Vasili Berezutski

Russian footballer and defender

Vasili Berezutski - Russian footballer and defender
Born

June 20th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Played professional football primarily as a central defender. Spent most of the career with PFC CSKA Moscow, contributing to the team's successes in both domestic and European competitions. Earned multiple Russian Premier League titles and was part of the squad that won the UEFA Europa League in 2005. Represented the national team, participating in major tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016.

Won multiple Russian Premier League titles with PFC CSKA Moscow

Won the UEFA Europa League in 2005

Represented Russia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Participated in UEFA Euro 2016

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