Aleksandr Anyukov

Russian footballer, Zenit St. Petersburg defender

Aleksandr Anyukov - Russian footballer, Zenit St. Petersburg defender
Born

September 28th, 1982
43 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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