Roman Shirokov
Footballer and Russian national team player
Born
July 6th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A retired footballer with a prolific playing career primarily as a midfielder. Played for several clubs, most notably Zenit Saint Petersburg, where contributions helped the team win multiple domestic titles and the UEFA Cup in 2008. Represented the Russian national team, participating in significant tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Transitioned into a career in football administration and has expressed interest in coaching.
Won the UEFA Cup with Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2008
Scored critical goals for the Russian national team in international competitions
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