Andrey Arshavin

russian football player

Andrey Sergeyevich Arshavin ( russian : Андрей Сергеевич Аршавин [ ɐnˈdrʲej sʲɪrˈɡʲejɪvʲɪtɕ ɐrˈʂavʲɪn ] ; born 29 May 1981 ) is a russian former professional football player who played as a forth or midfielder. Arshavin began his career at Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2000. He went on to win numerous trophies with the club such as the Russian Premier League, League Cup, Russian Super Cup, UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. During his fourth dimension with Zenit, Arshavin was besides named as the Russian Footballer of the Year.

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He then had a break performance at UEFA Euro 2008 where he impressed throughout Russia ‘s rivulet to the semi-final of the tournament. Arshavin thereafter signed for English Premier League club Arsenal during the 2008–09 winter transfer window, becoming the most expensive player in Arsenal ‘s history at the time, with a fee of £15 million. Arshavin finally rejoined Zenit, at beginning on lend and then permanently in 2013. [ 3 ] [ 4 ]

early years [edit ]

Arshavin was born in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg, on 29 May 1981. His founder Sergey Arshavin played as an amateur football player. Arshavin survived an accident that could have killed him when he was hit by a car as a child. His parents divorced when he was 12, with Andrey having to sleep on the floor of a cramp flat with his mother. It was his founder who persuaded him to pursue a career in football after his own failure to become a professional football musician. Arshavin began playing football at an early old age and at seven years of age, he was enrolled in the Smena football academy of Zenit, his hometown club. As a schoolboy before football became his sole focus, he was a talented draughts actor. Arshavin ‘s don died of center failure at age 40. [ 5 ] He has written three books, including one titled 555 Questions and Answers on Women, Money, Politics and Football. [ 6 ] Arshavin besides has a degree in Fashion Design. [ 6 ] He often misbehaved at school, comment, “ I behaved badly at school. When I was in the second grade, I tore down the registering journal of the class. ” It was this incidental described by Arshavin that saw him expelled .

Club career [edit ]

Zenit Saint Petersburg [edit ]

Arshavin play for Zenit in 2009. In 2000, Arshavin was included in the Zenit first-team squad, making his introduction in a 3–0 aside win over English side Bradford City in the Intertoto Cup, [ 7 ] coming on as a first-half ersatz for Andrey Kobelev. [ 8 ] He played in diverse positions on the plain, starting as a right midfielder, then as an attacking midfielder, and ultimately adopted the second hitter ‘s role acting on a flank or behind the target world .
Arshavin acting for Zenit in 2008. In the 2007 russian Premier League season, Shava ( Шава in Russian ), as he was nicknamed by Zenit fans, [ 9 ] guided his Zenit side to the claim in starting all 30 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 11 assists which was the most in the russian Premier League that year en path. It was the club ‘s first league championship since winning the now-defunct soviet Top League in 1984. Arshavin was besides a key player during Zenit ‘s 2007–08 UEFA Cup triumph and was named Man of the Match in the concluding, again topping the list for assists in that season ‘s UEFA competition. [ 11 ] In October 2008, Arshavin was nominated for the esteemed Ballon d’Or award, along with 29 others in a list that included compatriot Yuri Zhirkov. [ 12 ] Arshavin ‘s performances in the UEFA Cup and UEFA Euro 2008 brought him to the care of several european clubs. [ 13 ] however, pastime had already been expressed in January 2008 by Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce, but he was sacked a director as the transfer windowpane opened. [ 14 ] In June 2008, Barcelona had their €15 million offer for the player turned down by Zenit. [ 15 ] Additionally, Tottenham Hotspur ‘s £16 million offer in August besides fell shortstop of Zenit ‘s £22 million asking price. [ 16 ] Zenit ‘s unwillingness to compromise on their request price caused discontentment from both Arshavin and his agent Dennis Lachter. [ citation needed ] During the January 2009 transfer window, Arshavin was persistently pursued by English Premier League club Arsenal. On 2 February, transfer deadline day, Arshavin was staying in a Hertfordshire hotel, good a few miles from the Arsenal train crunch. At around 10 am, [ 17 ] he left the hotel and was rumoured to be heading bet on to Russia, but with less than an hour of the transmit window left, a bid from Arsenal was ultimately accepted by Zenit. By this point, he had agreed personal terms and passed a medical, but a compensation requital by Arshavin himself to Zenit was purportedly holding up the deal. [ 18 ] The deal was further complicated by a blizzard in England that had delayed the Premier League ‘s registration process, finally forcing the league to extend the deadline beyond 5 autopsy. [ 19 ] The deal was not confirmed until the surveil day ( 3 February ), about 24 hours after the formal transfer deadline had passed, with Arsenal announcing “ a long-run manage ” for an undisclosed tip. [ 20 ] On the lapp day, Zenit ‘s official web site claimed that Zenit received an official FA letter confirming Arshavin ‘s registration as an Arsenal player .

