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Andrey Arshavin
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Arshavin with Zenit St. Petersburg
Personal information
Full name Andrey Sergeyevich Arshavin
Date of birth ( 1981-05-29) 29 May 1981 (age 31)
Place of birth Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position Winger/Forward
Club information
Current club Arsenal
Number 23
Youth career
1999–2000 Zenit St. Petersburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2000–2008 Zenit St. Petersburg 236 (52)
2009– Arsenal 98 (23)
2012 → Zenit St. Petersburg (loan) 10 (3)
National team‡
2001–2003 Russia U21 9 (1)
2002– Russia 71 (17)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:39, 31 May 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 07:12, 2 June 2012 (UTC)

Andrey Sergeyevich Arshavin (Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Арша́вин; born 29 May 1981), also spelled as Andrei Arshavin, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Arsenal and is captain of the Russian national team.

Arshavin began his career at Zenit in the year of 2000, where he won everything possible with the club until his departure in 2009 which included the: Russian Premier League, Russian Premier League Cup, Russian Super Cup, UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup; and where he played 308 games, scored over 76 goals and made 107 assists; and won many awards and accolades including the prestigious Russian Footballer of the Year.

Arshavin in 2009 then signed for Arsenal, where he immediately became their most expensive player bought for a fee of £15 million, but later returned to Zenit on 24 February 2012, for a loan deal that will end in July 2012.[2]

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Early years

Andrey Sergeyevich Arshavin was born in Leningrad, now called Saint Petersburg on 29 May 1981. Andrey's father Sergey was a gifted amateur footballer. Arshavin survived an accident that could have potentially killed him when he was hit by a car as a child. His upbringing was made a lot harder when his parents divorced when he was aged 12 with Andrey having to sleep on the floor of a cramped flat with his mother. It was his father who persuaded him to pursue a career in football after his own failure to become a professional football player. Arshavin began playing football at an early 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 also a promising draughts player. Arshavin's father died of heart failure at the age of 40.[3][4][5] He has written three books including one called ‘555 Questions and Answers on Women, Money, Politics and Football’.[6] Arshavin also has a degree in Fashion Design.[6] He often misbehaved at school,"I behaved badly at school. When I was in the second form, I tore down the registering journal of the class". It was this incident described by Arshavin that saw him expelled.

Club career

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Arshavin playing for Zenit

In 2000, Arshavin was included in the Zenit first-team squad, making his debut in a 3–0 away win over English side Bradford City in the Intertoto Cup,[7] coming on as a first half substitute for Andrey Kobelev.[8] He played in various positions on the field, starting as a right midfielder, then as an attacking midfielder, and finally adopted the second striker's role playing on a flank or behind the target man.

In the 2007 Russian Premier League season, Shava (Шава in Russian), as he was nicknamed by Zenit fans,[9] guided his Zenit Saint Petersburg side to the title, starting all 30 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 11 assists (the most in the Russian Premier League that year) along the way.[10] It was the club's first league title since winning the now defunct Soviet Top League in 1984. Arshavin was also a key player during Zenit's 2008 UEFA Cup triumph and was named Man of the Match in the final, again topping the list for assists in that season's UEFA competition.[11] In October 2008, Arshavin was nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, along with 29 others including compatriot Yuri Zhirkov.[12]

Arshavin's performances in the UEFA Cup and UEFA Euro 2008 brought him to the attention of several European clubs. However, interest had already been expressed in January 2008 by Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce, but he was sacked as manager as the transfer window opened.[13] In June 2008, FC Barcelona had their €15 million offer for the player turned down by Zenit.[14] Tottenham Hotspur's £16m offer in August also fell short of Zenit's £22m asking price.[15] Zenit's unwillingness to compromise on their asking price caused discontent from both Arshavin, who said the 2008 season was definitely going to be his last with Zenit,[16] and his agent Denis Lachter.[17]

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, just a few miles from the Arsenal training ground. At around 10 am,[18] he left the hotel and was rumoured to be heading back to Russia, but with less than an hour of the transfer window left, a bid from Arsenal was finally accepted by Zenit. By this point, he had agreed personal terms and passed a medical, but a compensation payment by Arshavin himself to Zenit was supposedly holding up the deal.[19] The deal was further complicated by a snowstorm in England which had delayed the Premier League's registration process, eventually forcing the league to extend the deadline beyond 5 pm.[20] The deal was not confirmed until the following day (3 February) nearly 24 hours after the formal transfer deadline had passed, with Arsenal announcing "a long-term deal" for an undisclosed fee.[21] On the same day, Zenit's official web site claimed that Zenit received an official FA letter confirming Arshavin's registration as an Arsenal player.

