Igor Akinfeev
Football goalkeeper; UEFA Champions League
Born
April 8th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A prominent football goalkeeper, exhibited exceptional skills playing primarily for CSKA Moscow and the Russian national team. Debuted professionally in 2003 and achieved significant success, including winning multiple Russian Premier League titles and the UEFA Cup in 2005. Akinfeev's tenure with the national team included representing Russia in several UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups. Renowned for remarkable reflexes and leadership qualities on the field, he became a central figure in Russian football.
Won UEFA Cup with CSKA Moscow in 2005
Secured multiple Russian Premier League titles
Represented Russia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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