arsenal [edit ]

Arshavin in carry through for Arsenal against Stoke City in May 2009 At Arsenal Arshavin wore the number 23 shirt, last wear by Sol Campbell. As Arshavin had played for Zenit in the 2008–09 Champions League, he was cup-tied and could not play for Arsenal in the hard phase. [ 21 ] Arshavin made his debut for Arsenal against Sunderland on 21 February 2009 in the Premier League, which ended 0–0. On 3 March 2009, Arshavin made his first contribution in a Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion by setting up a finish for Kolo Touré in the 38th minute via a free-kick, the moment finish in a 3–1 victory. On 14 March 2009, Arshavin scored his first Arsenal goal in a very tight lean going solo against Blackburn Rovers in the sixty-fifth minute of the game. He later provided an aid to Emmanuel Eboué for the third goal of the game, which ended 4–0 to Arsenal. [ 22 ] On 21 April 2009, Arshavin was named Man of the match when he scored all four Arsenal goals in a tight equal against Liverpool at Anfield, which ended 4–4. It was a shudder meet, and the first time Arshavin had scored four goals in one match in his stallion career. [ 23 ] He besides became the first off musician to score four goals in a single league match at Anfield since Dennis Westcott for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1946, [ 24 ] and the first Arsenal player to score four goals in any match since Júlio Baptista in 2007, who besides achieved the feat against Liverpool in Anfield. additionally, he became only the sixth musician in Premier League history to score four goals in an aside match. [ 25 ] Arshavin captained Arsenal for the first prison term on 2 May 2009 in an away match against Portsmouth, where they won 3–0 with Arshavin gaining two assists and a contentious penalty. [ citation needed ] On 8 May, he was named Premier League Player of the Month for April. [ 26 ] He was besides voted as Arsenal ‘s Player of the Month for April [ 27 ] and May [ 28 ] and came second in Arsenal ‘s Player of the Season poll, despite merely play in the second half of the temper and playing in fewer than a quarter of Arsenal ‘s matches all season. [ 29 ]
Arshavin came off the bench to score two goals in Arsenal ‘s 2–1 pre-season victory on 1 August over Atlético Madrid in the Emirates Cup. Manager Arsène Wenger commented subsequently that “ [ Arshavin ] knows how english football works ”, adding, “ He knows a well that now he ‘s share of the team from the depart. I believe the team knows adenine well how important ( he is ) and how boastfully an impingement he can have on the results. ” [ 30 ] On 26 August 2009, Arshavin scored his first base UEFA Champions League finish for Arsenal in the 74th hour in a 3–1 win over Celtic. He besides scored a 30-yard snapshot against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 29 August 2009, which was his beginning goal of the season although Arsenal lost the match 2–1. [ 31 ] In early on December, Arshavin put in an excellent display against Stoke City, playing in an unfamiliar function as centre-forward exit vacant after Robin van Persie ‘s wound. He won a penalty which Fàbregas missed before scoring himself and late assisted the second goal, with Arsenal winning the equal 2–0. [ 32 ] On 13 December 2009, Arshavin scored his fifth goal against Liverpool as Arsenal came from behind to beat liverpool 2–1 at Anfield again, besides winning the serviceman of the Match award in the end again. [ 33 ] On 20 January 2010, he scored again in Arsenal ‘s 4–2 victory over Bolton Wanderers, which helped Arsenal reach the lead of the Premier League for the first time since August. [ 34 ] however, he suffered a calf song against Barcelona, ruling him out for three weeks. Arshavin missed one of two games in May ascribable to injury, but scored for the final prison term of the season against Fulham, in a match which Arsenal won 4–0 .
