Yuri Zhirkov

Yuri Zhirkov was born August 20, 1983 in the city of Tambov. From a young age keen on football, participated in tournaments TPL and youth championships Russia. In 2001, he joined a professional club 'Spartacus' (Tambov). An interesting fact is that this team regularly delivers to Russia's Premier League talented young players (remember the same Sychev, Zatsepin and Sheshukova). Over three seasons in the second division Yuri conducted 74 matches and scored 26 goals.

After the tournament MNP 'Hope 2003', where Zhirkova recognized the best player, they are interested in eminent clubs. A year before moving to CSKA Zhirkov was on the bride in Moscow 'Spartacus' and 'Locomotive', as well as the Kiev 'Arsenal'.

. In March 2004, the talented midfielder made his debut in the youth team against Russia against Bulgaria.

. July 1, 2004 Yury signed a contract with CSKA
. Only yesterday he could see their colleagues only on TV, but today he has had side by side with them to fulfill the highest goals.

In the 2004 season Zhirkov became one of the most important discoveries Championship. However, then he lacked the stability. In his youth armeets already a silver medalist Russia, has experience of racing in European competition (Champions League and UEFA Cup). In games against the 'Benfica' and 'Partizan' to Zhirkova hoped to have all of Russia's fans. His success could not miss the national team coaches: and now Russia Yuri protects color and the team looks very, very bad.

Zhirkov has become a real hero of 2005, when CSKA won the UEFA Cup.
Since 2006, the first year, he consistently received an invitation to the national team.

At Euro 2008 Zhirkov could reveal their talent in its entirety. Zhirkov has a rich technical arsenal. Sometimes, even trying to impress fans of spectacular feint. His attack on the left of the crest of bringing terror to defend the opponent, it perfectly works with partners. In some episodes Yuri bad manifests itself in destructive actions. There army is very well developed left leg. It should be noted the ability of football to move at lightning speed on the field. Zhirkov has great potential, forces him to grow into a full-fledged star of the European Championship.

Life

February 2, 2008 Yuri Zhirkov took wedding. Chosen footballer named Inna.

. Achievements

. Team

. Champion of Russia: 2005, 2006
. League runner-up Russia: 2004
. Bronze medalist championship of Russia: 2007
. Cup of Russia: 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2007/2008
. Super Cup of Russia: 2004, 2006, 2007
. UEFA Cup: 2004/2005
. Member of the match for the UEFA Super Cup: 2005
. First Channel Cup: 2007

. Individual

. He was awarded the Order of Friendship (2006).
. The lists of 33 best players of the championship of Russia:? 1 (2005, 2006, 2007);? 2 (2004)
. Within Prize 'Golden Horseshoe' once was 'Golden Horseshoe' (2007) and three times - 'bronze horseshoe' (2004, 2005, 2006).

. MISCELLANEOUS

. Position: Left midfielder
. Height: 185 cm
. Weight: 75 kg
. Marital status: Married
. Childhood dream: to become a tank
.