Aleksei Berezutski

Russian footballer and defender

Aleksei Berezutski - Russian footballer and defender
Born

June 20th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Born in June 1982, this footballer played primarily as a defender for CSKA Moscow. A graduate of the team's youth academy, career spanned from 1999 to 2017. Featured prominently in domestic and international competitions, contributed to the club's success in various tournaments, including the UEFA Europa League title in 2005. Also represented the Russian national team from 2008 to 2016, participating in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup. Renowned for defensive skills and tactical awareness on the field.

Won the UEFA Europa League with CSKA Moscow in 2005

Competed in the FIFA World Cup in 2014

Played in the UEFA European Championship in 2016

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