012: Russia U-21
• 2014: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2021

Ozdoyev is a central midfielder who currently plays for Fatih Karagümrük. Ozdoyev started his career with Malgobek Sport School in 2004. Ozdoyev played for Angusht Nazran from 2007 to 2008.

Ozdoyev joined Terek Grozny in 2008. Ozdoyev made his international debut for Russia in 2017. Ozdoyev is a member of the Russian national team. Ozdoyev is a strong central midfielder who can score goals.

Ozdoyev is a fast player who can run with the ball. Ozdoyev is a hard worker who is always looking to play hard. 

Ozdoyev is a versatile midfielder who can play in any of the three midfield positions. Ozdoyev started his career at Dynamo Kyiv and played for the club until 2015.

Ozdoyev then moved to Rubin Kazan, where he played for two seasons. Ozdoyev then joined Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he has played for the past four seasons. 

Ozdoyev has played for the Russia national team on 35 occasions and has scored four goals. Ozdoyev is currently a free agent and is looking for a new club.

20. Mikhail Kerzhakov

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2004-2008: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2005–2010: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2008: Volga Ulyanovsk (loan)
• 2009: Volgar (loan)
• 2010: Alania Vladikavkaz (loan)
• 2011–2013: Volga Nizhny Novgorod
• 2013–2015: Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2015: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2015–2018: Zenit-2
• 2017: Orenburg (loan)
• 2005: Russia U-19
• 2007–2008: Russia U-21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022

Mikhail Kerzhakov is a Russian goalkeeper who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Kerzhakov began his career at Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2004.

He made over 100 appearances for the club before joining Spanish side Atlético Madrid in 2013. Kerzhakov returned to Russia in 2014 and helped Zenit win the Russian Premier League title.

He also played in the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League, helping Atlético Madrid reach the semi-finals. In January 2019, Kerzhakov signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Kerzhakov is a regular international for Russia and has represented his country at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. Kerzhakov is also a member of the Russian national team squad for the 2019 FIFA World Cup.

Mikhail Kerzhakov is a Russian professional footballer who is currently playing for Zenit Saint Petersburg. He has played for various clubs in his senior career, most notably Zenit Saint Petersburg and Anzhi Makhachkala.

Kerzhakov has earned a reputation as a reliable goalscorer, having scored 71 goals in all competitions for Zenit Saint Petersburg, including 14 in 2017. 

He has also been capped for Russia at various youth levels, playing in four FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships.

Kerzhakov is a versatile player, being able to play as a forward, midfielder or defender. He is married to Lyudmila, with whom he has two children.

21. Danil Krugovoy

Defender

Career

• 2004–2017: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2016–2018: Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2018–2019: Ufa
• 2018–2019: Ufa-2
• 2019: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2019–2020: Ufa (loan)
• 2015: Russia U17
• 2016: Russia U18
• 2016: Russia U19
• 2018: Russia U20
• 2019–2020: Russia U21
• 2022: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 September 2022

Danil Krugovoy is a Russian left-back who joined Zenit St. Petersburg in 2020. Krugovoy made his professional debut with Zenit St. Petersburg in the Russian Premier League in the 2016–17 season.

He has represented Russia at various youth levels, including at the U-17 and U-19 levels. Krugovoy is contracted to Zenit St. Petersburg until 2021. Krugovoy is a versatile defender who can play at left-back or as a wing-back.

He is known for his strong positional sense and his accurate passing. Krugovoy is a quick, agile player who is capable of covering a lot of ground. 

He is a hard-working defender who is also effective in the air. Krugovoy is a well-rounded defender who is capable of playing in both defense and midfield.

Danil Krugovoy is a Russian footballer who plays for Zenit St. Petersburg and the Russia national team. He started his career at FC Ural-2 Yekaterinburg, before joining Zenit in 2016. 

He made his international debut in 2018 and has since played at Euro 2020 and the World Cup. Danil Krugovoy is known for his strength and aerial ability.

He has been praised for his attacking play and is considered a key player for Zenit. Danil Krugovoy is contracted to Zenit until 2021. 

He has won two league titles with Zenit and was named the Russian Footballer of the Year in 2018. Danil Krugovoy is an integral part of the Russia side and is expected to play a major role at the World Cup.

He is a key part of Zenit’s plans for the future and is expected to help the club win more titles.

22. Konstantin Zyryanov

Midfielder

Career

• 1994–2000: Amkar Perm
• 2000: Torpedo-2 Moscow
• 2000–2007: Torpedo Moscow
• 2007–2017: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2014–2017: Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2006–2012: Russia
• 2017–2018: Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2018–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg (U21)
• 2022: Chernomorets Novorossiysk
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Konstantin Zyryanov is a Russian international midfielder who has played for Chernomorets Novorossiysk and Zenit St. Petersburg. Zyryanov started his career at Zvezda Perm, before moving to Chernomorets Novorossiysk in 2001.

Zyryanov has made over 260 appearances in the Russian Premier League, as well as playing in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, and Russian Cup. 

Zyryanov represented Russia at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 2004 and 2008 European Championships.

Konstantin Zyryanov retired from professional football in 2014, after playing for Zenit St. Petersburg. Zyryanov is currently the manager of Chernomorets Novorossiysk. 

Konstantin Zyryanov was born on 5 October 1977 in Perm, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Konstantin Zyryanov is 1.76 metres tall and has played for Chernomorets Novorossiysk and Zenit St.

Petersburg. Konstantin Zyryanov retired from professional football in 2014, after playing for Zenit St. Petersburg.

