Aleksandr Bukharov

Russian footballer, FC Rubin Kazan striker

Aleksandr Bukharov - Russian footballer, FC Rubin Kazan striker
Born

March 12th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Born in 1985, professional footballer played primarily as a striker. Made significant contributions to FC Rubin Kazan, helping the team secure the Russian Premier League titles. Developed a reputation for goal-scoring abilities and versatility on the field, participating in various international competitions.

Won the Russian Premier League twice with FC Rubin Kazan

Scored key goals in national and international matches

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