Arsenal

2008–09

Arshavin in action for Arsenal

Arshavin wore the number 23 shirt, last worn 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 knockout phase.[22] 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 goal for Kolo Touré in the 38th minute via a free-kick, the second goal in a 3–1 victory. On 14 March 2009, Arshavin scored his first Arsenal goal in a very tight angle going solo against Blackburn Rovers in the 65th minute of the game. He later provided an assist to Emmanuel Eboué for the third goal of the game, which ended 4–0 to Arsenal.[23]

On 21 April 2009, Arshavin was named Man of the Match when he scored all four Arsenal goals in a tight match against Liverpool at Anfield, which ended 4–4. It was a thrilling encounter, and the first time Arshavin had scored four goals in one match in his entire career.[24] He is also the first player to score four goals in a single league match at Anfield since Dennis Westcott for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1946,[25] the first Arsenal player to score four goals in any match since Julio Baptista in 2007. Additionally, he became only the sixth player in Premier League history to score four goals in an away match.[26] Arshavin captained Arsenal for the first time on 2 May 2009 in an away match against Portsmouth where they won 3–0 with Arshavin gaining two assists and a contentious penalty.[27] On 8 May, he was named Premier League Player of the Month for April.[28] He was also voted as Arsenal's Player Of the Month for April[29] and came second in Arsenal's Player of the Season Poll, despite only playing in the second half of the season and playing in fewer than a quarter of Arsenal's matches all season.[30]

2009–10

Arshavin (left) in training with Thomas Vermaelen

The Russian 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. Arsène Wenger commented afterward that "[Arshavin] knows how English football works", adding "He knows as well that now he's part of the team from the start. I believe the team knows as well how important (he is) and how big an impact he can have on the results."[31] On 26 August 2009, Arshavin scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for Arsenal in the 74th minute in a 3–1 win over Celtic. He also scored an 30 yard shot against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 29 August 2009, which was his first goal of the season although Arsenal lost the match 2–1.[32] In early December, Arshavin put in an excellent display against Stoke City, playing in an unfamiliar role as centre-forward left vacant after Robin Van Persie's injury. He won a penalty which Fàbregas missed before scoring himself and later assisted the second goal, which Arsenal won 2–0. On 13 December 2009, Arshavin scored his fifth goal against Liverpool as Arsenal came from behind to beat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield again, also winning the Man of the Match award in the end again. On 20 January 2010, he scored again in Arsenal's 4–2 victory over Bolton Wanderers, which helped Arsenal reach the top of the Premier League for the first time since August.[33] However, he suffered a calf strain against Barcelona, ruling him out for three weeks. Arshavin missed one of two games in May due to injury, but scored for the last time of the season against Fulham, which Arsenal won 4–0.

2010–11

Arshavin against West Ham
Arshavin against rivals Tottenham in November 2010

On 17 July 2010, Arshavin scored the opening goal against Barnet in Arsenal's first pre-season friendly match of the season, which Arsenal won 4–0.[34] He then won the Man of the Match award for best performance by Arsenal fans according to Arsenal's official website.[35] 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 penalty area.[36] He also scored in Arsenal's very next game on 28 August 2010, scoring the winning goal against Blackburn Rovers for the third time when Cesc Fàbregas' shot was blocked and fell into the path of Arshavin, in which Arsenal won 2–1.[37] On 15 September 2010, Arshavin scored and provided two assists against Braga in Arsenal's first Champions League group stage match, with Arsenal winning 6–0.[38] On 18 September 2010, Arshavin scored his first Carling Cup goal, which was also Arsenal's 4th goal during extra time to defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the 3rd round of the Carling Cup, with Arsenal winning against their arch rivals 4–1.[39] He later then scored Arsenal's first goal in a 3–1 midweek Champions League away win against FK Partizan in the 15th minute after a backheel pass by Jack Wilshere. Vladimir Stojković saved Arshavin's penalty in the second half after Chamakh was fouled in the penalty area.[40]