On 17 July 2010, Arshavin scored the possibility finish against Barnet in Arsenal ‘s first gear pre-season friendly peer of the season, which Arsenal won 4–0. [ 35 ] He then won the man of the Match award for well performance by Arsenal fans according to Arsenal ‘s official web site. [ 36 ] On 21 August 2010, Arshavin scored his first goal of the season via a penalty for Arsenal in a 6–0 win over Blackpool after Marouane Chamakh was fouled by Ian Evatt in the punishment area. [ 37 ] He besides scored in Arsenal ‘s identical next game on 28 August 2010, scoring the winning finish against Blackburn Rovers for the third clock time when Cesc Fàbregas ‘ shoot was blocked and fell into the path of Arshavin, Arsenal winning the peer 2–1. [ 38 ]
On 15 September 2010, Arshavin scored and provided two assists against Braga in Arsenal ‘s first Champions League group degree match, with Arsenal winning 6–0. [ 39 ] On 18 September 2010, Arshavin scored his first League Cup goal, which was besides Arsenal ‘s fourth goal during extra time, to defeat Tottenham in the third round of golf of the League Cup, with Arsenal winning against their arch rivals 4–1. [ 40 ] He late scored Arsenal ‘s first finish in a 3–1 wednesday Champions League away win against FK Partizan in the 15th moment after a backheel pass by Jack Wilshere. Vladimir Stojković saved Arshavin ‘s penalty in the second half after Marouane Chamakh was fouled in the penalty sphere. [ 41 ]
Arshavin against rivals Tottenham in November 2010 On 27 November 2010, Arshavin scored his first gear finish since September, which was the hatchway goal against Aston Villa in a 4–2 away winnings. [ 42 ] On 29 December 2010, Arshavin scored a scissor kick volley to bring Arsenal level when they were 1–0 down to Wigan Athletic. He late made an assist for Nicklas Bendtner to put Arsenal 2–1 up, but after a Sébastien Squillaci own goal, the match ended 2–2. [ 43 ] He then won the homo of the Match prize for well performance by Arsenal fans for the second gear clock time. [ 44 ] On 1 February 2011, Arshavin came off the terrace in the 62nd moment and scored his inaugural 2011-goal and first finish since December just 8 minutes late to make Arsenal level when they were 1–0 down to Everton in a game that Arsenal won 2–1. [ 45 ] He then won the valet of the Match award for dependable performance by Arsenal fans for the third time. [ 46 ] On 16 February 2011, Arshavin scored as Arsenal beat Barcelona for the first fourth dimension in their history in a 2–1 succeed in the Champions League round of 16. This was Arshavin ‘s inaugural Champions League goal for Arsenal not scored in the group stage. [ 47 ] The next day, Arsenal concentrate back Johan Djourou stated that “ Arshavin showed he is a great actor, ” because of his winning goal and his rising performance from his holocene dunk in form. [ 48 ] During his goal celebration against Barcelona, Arshavin memorably lifted up his new jersey to reveal a jersey with an persona of himself performing his normal finger-to-the-lips celebration. [ 49 ] On 20 February 2011, Arsenal faced Leyton Orient for The FA Cup fifth-round, a 1–1 string in which Arshavin won the man of the Match award for well performance by Arsenal fans [ 50 ] for the one-fourth time, even though he did not score, though he did come close numerous times. [ 51 ] Arshavin ‘s adjacent Premier League goal was away to West Bromwich Albion, bringing the score to 2–1 after West Brom had earlier taken a 2–0 contribute. He besides provided the crabbed for Robin van Persie ‘s late counterweight in that game .
On 10 September 2011, Arshavin scored his beginning finish of the season against Swansea City after a bizarre mistake by goalkeeper Michel Vorm. His other performances in the temper were riddled with criticism about his refusal to track back and aid with defense. During a home crippled against Manchester United, Arshavin was booed when he came on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain although it is believed that the boo was directed at the decision to make a substitution and not at Arshavin himself. On 11 February 2012, Arshavin provided Thierry Henry with the winning goal in the match against Sunderland. After coming on during the second half, Arshavin found space to deliver a hybridization during injury time, from the leave side of the pitch despite being marked by two players. The thwart found Henry ‘s animal foot and made it into the back of the net. [ 52 ]

