Andrey Arshavin
Andrey Arshavin is a retired Russian forward and attacking midfielder, best known for his creativity, flair, dribbling, and vision. A star at Zenit Saint Petersburg and later Arsenal, he was the talisman for Russia’s memorable Euro 2008 campaign and one of the most gifted players in his nation’s history.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2009 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 281 | 55 |
| 2009–2013 | Arsenal | 144 | 25 |
| 2012 | → Zenit Saint Petersburg (loan) | 10 | 3 |
| 2013–2015 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 55 | 7 |
| 2015–2016 | Kuban Krasnodar | 8 | 0 |
| 2016–2018 | Kairat | 60 | 22 |
| Total | 558 | 112 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2012 | Russia | 75 | 17 |
🏆 Honours
Zenit Saint Petersburg
- Russian Premier League: 2007, 2011–12, 2014–15
- Russian Cup: 2009–10
- Russian Super Cup: 2008, 2011, 2015
- UEFA Cup: 2007–08
- UEFA Super Cup: 2008
Kairat
- Kazakhstan Cup: 2016, 2017
- Kazakhstan Super Cup: 2016, 2017
Russia
- UEFA European Championship semi-finalist: 2008
⭐ Individual Awards
- Russian Footballer of the Year: 2006
- Russian Premier League Best Player: 2006
- UEFA Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament
- Ballon d'Or Nominee: 2008 (6th place)
- Golden Foot Nominee: 2011
🎨 Style of Play
Arshavin was a quick, agile, and technically gifted playmaker. Known for his close control, sharp dribbling, incisive passing, and ability to score from distance, he often played as a winger or central attacking midfielder. His creativity and flair made him one of Europe’s most entertaining players in the late 2000s.
👔 Managerial / Post-retirement Career
After retirement in 2018, Arshavin took on coaching and administrative roles, including working with Zenit’s youth academy and serving as deputy general director at Zenit Saint Petersburg. He continues to be an influential figure in Russian football.