Alexey Smertin

International footballer and midfielder

Alexey Smertin - International footballer and midfielder
Born

May 1st, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Born in Russia, an international footballer played as a midfielder during a career spanning several top European leagues. Played for the national team, earning over 50 caps. Major club experiences included stints at FC Torpedo Moscow, Bordeaux in France, and Chelsea in England. Instrumental in helping Chelsea secure the Premier League title during the 2004-2005 season. Retired from professional play after a successful career and transitioned to coaching and sports administration.

Earning over 50 caps for the Russian national team

Winning the Premier League with Chelsea in 2005

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