Yuri Zhirkov
Professional footballer, played for Russia
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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Footballer with Eintracht Frankfurt
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August 20th, 1987 38 years ago
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Nigerian footballer with club success
Born
August 20th, 1990 35 years ago
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August 20th, 1992 33 years ago
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Baseball player with notable MLB tenure
Born
August 20th, 1924 101 years ago
Died
September 8th, 2014 11 years ago — 90 years old
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Finnish NHL hockey player
Born
August 20th, 1991 34 years ago
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Psychologist, Biologist, Nobel Laureate
Born
August 20th, 1913 112 years ago
Died
April 17th, 1994 31 years ago — 80 years old
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