23. Domenico Criscito

Defender

Career

• 1996–2002: Sporting Volla
• 2002–2004: Genoa
• 2004–2006: Juventus
• 2003–2004: Genoa
• 2004–2009: Juventus
• 2006–2009: Genoa (loan)
• 2009–2011: Genoa
• 2011–2018: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2018–2022: Genoa
• 2022: Toronto FC
• 2023: Genoa
• 2003: Italy U17
• 2003–2004: Italy U18
• 2004–2005: Italy U19
• 2005–2006: Italy U20
• 2006–2009: Italy U21
• 2008: Italy Olympic
• 2009–2018: Italy
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2018

Domenico Criscito started his career at Sporting Volla in 1996. He made his debut for Genoa in 2002 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club.

He was a regular for Juventus during his time there, winning two Serie A titles. In January 2018, Criscito joined Genoa on a one-year contract. He has represented Italy at Under-21 level, and has also competed at the Olympics.

Domenico Criscito is a left-back and is known for his pace and crossing ability. He is a regular for the Italy national team, and has made over 30 appearances. He is a hard-working defender and is often involved in the fight for possession.

Domenico Criscito is 36 years old and is currently a left-back for Genoa. Domenico Criscito is a Italian-born footballer who has played for a number of clubs including Juventus, Genoa, and Zenit Saint Petersburg. He has also represented Italy at international level.

Domenico Criscito is best known for his aggressive and physical style of play, which has seen him often criticised by opposing fans.

 However, he has been successful at various clubs he has played for, and is still a regular starter for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Domenico Criscito was born in Italy but moved to the United States as a child.

He returned to Italy to play football and eventually signed for Juventus. Domenico Criscito is a regular for Italy and has played at several international tournaments, including the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup. 

Domenico Criscito is a hard-working and versatile footballer, who can play in a number of positions. He is likely to be a regular for Italy for years to come.

24. Vyacheslav Malafeev

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1997–1999: FC Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 1999–2016: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 1999–2000: Russia U-21
• 2003–2012: Russia
• 2018: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (assistant director of sports)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Malafeev is a Russian goalkeeper who played for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and was an assistant director of sports for the club. Malafeev was born in Leningrad in 1979 and began his career in the youth ranks of FC Leningrad.

Malafeev made his debut for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2002 and quickly became a key player for the club. Malafeev helped Zenit win the Russian Premier League title in 2007 and the Russian Cup in 2008. 

Malafeev retired from playing in 2016 and began working as an assistant director of sports for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Vyacheslav Malafeev is a former professional footballer who played for FC Zenit St. Petersburg and the Russia national team. Malafeev started his career with FC Zenit-2 St. 

Petersburg, before moving to FC Zenit St. Petersburg in 1999. Malafeev made his international debut for Russia in 1999, and played for the country at the 2002 World Cup.

Malafeev was a regular for Russia during the early 2000s, before missing out on the 2006 World Cup. Malafeev made a return to the national team in 2007, and played at the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2012 European Championship. 

After retiring from playing, Malafeev became an assistant director of sports at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

25. Aleksandr Anyukov

Defender

Career

• 2000: Krylia Sovetov-2 Samara
• 2000–2005: Krylia Sovetov Samara
• 2005–2020: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2018: Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2019–2020: Krylia Sovetov Samara (loan)
• 2003: Russia U-21
• 2003: Russia-2
• 2004–2013: Russia
• 2019: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (assistant)
• 2020: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Anyukov is a Russian football defender who currently plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Anyukov made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division in 2001 for FC Terek Grozny.

He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2004 for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Anyukov has represented Russia at international level, making his debut in 2006. Aleksandr Anyukov won the Russian Premier League title with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2009 and 2011.

Aleksandr Anyukov was voted the Best Defender in the Russian Premier League in 2009 and 2011. 

Aleksandr Anyukov was also voted the Best Defender at the Russian Football National League in 2006. Aleksandr Anyukov was voted the Best Defender in the Russian Football Premier League in 2009 and 2011.

Aleksandr Anyukov was also voted the Best Defender at the Russian Football National League in 2006.

26. Nicolas Lombaerts

Defender

Career

• 1991–2004: Club Brugge
• 2004–2007: Gent
• 2007–2017: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2017–2019: KV Oostende
• 2019–2020: KV Oostende B
• 2006–2016: Belgium
• 2021: Gent (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nicolas Lombaerts is a Belgian professional footballer who currently plays for Gent in the Belgian Pro League. He has also spent time on loan at Lokeren, Roda JC and Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Lombaerts made his senior debut for Gent in 2007 and has since played over 200 league matches for the club. He has represented his country at international level, notably at the 2007 and 2009 European Championships.

Lombaerts is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at either centre-back or left-back. He is known for his aerial ability and strong ball control. Gent announced on 31 August 2016 that Lombaerts had signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

Lombaerts made his international debut for Belgium in 2004 and has since made over 50 appearances for his country. 

He was a part of Belgium's squad that won the 2006 World Cup, and also played in the 2010 and 2014 tournaments. Lombaerts is a devout Catholic and has been involved in charitable work with the St.

John Bosco Church in Gent. Nicolas Lombaerts is the son of former professional footballer Robert Lombaerts. Nicolas Lombaerts was born in Bruges, Belgium, on 20 March 1985. 

Nicolas Lombaerts is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at either centre-back or left-back. He is known for his aerial ability and strong ball control.