On 27 November 2010, Arshavin scored his first goal since September, which was the opening goal against Aston Villa in a 4–2 away win.[41] On 29 December 2010, Arshavin scored a scissor kick volley to bring Arsenal level when they were 1–0 down to Wigan. He later made an assist for Nicklas Bendtner to put Arsenal 2–1 up, but after a Sebastien Squillaci own goal, the match ended 2–2.[42] He then won the Man of the Match award for best performance by Arsenal fans for the second time.[43]

On 1 February 2011, Arshavin came off the bench in the 62nd minute and scored his first 2011 goal and first goal since December just 8 minutes later to make Arsenal level when they were 1–0 down to Everton in a game that Arsenal won 2–1.[44] He then won the Man of the Match award for best performance by Arsenal fans for the third time.[45] On 16 February 2011, Arshavin scored as Arsenal beat Barcelona for the first time in their history in a 2–1 win in the Champions League round of 16. This was Arshavin's first Champions League goal for Arsenal that is not from the group stage.[46] The very next day, Johan Djourou stated that "Arshavin showed he is a great player", because of his winning goal and his rising performance from his recent dip in form.[47] On 20 February 2011, Arsenal faced Leyton Orient for The FA Cup fifth-round, a 1–1 draw in which Arshavin won the Man of the Match award for best performance by Arsenal fans for the fourth time, even though he did not score, though he did come close numerous times.[48] Arshavin's next Premier League goal was away to West Bromwich Albion, bringing the score to 2–1 after WBA had earlier taken a 2–0 lead. He also provided the cross for Robin Van Persie's late equaliser in that game.

2011–12

On 10 September 2011, Arshavin scored his first goal of the season against Swansea City after a bizarre mistake by Dutch goalkeeper Michel Vorm. His other performances in the season were riddled with criticism about his refusal to track back and help on defence. During a home game against Manchester United, Arshavin was booed when he came on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain although it is believed that the booing 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 cross during injury time, from the left side of the pitch despite being marked by two players. The cross found Henry's foot and made it into the back of the net.[49]

After intense speculation of joining FC Anzhi Makhachkala and reuniting with former Russian national team coach Guus Hiddink, Arshavin sealed a loan move to his boyhood club FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for the remainder of the 2011–12 season, just 40 seconds before the end of the deadline day of the Russian transfer window.[50] An intention to hold on to a place in Russia's Euro 2012 squad was the reason behind Arshavin's move to Luciano Spalletti's side in St. Petersburg.

On 3 March, Arshavin made his loan debut for Zenit in an away fixture against CSKA Moskva which ended in a 2–2 draw. Arshavin wasn't eligible to feature in Zenit's 2-0 loss to Benfica in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.[51]

International career

Arshavin playing for Russia

Arshavin debuted for the Russian national team on 17 May 2002, but was overlooked for the Russia squads at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2004.[52] His first goal with the squad came in a friendly match versus Romania on 13 February 2003. Since then, he has managed to score 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 manager Guus Hiddink.

UEFA Euro 2008

Arshavin was included in Russia's Euro 2008 squad by manager Guus Hiddink, despite being unable to play in the first two group matches due to suspension.[53] He announced his return by setting up the 1st goal and scoring the second in Russia's final group game against Sweden at Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck, which helped his team qualify for the next round.

In the next 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 goal 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 squad for Euro 2008.[54]

2010 World Cup qualifying

Arshavin captained the team to a second place finish in their group, scoring 3 goals in ten games. He provided the assist for Diniyar Bilyaletdinov's second goal to seal a 2–1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of the qualification play-offs. Despite this, Russia lost the second leg 1–0, knocking them out of the World Cup finals on away goals.

