Yegor Titov

Russian footballer and midfielder

Yegor Titov - Russian footballer and midfielder
Born

May 29th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A former professional footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Most of the career spent at Spartak Moscow, contributing significantly to the team's success. Represented the Russian national team, featuring in UEFA Euro 2004. Renowned for technical skills and playmaking abilities, achieved notable recognition in Russian football during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Won six Russian Premier League titles with Spartak Moscow

Played in UEFA Euro 2004 for Russia

Achieved the 1999 Russian Footballer of the Year award

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