Pavel Pogrebnyak

Footballer with Premier League experience

Pavel Pogrebnyak - Footballer with Premier League experience
Born

November 8th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

Links & References

Played professional football primarily as a forward. Initiated a career with the Russian club FC Spartak Moscow before moving abroad. Played for FC Tom Tomsk and later for the German team VfL Stuttgart. Gained attention after a successful spell with the English club Fulham, contributing significantly in matches during his tenure. Subsequently joined Reading FC, featuring prominently in the Premier League. Represented the Russian national team in various international competitions.

Played for Fulham in the Premier League

Scored crucial goals for Reading FC

Competed in the UEFA European Championship

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