27. Oleksandr Horshkov

Midfielder

Career

• 1987–1988: Stakhanovets Stakhanov
• 1989: SKA Tashkent
• 1990–1991: SKA Kyiv
• 1992–1994: Nyva Vinnytsia
• 1994–1995: Chornomorets Odesa
• 1996–1997: Zhemchuzhina Sochi
• 1997–2001: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2002–2003: Saturn-REN-TV Moscow Oblast
• 2004–2008: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 1998: Russia
• 2003: Ukraine
• 2009–2010: Zenit U-21 (assistant)
• 2010: Zenit U-17
• 2011: FC Baltika Kaliningrad
• 2011–2012: Zenit U-17
• 2012: FC Nizhny Novgorod
• 2012: FC Rus Saint Petersburg
• 2013: FC Amkar Perm (assistant)
• 2014: FC Saturn Ramenskoye
• 2017–2018: Zenit U-21
• 2018: Zenit-2
• 2020–2021: Daugavpils
• 2021: FC Kolomyagi St. Petersburg
• 2021: FC Irtysh Omsk
• 2021–2022: FC Yadro Saint Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Oleksandr Horshkov is a central midfielder who played for Zenit St. Petersburg from 2002 to 2008. Horshkov was born in Kirovsk, Ukrainian SSR, in 1970. He started his career with Stakhanovets Stakhanov in 1987 and made his first team debut in 1989.

Horshkov went on to play for SKA Kyiv, Nyva Vinnytsia, Chornomorets Odesa, and Zhemchuzhina Sochi before joining Zenit in 2002. 

Horshkov won three Russian Premier League titles with Zenit, as well as the Russian Cup in 2006 and 2007. He retired from football in 2008, after playing 77 games for Zenit.

Horshkov is now a football coach and manager. He has been with Saturn-REN-TV Moscow Oblast since 2004. Horshkov was a member of the Ukrainian national team and played 28 games, scoring one goal. Horshkov is married and has two children.

28. Aleksandr Yerokhin

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2004: Dynamo Barnaul
• 2004–2007: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2007–2010: Sheriff Tiraspol
• 2011–2013: Krasnodar
• 2013: SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk (loan)
• 2013–2014: SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk
• 2013–2014: Ural Yekaterinburg (loan)
• 2014–2016: Ural Yekaterinburg
• 2016–2017: Rostov
• 2017: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2008: Russia U-19
• 2011: Russia-2
• 2016: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2021

Aleksandr Yerokhin is a midfielder for Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg. He made his professional debut in 2004 with Lokomotiv Moscow. Yerokhin has played for Russia at the 2018 World Cup.

He has also represented his country at the European Championships and the Confederations Cup. Yerokhin is a natural born Russian and is of Siberian descent. He is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central or attacking midfielder.

Yerokhin is a hard worker on the pitch and is known for his stamina and ball control. He is a very creative player who is able to score and create chances for his team. 

Aleksandr Yerokhin is a key player for Zenit St. Petersburg and is expected to help them win the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup this season.

Aleksandr Yerokhin is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Zenit Saint Petersburg. He started his career at Sheriff Tiraspol, before joining Krasnodar in 2013. He made his international debut for Russia in 2016. 

He has also played for Russia-2. He is a regular for Zenit Saint Petersburg. He has won 31 caps for Russia and scored four goals.

He is a tough and physical centre-back, who is known for his leadership and organisational skills. He is a Russian international team regular, and is considered to be one of the best defenders in the league. 

Aleksandr Yerokhin is a force to be reckoned with, and is one of the most promising young defenders in Europe.

29. Aleksei Sutormin

Midfielder

Career

• 2007–2010: FC Khimki
• 2010–2012: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2013–2015: FC Strogino Moscow
• 2015–2017: Volgar Astrakhan
• 2018–2019: FC Orenburg
• 2019: Rubin Kazan
• 2019: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2015–2016: Russia U21
• 2021: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2021

Aleksei Sutormin is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg. 

Sutormin made his professional debut with FC Terek Grozny in the Russian Second Division in 2011, and spent two seasons with the club before joining Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2013.

Sutormin made his international debut for Russia in March 2017, and has since been a regular starter for the side. Sutormin has represented Russia at all youth levels, from the U-17 to the senior team. 

Sutormin is a product of the FC Terek Grozny youth system, and made his first-team debut in a Russian Cup match against FC Krylia Sovetov Samara in January 2014.

Sutormin has been described as a "solid, consistent performer" on the right wing and is a key part of Zenit Saint Petersburg's title-challenging squad. Sutormin is married and has one child. 

Aleksei Sutormin is of Russian descent. Aleksei Sutormin is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg.

30. Dmitri Chistyakov

Career

• 2000–2007: Metallurg Pikalyovo
• 2007–2012: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2012–2016: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2012: Rostov (loan)
• 2013–2015: Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2015–2016: Mika (loan)
• 2016–2018: Shinnik Yaroslavl
• 2018–2019: Tambov
• 2019–2021: Rostov
• 2020–2021: Zenit St. Petersburg (loan)
• 2021: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2012: Russia U-18
• 2013: Russia U-19
• 2021: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2021

Dmitri Chistyakov is a defender who currently plays for Zenit St. Petersburg. Dmitri Chistyakov was born in Russia in 1994 and started his career at Metallurg Pikalyovo.

Dmitri Chistyakov spent two seasons at Zenit before joining Atlético Madrid in 2017. Dmitri Chistyakov made his Zenit debut in the 2015–16 season and has since made over 150 appearances for the club.

Dmitri Chistyakov is a regular member of the Russian national team and has made five appearances for the side. Dmitri Chistyakov is expected to leave Zenit at the end of the season. 

Dmitri Chistyakov is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at both centre-back and defensive midfield.

Dmitri Chistyakov is a strong aerial defender and is also good at reading the game. Dmitri Chistyakov is expected to join a new club in the near future.

31. Zelimkhan Bakaev

Career

• 2007–2016: Spartak Moscow
• 2014–2018: Spartak-2 Moscow
• 2015–2022: Spartak Moscow
• 2018–2019: Arsenal Tula (loan)
• 2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2016–2018: Russia U21
• 2019: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 September 2022

Zelimkhan Bakayev is a Russian midfielder who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Zelimkhan Bakayev made his professional debut for Zenit Saint Petersburg in the 2018–19 Russian Premier League season.

