Biography
Igor Akinfeev — footballer (goalkeeper) with roots in the USSR
Igor Akinfeev, born on 8 April 1986 in Vidnoye near Moscow, is a Russian footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for CSKA Moscow throughout his senior career, since his debut in 2003. He holds the records for most appearances in the Russian top division and most clean sheets in Russian football. He won 111 caps for Russia from 2004 to 2018 and was named man of the match in the 2018 World Cup round-of-16 win over Spain, saving two penalties in the shoot-out.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Vidnoye
Akinfeev was born in Vidnoye, Russian SFSR, in 1986. His father enrolled him at CSKA Moscow's sports school at the age of four, and he has played for the club since his senior debut in 2003.
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Igor Akinfeev🇷🇺 Russia
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Origin
Vidnoye🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Vidnoye. At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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More than 800 appearances for CSKA Moscow in all competitions; Russian records for top-division appearances and clean sheets
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6× Russian champion (2003, 2005, 2006, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16)
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8× Russian Cup and 8× Russian Super Cup winner; UEFA Cup winner (2004–05)
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2018 World Cup: man of the match against Spain in the round of 16, saving two penalties in the shoot-out
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111 caps for Russia (2004–2018), the most by a goalkeeper
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