rejoinder to Zenit ( loanword ) [edit ]

After acute speculation about joining Anzhi Makhachkala and reuniting with former Russian national team coach Guus Hiddink, Arshavin sealed a loan move to his boyhood club Zenit Saint Petersburg for the remainder of the 2011–12 temper, just 40 seconds before the end of the deadline day of the Russian transfer window. [ 53 ] An intention to hold on to a space in Russia ‘s Euro 2012 squad was the reason behind Arshavin ‘s move to Luciano Spalletti ‘s side in Saint Petersburg. On 3 March, Arshavin made his loan debut for Zenit in an away repair against CSKA Moscow which ended in a 2–2 draw. Arshavin was n’t eligible to feature in Zenit ‘s 2–0 loss to Benfica in the last 16 of the Champions League. [ 54 ] In total, Arshavin made 11 appearances in his second spell at Zenit, scoring three goals.

return to Zenit [edit ]

Arshavin acting for Kuban Krasnodar in 2015 On 27 June 2013, it was announced that Arshavin signed a biennial bargain with Zenit, moving on a free remove. Arshavin stated that he was “ identical happy to put on Zenit ‘s shirt again. ” [ 57 ] Arshavin scored on his second league appearance for the club, opening a 1–1 pull at home to Kuban Krasnodar on 26 July, [ 58 ] before netting again on 7 August, in a 5–0 win in the Champions League third gear qualifying round against FC Nordsjælland. [ 59 ] In a sum of 21 russian Premier League appearances in 2013–14, he scored alone one more goal, in a 4–0 away win at Rostov on 22 September, [ 60 ] and Zenit finished the season as runner-up .

Kuban Krasnodar [edit ]

On 13 July 2015, Arshavin signed for Kuban Krasnodar on a annual deal. [ 61 ] His contract was dissolved by reciprocal consent on 1 February 2016. [ 62 ]

Kairat [edit ]

On 18 March 2016, Arshavin signed for FC Kairat on a annual deal, with the option of a second year. [ 63 ] He besides won the Kazakhstan Premier League ‘s Player of the Month award for July 2016, copping another of such for September 2016. [ 64 ] Arshavin extended his stay at the club for an extra year on 9 November 2016. [ 65 ] He was after such bestowed with the Kazakhstan Player of the Year award for 2016. [ 66 ] Arshavin went on to win with Kairat the Kazakhstan Super Cup of 2017. [ 67 ] On 5 November 2018, Kairat announced that Arshavin will leave the club after his farewell game on 11 November 2018. [ 68 ] On 3 December 2018, Arshavin confirmed his retirement as a actor. [ 69 ]

International career [edit ]

Arshavin debuted for the Russian home team on 17 May 2002, but was overlooked for the Russia squads at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2004. [ 70 ] His first goal with the team came in a friendly meet versus Romania on 13 February 2003. Since then, he has managed to score or assist in every competition which Russia has participated in. He was Russia ‘s captain in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia. On 11 June 2009, Arshavin was made first-choice captain for Russia by coach Guus Hiddink .