Zelimkhan Bakayev has represented Russia at youth level and was a part of the team that won the 2017 U-20 World Cup. 

Bakayev is a versatile midfielder who can play in both central and attacking positions. Bakayev is a fast and hard-working player who is capable of making crucial contributions in midfield.

Bakayev is contracted to Zenit Saint Petersburg until 2022. Zelimkhan Bakayev is a fan favourite at Zenit Saint Petersburg and is widely considered to be one of the best young midfielders in Europe. 

Zelimkhan Bakaev is a Russian professional footballer who currently plays for Arsenal Tula. He made his professional debut for Spartak Moscow in 2014 and has since played for the club in the Russian Premier League, Russian Cup, and Europa League.

Bakaev was born in Tula and started playing football at a young age. He made his senior debut for Spartak Moscow in 2014 and has since played 81 games for the club in all competitions. Bakaev has also represented Russia at U21 level. 

He made his debut for the national team in 2016 and has since played 15 games. Arsenal Tula loaned Bakaev to Zenit Saint Petersburg in January 2019. He made his debut for the club in a Europa League match against Atlético Madrid on 17 January 2019.

Bakaev is a midfielder and is known for his passing ability.

32. Nuraly Alip

Career

• 2008-2015: Caspiy
• 2015-2018: Kairat
• 2018–2022: Kairat
• 2022: Zenit St. Petersburg (loan)
• 2023: Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2017: Kazakhstan U19
• 2019: Kazakhstan U21
• 2018: Kazakhstan
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Nuraly Alip is a Kazakhstan international centre-back who has played for Zenit St. Petersburg since 2016. Alip was born in 1999 and made his debut for Zenit in 2016.

He has played in every competition for the club since then, including the UEFA Europa League and the Russian Premier League. Alip primarily plays as a centre-back, but can also be used as a left-back.

He is known for his strong aerial presence and excellent positioning. Alip is contracted to Zenit until 2022. He has been praised for his consistency and dedication to the club, and is seen as one of the club's most important players.

Alip is likely to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Alip made his professional debut with Kairat in the 2018 season. He has played for Kairat since the 2008 season. Alip has represented Kazakhstan at youth level. Alip was loaned to Zenit St.

Petersburg in the 2018 season. Alip made his international debut for Kazakhstan in 2017. Alip is a midfielder who is known for his attacking play. 

Alip is a key player for Kairat and is expected to play an important role for the team in the future. Alip is a promising young player who is expected to continue his success in the future.

Alip is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions.

33. Arsen Adamov

Career

• 2010–2020: Akhmat Grozny
• 2017–2020: Akhmat Grozny
• 2021: Ural Yekaterinburg
• 2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2020–2021: Russia U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 October 2022

Arsen Adamov was born on October 20th, 1999 in Nizhny Tagil, Russia. He started his career at FC Rostov and made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2016.

At the end of the 2017-2018 season, Arsen Adamov signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg. 

He has represented Russia at under-17, under-19, and under-21 levels. Arsen Adamov is a left-back and is known for his speed and crossing ability.

Arsen Adamov is a tough defender and is known for his aerial ability. He has been compared to former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra. Arsen Adamov is a fan favorite at Zenit Saint Petersburg and is often seen at home games supporting his team.

Arsen Adamov is a keen student and has a degree in Business from the University of Southern California. 

Arsen Adamov is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Akhmat Grozny. Adamov made his debut for Akhmat Grozny in the Russian Premier League in the 2010 season.

Adamov has represented Russia at under-19, under-20, and under-21 level. Adamov has also played for Ural Yekaterinburg, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Russia U20. 

Adamov is a regular for Akhmat Grozny, playing in all of their matches in the Russian Premier League and Russian Cup. Adamov has also represented Russia at under-23 level.

Adamov is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or attacking midfield positions. Adamov is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. Adamov is a dynamic midfielder who can create chances for his team-mates.

34. Lev Burchalkin

Career

• 1957–1972: Zenit Leningrad
• 1964: USSR
• 1977: Zenit Leningrad (director)
• 1982–1985: Luch Vladivostok (assistant)
• 1985–1987: Victory Sports Club
• 1988–1989: Zenit Leningrad (assistant)
• 1990–1991: FC Shakhter Karagandy
• 1992: Luch Vladivostok
• 1993: FC Kosmos-Kirovets Saint Petersburg
• 1993–1994: FC Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg
• 1995: Luch Vladivostok
• 1996–1997: Zenit St. Petersburg (assistant)
• 1998–2000: FC Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2001: FC Pskov-2000
• 2002: FC Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lev Burchalkin was a talented striker who played for several Russian clubs throughout his career. Burchalkin was a member of the Soviet national team and was a key player during the country's successful run at the World Cup in 1974 and the European Championships in 1976.

Burchalkin retired from professional football in 1972 but continued to play for amateur sides until his death in 2004. Lev Burchalkin is widely regarded as one of the greatest Soviet strikers of all time and is still considered one of the country's most iconic footballers.

Burchalkin was born in Leningrad in 1939 and died in 2004 at the age of 65. Lev Burchalkin is a Russian football manager and former player. He has managed Zenit St. 

Petersburg, FC Pskov-2000, and FC Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg. Burchalkin began his playing career with FC Luch Vladivostok in the Soviet Second League.

He later transferred to Zenit St. Petersburg, where he won two league titles and the Soviet Cup. Burchalkin retired from playing in 1997, but returned to manage FC Luch Vladivostok in 1998. 

He later moved to Zenit-2 St. Petersburg, where he won the Russian Second Division in 2001. Burchalkin was appointed manager of FC Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg in 2002.

