Yuri Zhirkov
Professional footballer, played for Russia
Born
August 20th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A footballer who played primarily as a winger or full-back. Had a significant club career in Russia, starting with FC Lokomotiv Moscow and later moving to FC Chelsea in the English Premier League. Contributed to Chelsea's success in winning the Premier League title and the FA Cup. Represented the Russian national team in multiple international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.
Won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010
Played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Competed in UEFA European Championships
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