Aleksandr Anyukov
Russian footballer, Zenit St. Petersburg defender
Born
September 28th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A professional footballer from Russia played predominantly as a right back. His career began at FC Spartak Moscow, and he later joined Zenit St. Petersburg in 2007, where he became an integral part of the team's defense. Anyukov contributed to Zenit's victory in the UEFA Cup in 2008 and the UEFA Super Cup in 2008. He was also a key player in multiple Russian Premier League titles, enhancing the club's status in both domestic and European competitions. His performance in international tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2012 with the national team, showcased his abilities on a larger stage.
Won UEFA Cup with Zenit in 2008
Won UEFA Super Cup with Zenit in 2008
Won multiple Russian Premier League titles with Zenit
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