He led the club to the Russian Premier League in 2003, and stayed in charge until 2004. Burchalkin was appointed manager of Zenit St. Petersburg in 2005. He led the club to victory in the Russian Cup in 2006 and the Russian Premier League in 2007. 

He resigned from his position at Zenit St. Petersburg in 2008, and was appointed manager of FC Pskov-2000. He led the club to the Russian Second Division in 2009 and to the Russian First Division in 2010.

Burchalkin was appointed manager of FC Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg in 2011. He led the club to the Russian Premier League in 2012 and to the Russian Cup in 2013. 

He resigned from his position at FC Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg in October 2013. Lev Burchalkin was appointed manager of FC Pskov-2000 on 3 October 2013.

35. Pavel Sadyrin

Career

• 1956–1959: Zvezda Perm
• 1959–1964: Zvezda Perm
• 1965–1975: Zenit Leningrad
• 1978–1982: Zenit Leningrad (assistant)
• 1983–1987: Zenit Leningrad
• 1988: FC Kristall Kherson
• 1989–1992: CSKA Moscow
• 1992–1994: Russia
• 1995–1996: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 1997–1998: CSKA Moscow
• 1998–1999: Rubin Kazan
• 2000: Uzbekistan
• 2000–2001: CSKA Moscow
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Pavel Sadyrin was a midfielder who played for various teams in his career, most notably Zvezda Perm. Sadyrin was born in Molotov, Soviet Union in 1942. Sadyrin died in 2001 after a long and successful career.

Sadyrin was a very versatile player, able to play in various positions on the pitch. Sadyrin is most well-known for his time at Zvezda Perm, where he won several titles. Sadyrin is considered to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation.

Sadyrin's death cast a shadow over Russian football at the time. Sadyrin is remembered as a very dedicated and hard-working player. 

Sadyrin's death has led to renewed interest in his career. Pavel Sadyrin played for several clubs throughout his managerial career, including Zenit Saint Petersburg, CSKA Moscow, Rubin Kazan and Uzbekistan.

Sadyrin was a talented defender who made his name at Zenit Saint Petersburg. After retiring from playing, Sadyrin took up coaching positions with Zenit Saint Petersburg, CSKA Moscow and Rubin Kazan. 

Sadyrin was appointed manager of Uzbekistan in 2000, but lasted only one season in the role. Sadyrin has since worked as a commentator for Russian television.

36. Aleksandr Ivanov

Career

• 1950–1960: Zenit Leningrad
• 1958–1959: USSR
• LOMO Leningrad
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksandr Ivanov was a very talented and successful striker in his playing days. He was a member of the Soviet Union national team and played in the 1952 and the 1974 World Cup tournaments.

After his playing career, he served as a coach for several clubs in Russia. He passed away on March 29, 1997. Aleksandr Ivanov was a Russian football manager who was most recently manager of LOMO Leningrad.

Ivanov has spent most of his managerial career with Zenit Leningrad, managing them to five league titles and one Russian Cup. He also had a short spell in charge of the USSR national team, leading them to a fifth-place finish at the 1958 World Cup.

After leaving Zenit, Ivanov joined LOMO Leningrad, where he is currently in charge. Ivanov is a former player, who made 220 appearances for Zenit between 1950 and 1960. 

He also represented the USSR at the 1958 World Cup. Ivanov is a highly successful manager, having led LOMO to second in the Russian Premier League in 2016.

He is also known for his motivational speeches, which have been credited with helping players improve both mentally and physically. Aleksandr Ivanov was born in Leningrad on 5th January, 1946.

37. Mikhail Biryukov

Career

• 1975: FC Amur Blagoveshchensk
• 1976–1979: FC Znamya Truda Orekhovo-Zuyevo
• 1980–1991: Zenit Leningrad
• 1992–1993: MyPa
• 1993: Tevalte
• 1995–1999: Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg
• 1984–1985: USSR
• 2000: FC Rotor Volgograd (assistant)
• 2000–2002: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (assistant)
• 2002: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (caretaker)
• 2003: FC Petrotrest St. Petersburg (caretaker)
• 2006: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (goalkeeping coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mikhail Biryukov is a Russian goalkeeper who played for FC Amur Blagoveshchensk and FC Zenit St. Petersburg. Biryukov was capped 73 times by the USSR and played in the 1980 World Cup.

He is currently the goalkeeping coach for FC Zenit St. Petersburg. Mikhail Biryukov was born on 7 May 1958 in Orekhovo-Zuyevo. He began his career at FC Amur Blagoveshchensk in 1975 and went on to play for FC Zenit St.

Petersburg between 1979 and 1984. He then spent time at FC Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Terek Grozny before retiring in 1992. 

Mikhail Biryukov is a two-time Russian Premier League champion with FC Zenit St. Petersburg. He was also part of the Soviet Union team that won the 1980 World Cup.

Mikhail Biryukov was inducted into the Russian Football Federation Hall of Fame in 2009.

38. Yuri Zheludkov

Career

• 1976–1979: FC Dynamo Leningrad
• 1980–1989: FC Zenit Leningrad
• 1990: IFK Östersund
• 1991: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 1991–1992: Maccabi Netanya F.C.
• 1993–1995: KaIK
• 1983: Soviet Union Olympic
• 2006–2008: FC Dynamo St. Petersburg (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yuri Zheludkov is a retired Russian footballer who played as a midfielder or forward. Zheludkov played for a number of Russian clubs during his career, including Leningrad, CSKA Moscow, and Zenit St Petersburg.

He was a member of the Soviet Union national team, and played at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Zheludkov retired from professional football in 1994. He has since worked as a football commentator and coach. Zheludkov was named Russian Footballer of the Year in 1988.

He was inducted into the Russian Football Federation Hall of Fame in 2013. Zheludkov is the father of Russian national team player Denis Zheludkov. 

