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Yuri Zhirkov
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Team Anzhi Makhachkala
Nationality Russia - USSR
Position Midfield
Date of Birth20.8.1983
Grades:Latest: 7     Season : -
Yuriy Valentinovich Zhirkov (born 20 August 1983 in Tambov, USSR ) is a Russian football midfielder . He currently plays for PFC CSKA Moscow and Russia national team . He has earned the nickname 'the Russian Ronaldinho ' for his dribbling skills and audacity. He won the 2004-05 UEFA Cup with PFC CSKA Moscow . He mainly plays as an attacking left winger although he can play as a left back or left wingback. His trickery and abundance of creativity makes him one of CSKA Moscow's and Russia's most prized assets. He is also a very hard working player who often tracks back and is a solid marker and sliding tackler.
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Latest Goals

Latest Goalsminutes
29/10 vs. Amkar Perm Vischaya 1 43'
19/10 vs. Spartak Champions League 1 23'

Latest Bookings

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27/08 vs. FK Rostov Vischaya 82'
06/04 vs. Man Utd Champions League 36'
07/11 vs. Liverpool Premier League 20'

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Liverpool boss Benitez aims to trump Chelsea for Zhirkov
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 01.05.2009 22:53  5
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