UEFA Euro 2008 [edit ]

Arshavin was included in Russia ‘s Euro 2008 squad by Guus Hiddink, despite being ineffective to play in the first two group matches due to suspension. [ 71 ] He announced his return by setting up the first goal and scoring the second in Russia ‘s concluding group game against Sweden at Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck, which helped his team stipulate for the future round. In the following match, the quarter-final against the Netherlands, Arshavin repeated the feat with his part in Russia ‘s two goals in the second half of extra time, providing the cross for Dmitri Torbinski ‘s finish and scoring his own four minutes later. Russia consequently reached the semi-finals with a 3–1 victory. For both of these games, UEFA awarded him Man of the Match. however, Arshavin could not repeat the heroics in the semi-final against eventual winners Spain, which Russia lost 3–0. Despite this, Arshavin was named in UEFA ‘s police squad for Euro 2008. [ 72 ] He, along with the lie of the Russian team, received a bronze decoration. [ 73 ]

2010 World Cup qualifying [edit ]

Arshavin captained the team to a second-place polish in their group, scoring three goals in ten games. He provided the aid for Diniyar Bilyaletdinov ‘s second finish to seal a 2–1 acquire over Slovenia in the first stage of the qualification play-offs. Despite this, Russia lost the second peg 1–0, knocking them out of the World Cup finals on aside goals .

UEFA Euro 2012 [edit ]

Arshavin was confirmed for the finalize UEFA Euro 2012 team on 25 May 2012. [ 74 ] He started all three of their games in the group stage of Group A, as Russia were eliminated in the group stage, finishing third target behind on the neck and neck predominate. Nonetheless, Arshavin was statistically named the best midfielder of the tournament by UEFA, having earned the most assists in the fewest minutes on the peddle ( 270 minutes ). After the tournament, russian fans were left disappointed by comments from Arshavin, who said : “ the fact that we [ russian home team ] had n’t exceed your [ fans ] expectations is not our [ the players ‘ ] problem, it is your [ fans ‘ ] problems. ” Arshavin former apologized for his comment equally well as Russia ‘s early exit from the tournament. [ 75 ] After playing in newfangled director Fabio Capello ‘s first match in charge, a friendly match with Ivory Coast, [ 76 ] Arshavin was omitted from Russia ‘s team for the entirety of its 2014 World Cup qualification campaign. [ 77 ] [ 78 ]

2018 World Cup bid [edit ]

Arshavin ( center, holding the envelope ) and others celebrating the winning command to hold the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On 2 December 2010, Arshavin made a lecture during Russia ‘s presentation of its successful bid for the 2018 World Cup .

personal liveliness [edit ]

Arshavin with the Torch of the 2008 Summer Olympics Arshavin carried the Olympic Flame during the St. Petersburg leg of the flashlight relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics. [ 79 ] Arshavin and his early common-law wife Julia Baranovskaya [ 80 ] met in 2003. They have three children, two sons named Artem [ 81 ] and Arseniy. [ 82 ] and daughter Yana. [ 81 ] On 14 August 2012, Arshavin confirmed on his official web site that he and Julia had their irregular son, Arseniy. [ 82 ] In 2017 he married Alisia Arshavina and they have a daughter. [ citation needed ]

career statistics [edit ]

club [edit ]

Notes

International [edit ]

Appearances and goals by national team and year[84]

National team
Year
Apps
Goals

Russia

2002
2
0

2003
1
1

2004
4
2

2005
9
4

2006
7
2

2007
10
1

2008
8
5

2009
9
1

2010
7
0

2011
10
0

2012
8
1

Total
75
17

Scores and results list Russia’s goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Arshavin goal.

^ Romania “ B ” fielded a team based on reserve players. The plot was considered unofficial by the romanian Football Federation

Honours [edit ]

baseball club [edit ]

Zenit Saint Petersburg [ 67 ]
Kairat [ 67 ]

individual [edit ]

References [edit ]

bibliography [edit ]

Marc Bennetts, ‘Football Dynamo – Modern Russia and the People’s Game,’ Virgin Books, (15 May 2008), 0753513196

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