He was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, on 8 March 1959. Yuri Zheludkov played for FC Dynamo Leningrad in the Soviet Union from 1976 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1989.

In 1990, he joined IFK Östersund in Sweden. He played for FC Zenit St. Petersburg from 1991 to 1992 and then for Maccabi Netanya F.C. from 1993 to 1995. 

Yuri Zheludkov made his international debut for the Soviet Union in 1983 and played at the Olympic Games in 1984. He later managed FC Dynamo St. Petersburg from 2006 to 2008.

Yuri Zheludkov currently coaches FC Zenit St. Petersburg's U-19 team.

39. Anatoli Davydov

Career

• 1971–1975: FC Mashinostroitel Tula
• 1975–1988: FC Zenit Leningrad
• 1989: FC Torpedo Togliatti
• 1989: FC Krylia Sovetov Kuybyshev
• 1990: Helsingin Ponnistus
• 1991: FC Lokomotiv St. Petersburg (amateur)
• 1992–1995: Helsingin Ponnistus
• 1996: Foshan Fosti
• 1997: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 1995: Helsingin Ponnistus
• 1997–1998: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (assistant)
• 1998–2000: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2000: FC Zenit-2 St. Petersburg (assistant)
• 2001: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (reserves)
• 2002–2005: FC Metallurg Lipetsk
• 2005–2006: FC Sibir Novosibirsk
• 2007: FC Tekstilshchik-Telekom Ivanovo
• 2008–2009: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (reserves)
• 2009: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 2010–2013: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (reserves)
• 2013: FC Tom Tomsk
• 2017: FC Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2017: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (academy director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Davydov is a retired Russian defender and academy director with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Davydov spent most of his playing career at FC Krylia Sovetov Kuybyshev before moving to FC Torpedo Togliatti and FC Mashinostroitel Tula.

Davydov made his international debut for the Soviet Union in 1975 and earned 53 caps over the course of his career. Davydov retired from professional football in 1988, but he remained with FC Zenit Leningrad as the club's academy director.

Davydov is currently the academy director at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Davydov is a member of the Russian Football Union's honorary committee. Davydov has been involved in charity work throughout his career, most notably with the Torpedo Tula Youth Centre.

Davydov is a father of two children and he spends his free time playing golf and tennis. Davydov is a Russian international and he is the father of Valeri Davydov, a former FC Krylia Sovetov Kuybyshev player who is currently playing for FC Rostov.

40. Leonid Ivanov

Career

• 1939: Stalinets Leningrad
• 1940–1956: Zenit Leningrad
• 1952: USSR
• FC Onezhets Petrozavodsk
• GOMZ Leningrad
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leonid Ivanov was born in Petrograd in 1921 and started playing football as a goalkeeper. He played for Dynamo Moscow, Leningrad and FC Spartak Moscow before retiring in 1962.

He was a Soviet international and won a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympic Games. He died in 1990 at the age of 69. Leonid Ivanov started his senior career at Stalinets Leningrad, before moving to Zenit Leningrad in 1940.

He played for the Soviet side in three international tournaments, and later managed FC Onezhets Petrozavodsk and GOMZ Leningrad. Leonid Ivanov was a prolific goalscorer during his career, and is the all-time leading scorer for Zenit Leningrad.

He was also named Soviet Footballer of the Year in 1952. After retiring from playing, Leonid Ivanov became a manager, first with FC Onezhets Petrozavodsk, and later with GOMZ Leningrad. 

He helped the clubs to win a number of trophies. Leonid Ivanov passed away in 2016 at the age of 96.

He was a true pioneer in Soviet football, and is still remembered as one of the greatest players in Russian football history.

41. Roman Shirokov

Midfielder

Career

• 1986–1987: Torpedo Moscow
• 1987–1998: CSKA Moscow
• 1998–2000: CSKA-2 Moscow
• 2001: CSKA Moscow
• 2001: Torpedo-ZIL Moscow
• 2004: Vidnoye
• 2005: Saturn Moscow Oblast
• 2006: Rubin Kazan
• 2007: Khimki
• 2008–2014: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2014: Krasnodar (loan)
• 2014–2015: Spartak Moscow
• 2015: Krasnodar (loan)
• 2016: CSKA Moscow
• 2008–2016: Russia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shirokov is a Russian midfielder who has spent most of his career with CSKA Moscow. He has been capped 42 times by the Russian national team and was part of the team that won the 2006 World Cup.

He joined FC Krasnodar in January 2015. Shirokov is known for his quick, skillful passing and is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Russia. He has also been a regular for the Russian national team in the UEFA Champions League.

Shirokov is a two-time Russian Footballer of the Year. He is married and has two children. Shirokov is a devout Christian and is a member of the Saint Petersburg-based charity organisation Kontinent. 

He is a controversial figure in Russian football, with some accusing him of favouring CSKA Moscow over other clubs.

Roman Shirokov is a Russian midfielder who currently plays for CSKA Moscow. He has played for the Russia national team on 57 occasions and scored 13 goals. 

Roman Shirokov began his career with Rubin Kazan before joining Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2008. He spent six seasons with the club before moving to Spartak Moscow in 2014.

Roman Shirokov has won one Russian League, three Russian Cups, and one Russian Super Cup with Zenit Saint Petersburg. He has also represented Russia at the European Championships and the World Cup. 

Roman Shirokov is a tough midfielder who is known for his passing and vision. He is currently the captain of CSKA Moscow. Roman Shirokov is a dynamic and creative midfielder who is a key part of Russia's midfield.

He is a gifted player who can score goals as well as make assists. Roman Shirokov is a committed player who always gives his best for his club and country. He is a player who is always looking to improve his game. 

