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Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin
When joined to Arsenal on February 3, 2009, Andrei Arshavin is a Russian footballer and captain the Russian national team. He was born at May 29, 1981 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
On 27 June 2013, it was announced that Arshavin signed a two-year deal with Zenit again.
He has won both the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup with Zenit Saint Petersburg (2008) and was named Man of the Match in the final
Arshavin arrived at Emirates Stadium in one of the 2008/09 season’s most protracted transfer sagas. He was definitely worth the wait.The Russian playmaker proved almost instantly that he is a world-class talent who can make a big difference to this Arsenal side.
He scored an outstanding goal against Blackburn to open his account and hit an awesome foursome at Anfield before grabbing the winner at the same venue last season.
Andrey’s vision, technical ability and eye for goal give Arsenal an extra dimension and his versatility is another big plus. He started his Gunners career on the flank but can also play through the centre, as he does when captaining his country.
The 2006 Russian footballer of the year is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker.
Signing for Arsenal in 2009, Arshavin enjoyed a successful start to his career with the Gunners, becoming Premier League Player of the Month in April 2009 and Arsenal's player of the month in March and April 2009. During the 2008–09 season, he scored six goals in 12 league appearances for Arsenal. In a match against Liverpool, Arshavin became the first player to score four league goals at Anfield since 1946. Former Arsenal forward Dennis Bergkamp has speculated that Arshavin has "every chance of becoming a favourite of the London fans".
ANDREI ARSHAVIN Profile:
Name : Andrey Arshavin
Born : May 29, 1981
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Position : Midfielder
Previous Club(s): Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit-2
Joined Arsenal : February 03, 2009
Moved to Zenit again: June 27, 2013
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