Aleksandr Kerzhakov

Russian Footballer, UEFA Euro 2008 star

Aleksandr Kerzhakov - Russian Footballer, UEFA Euro 2008 star
Born

November 27th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A prominent Russian footballer, played primarily as a forward. Career began at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, contributing significantly to the team's successes. Claimed the UEFA Cup and Russian Premier League titles with Zenit. Represented the national team in multiple international tournaments. Played a key role in UEFA Euro 2008, contributing to Russia's semifinal appearance. Later, had stints with several clubs, including Sevilla FC and Dynamo Moscow, ending career as one of the top scorers in Russian football history.

Winning UEFA Cup with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg

Scoring for Russia in UEFA Euro 2008

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