Roman Shirokov is a versatile midfielder who can play in any position on the pitch. He is a hard worker who always gives his best for his team. Roman Shirokov is a good leader and team player who is loved by his teammates.

He is a player who is always looking to help his team win. Roman Shirokov is a talented midfield player who is a key part of Russia's national team. He is a versatile player who can play in any position on the pitch. He is a gifted player who can score goals as well as make assists.

42. Nikolay Larionov

Career

• 1975–1976: Zenit Leningrad
• 1976–1978: Dynamo Leningrad
• 1979–1989: Zenit Leningrad
• 1990: Kiruna FF
• 1991: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 1992: GBK Kokkola
• 1992: FC Sepsi-78 (Finland)
• 1993: Hovsala BK (Finland)
• 1983–1986: USSR
• 2002: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (reserves assistant)
• 2003–2004: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (assistant)
• 2005–2006: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (director)
• 2008: FC Zenit St. Petersburg (reserves assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nikolay Larionov was born on January 19, 1957 in Volkhov, Russian SFSR. He started his football career with Zenit Leningrad in 1975. He went on to play for Dynamo Leningrad and FC Zenit St.

Petersburg. Nikolay Larionov retired in 1998. He is currently the assistant coach of FC Zenit St. Petersburg's reserves. Nikolay Larionov is one of the most capped Russian footballers, with 66 appearances to his name.

He is also a two-time Russian Premier League champion (with Zenit Leningrad in 1984 and Dynamo Leningrad in 1985). Nikolay Larionov was also a member of the Russian squad that finished in fourth place at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

He is also a two-time Russian Cup winner (with Zenit Leningrad in 1990 and Dynamo Leningrad in 1995). 

Nikolay Larionov was a prolific striker who played for some of the most prestigious clubs in the world. He was capped by the USSR on numerous occasions and helped his country win the 1986 World Cup.

After retiring from playing, Larionov took up a managerial role with FC Zenit St. Petersburg. He is currently the assistant manager at the club. 

Larionov is still involved in football and is the owner of a football club in his home country of Russia. He is a popular figure in Russian football and is often given credit for developing the modern-day Russian striker.

Nikolay Larionov is a true legend of Russian football and is still highly respected by his peers. He is a true icon of the game and will be remembered for many years to come.

43. Vladimir Golubev

Career

• 1968–1981: Zenit Leningrad
• 1977–1978: USSR
• 1987: Zenit Leningrad
• 1988–1989: Zenit Leningrad (assistant)
• 1989: Zenit Leningrad
• 2006–2008: FC Zenit-2 St. Petersburg
• 2018–2019: FC Leningradets Leningrad Oblast (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vladimir Golubev was a defender who played for several Russian clubs, most notably Zenit Leningrad and CSKA Moscow. He won a number of honours during his career, including three Russian Premier League titles and a UEFA Cup.

Golubev retired in 1992 and later served as the manager of CSKA Moscow. He died in September 2022 at the age of 72. Golubev was a key part of the Soviet Union national team, playing at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics and the 1980 and 1984 World Cups.

He was also a part of the Soviet Union team that won the European Championship in 1980. Golubev is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in Russian football history. 

He is the father of current Zenit Leningrad defender Igor Golubev. Vladimir Golubev was born in Leningrad in 1950 and died in September 2022.

44. Vladimir Dolgopolov

Career

• 1979–1987: FC Zenit Leningrad
• 1988: FC Dynamo Leningrad
• 1988–1989: FC Dynamo Moscow
• 1989–1992: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• 1992: Vasa IFK
• 1993–1994: Tevalte Tallinn
• 2000: FC Lokomotiv St. Petersburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vladimir Dolgopolov was born in Leningrad, Russia in 1961. Dolgopolov first came to prominence as a professional tennis player in the early 1980s. Dolgopolov won several singles titles and achieved a number of career-high rankings during his career.

Dolgopolov retired from professional tennis in 2001, but continued to play competitively until his death in 2016. Dolgopolov was a passionate supporter of his home city of Leningrad and frequently attended matches and tournaments in his home country.

Dolgopolov was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2015 and subsequently withdrew from several tournaments. 

Dolgopolov died from cancer at the age of 54 in 2016. Dolgopolov is survived by his wife, Tatyana, and two children. Vladimir Dolgopolov is a defender who has played for several top-level Russian clubs.

Dolgopolov is known for his ball-playing ability, and is a regular member of the Russian national team. Dolgopolov retired from professional football in 2004 but has since made a return to the game. 

Dolgopolov has won several titles during his career, including two Leningrad League championships with FC Zenit Leningrad.

Dolgopolov is a highly-rated player, and he is often called upon to play for Russia. Dolgopolov has also played for Vasa IFK and FC Lokomotiv St. Petersburg, and he is currently playing for FC Terek Grozny. 

Dolgopolov is a versatile defender, and he is capable of playing at either centre-back or right-back. Dolgopolov is a popular player with his fans, and he is highly-respected within the Russian football community.

Dolgopolov is currently in his tenth season with FC Terek Grozny, and he is considered to be one of the best defenders in Russia.

45. Stanislav Zavidonov

Career

• 1954–1956: FC Trudovyye Rezervy Leningrad
• 1957–1966: Zenit Leningrad
• 1967–1972: FC LOMO Leningrad
• 1972–1975: Zenit Leningrad (assistant)
• 1979–1982: ASM Oran
• 1988–1989: Zenit Leningrad
• 1990–1992: Zenit Saint Petersburg (VP)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stanislav Zavidonov was a Russian footballer who played as a midfielder. He made his professional debut in 1956 with FC Kansk. He played for a number of Russian clubs, including FC Krasnodar, FC Rostov, FC Dynamo Moscow and FC Spartak Moscow.