UEFA Euro 2012

He was confirmed for the finalized UEFA Euro 2012 squad on May 25, 2012.[55]

International goals

Scores and results list.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1
 2003-02-13 Tsirion Stadium, Limassol, Cyprus  RomaniaNote
3 – 1
4 – 2
 Friendly
2
 2004-10-09 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg  Luxembourg
0 – 2
0 – 4
 2006 World Cup qualification
3
 2004-10-13 Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal  Portugal
4 – 1
7 – 1
 2006 World Cup qualification
4
 2005-03-30 A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia  Estonia
0 – 1
1 – 1
 2006 World Cup qualification
5
 2005-06-04 Petrovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia  Latvia
1 – 0
2 – 0
 2006 World Cup qualification
6
 2005-06-08 Borussia Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany  Germany
2 – 2
2 – 2
 Friendly
7
 2005-08-17 Skonto Stadium, Riga, Latvia  Latvia
1 – 1
1 – 1
 2006 World Cup qualification
8
 2006-10-07 Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Israel
1 – 0
1 – 1
 Euro 2008 qualification
9
 2006-11-15 Skopje City Stadium, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia  Macedonia
0 – 2
0 – 2
 Euro 2008 qualification
10
 2007-09-08 Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Macedonia
2 – 0
3 – 0
 Euro 2008 qualification
11
 2008-06-04 Wacker Arena, Burghausen, Germany  Lithuania
2 – 1
4 – 1
 Friendly
12
 2008-06-18 Tivoli-Neu, Innsbruck, Austria  Sweden
2 – 0
2 – 0
 Euro 2008
13
 2008-06-21 St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland  Netherlands
1 – 3
1 – 3
 Euro 2008
14
 2008-10-11 Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany  Germany
2 – 1
2 – 1
 2010 World Cup qualification
15
 2008-10-15 Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Finland
3 – 0
3 – 0
 2010 World Cup qualification
16
 2009-10-14 Tofik Bakhramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan  Azerbaijan
0 – 1
1 – 1
 2010 World Cup qualification
17
 2012-02-29 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark  Denmark
0 – 2
0 – 2
 Friendly
1Romania "B" fielded a team based on reserve players. The game was considered Unofficial by the Romanian Football Federation.

Career statistics

Club

As of 5 March 2012
Club Season League Cup Europe Other[56] Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Zenit St. Petersburg 2000 10 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 — — — 14 2 1
2001 29 4 8 5 1 2 0 0 0 — — — 34 5 10
2002 30 4 7 3 0 2 4 2 5 — — — 37 6 14
2003 27 5 10 3 0 2 0 0 0 — — — 30 5 12
2004 26 5 8 4 2 1 8 4 1 — — — 38 11 10
2005 29 9 8 4 2 1 8 4 1 — — — 41 15 10
2006 28 7 13 4 0 1 0 0 0 — — — 32 7 14
2007 30 10 13 2 1 4 14 4 10 — — — 46 15 27
2008 27 6 8 1 1 0 6 1 1 2 1 1 36 9 11
Total 236 52 77 27 7 13 43 15 18 2 1 1 308 75 109
Arsenal 2008–09 12 6 7 3 0 2 0 0 0 — — — 15 6 9
2009–10 30 10 2 1 0 0 8 2 5 — — — 39 12 7
2010–11 37 6 11 9 1 4 6 3 2 — — — 52 10 17
2011–12 19 1 3 3 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 26 2 4
Total 98 23 23 16 2 7 18 5 7 0 0 0 132 30 35
Zenit St. Petersburg 2011–12 10 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 — — — 11 3 4
Total 10 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 3 4
Career total 344 79 104 44 9 20 61 20 25 2 1 1 451 108 148

International

As of 29 February 2012
Russia national team
Year Apps Goals
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 2 1
Total 69 17

2018 World Cup bid

Arshavin (center, holding the envelope) and others celebrating the winning bid to hold the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

On 2 December 2010, Arshavin made a speech during Russia's presentation of their successful bid for the 2018 World Cup.

Honours

Club

Zenit St. Petersburg

Individual

Personal life

Arshavin met his wife Julia during the summer of 2003. They have two children; a son named Artem and a daughter named Jana.

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