He was a member of the Soviet Union national team, and won the bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games. Zavidonov died in 2021 at the age of 87. 

Stanislav Zavidonov was a Russian football player and manager who spent most of his career with FC Trudovyye Rezervy Leningrad.

He also had a short spell managing ASM Oran before returning to FC Trudovyye Rezervy Leningrad. He was a prolific goalscorer in the Soviet Union and is considered one of the best players in the club's history. 

He retired in 1996 and later worked as a football agent. Zavidonov was born in Leningrad in 1954.

He made his debut for FC Trudovyye Rezervy Leningrad in 1954 and went on to play 334 games for the club. He scored 251 goals in all competitions and is considered one of the club's all-time greats. 

Zavidonov retired from football in 1996 and later worked as a football agent. He was inducted into the FC Trudovyye Rezervy Leningrad Hall of Fame in 2009.

46. Aleksandr Vasyutin

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2012–2018: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2016–2018: FC Lahti (loan)
• 2018–2019: Sarpsborg 08
• 2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2021–2022: Djurgårdens IF (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2022

Aleksandr Vasyutin is a Russian goalkeeper who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Vasyutin made his professional debut in the Russian Premier League with Zenit in 2016.

He has previously played for FC Rostov, FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, and FC Terek Grozny. Vasyutin was named the Russian Footballer of the Year for 2017. He has represented Russia at Under-17, Under-19, and Under-21 level.

Vasyutin is married and has one child. Vasyutin is a devout Christian, and has said that his faith has helped him through difficult times. Vasyutin is a member of the Russian Orthodox Church. Aleksandr Vasyutin is a goalkeeper who is known for his excellent shot-stopping ability.

Aleksandr Vasyutin started his career with Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 25 goals. 

He then moved to Finland to play for FC Lahti, before returning to Russia to join Sarpsborg 08. He has since moved back to Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he is currently playing for the reserves.

Aleksandr Vasyutin has represented Russia at youth level, and has been called up for the senior team on a few occasions. 

He is a hard-working, defensively-sound centre-back who is always looking to put in a solid performance. Aleksandr Vasyutin is a popular player among his teammates and fans, and is always willing to lend a hand.

He is expected to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.

47. Daniil Odoyevsky

Career

• 2019: Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2020: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2018–2019: Russia U16
• 2019–2020: Russia U17
• 2021: Russia U18
• 2021: Russia U19
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 August 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2021

Daniil Odoyevsky is a Russian goalkeeper who currently plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Odoyevsky made his debut for Zenit in the Russian Premier League in 2015.

He has also played for Russian national team at various youth levels. Odoyevsky is a product of Zenit's youth system and has been a part of the first team for several seasons.

Odoyevsky has been praised for his shot-stopping abilities and is considered one of the club's most promising goalkeepers. Odoyevsky is contracted to Zenit until 2020. 

Odoyevsky is a regular member of the Russian national team and was part of the squad that finished in fourth place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Odoyevsky is also a regular member of the Russian under-21 team. In March 2021, Odoyevsky was named the new captain of FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

48. Aleksei Stepanov

Career

• 1994–1995: FC Zenit Izhevsk
• 1996–1997: FC Gazovik-Gazprom Izhevsk
• 1998: FC Energiya Chaykovsky
• 1999–2001: FC Gazovik-Gazprom Izhevsk
• 2002–2006: FC Amkar Perm
• 2007–2008: FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
• 2008–2009: FC Kuban Krasnodar
• 2010: FC SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk
• 2011–2012: FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok
• 2012–2014: PFC Spartak Nalchik
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aleksei Stepanov is a Russian goalkeeper who has played for a number of teams over the course of his career. He started his career with FC Luch Vladivostok and later played for FC Rostov, FC Terek Grozny, FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and FC Rostov.

He has represented his country at both under-21 and senior level. Aleksei Stepanov is currently a goalkeeper for FC Rostov. Aleksei Stepanov was born in the Soviet Union on December 18, 1981. 

Stepanov started his career in 1994 with FC Zenit Izhevsk. In 1996, Stepanov moved to FC Gazovik-Gazprom Izhevsk.

Stepanov scored 27 goals in 1998, helping FC Gazovik-Gazprom Izhevsk win the Russian Premier League. 

After two seasons with FC Gazovik-Gazprom Izhevsk, Stepanov moved to FC Amkar Perm in 1999. In 2002, Stepanov moved to FC Shinnik Yaroslavl. In 2007, Stepanov signed with FC Kuban Krasnodar. In 2008, Stepanov moved to FC SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk.

In 2009, Stepanov moved to FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok.

49. Dmitri Sergeev

Career

• 2018: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2018: Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg
• 2021: Baltika Kaliningrad (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 November 2022

Dmitry Sergeyev is a Russian footballer who currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg as a midfielder. 

Sergeyev made his professional debut for Zenit Saint Petersburg in the 2018-19 Russian Premier League season, coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 home victory over FC Rostov on 14 September 2018.

Sergeyev has represented his country at youth international level, making his debut for the Russia under-17s in a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in October 2016. 

Sergeyev was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is of Russian ancestry. After making his debut for Zenit Saint Petersburg, Sergeyev won the 2018-19 Russian Premier League Best Young Player Award.

He is also a nominee for the 2018-19 Russian Premier League Golden Glove Award. Sergeyev is a product of the Zenit Saint Petersburg youth system.

Final Words

FC Zenit is one of the most successful football clubs in Russia. Founded in 1925, the club has acquired a rich history, including numerous domestic and international titles.

The club’s best players of all time include 1970 World Cup winner Lev Yashin, 1980 and 1984 European Cup Winners’ Cup winners Viktor Leonenko, and 1984 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup winner Michel Platini.