Jano Ananidze Georgian: ჯანო ანანიძე (born 10 October 1992 in Kobuleti)[1] is a Georgian international footballer, currently playing as an attacking midfielder for FC Spartak Moscow.
[edit] Club career
[edit] Spartak Moscow
Ananidze appeared in FC Spartak colours in spring of 2009, initially playing for its junior's team, scoring four goals in twelve games.[1] During the midseason break Valery Karpin moved Ananidze from juniors into the main team, then on a training tour in Austria.[1] Ananidze debuted in Russian Cup on 15 July 2009, scoring a goal against first division FC Krasnodar.[2] On 1 August 2009 Ananidze debuted in regular Russian Premier League 2009 championship, substituting Alex on the 69th minute of the game.[3]
On 18 October 2009, he became the youngest player ever to score a goal in the Russian Premier League (he scored for FC Spartak Moscow against FC Lokomotiv Moscow when he was 17 years 8 days old).
After a successful ending of his debut season, Jano was on radar of Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC.[4] But the rumours were later denied by Spartak Moscow sporting director Dmitri Popov, who insists the club will not listen to offers till Ananidze is at least in his 20s.[5][6]
[edit] International career
In March 2009 UEFA web site listed Ananidze as one of three "key players" of Georgian under-17 team along with Nika Dzalamidze and Irakli Shekiladze.[7] In July 2009 Ananidze received and accepted Héctor Cúper's invitation into Georgian national team.[8] Ananidze told Russian media "don't worry about me. I made my choice. I am a Georgian and I will play for my country." (Russian: "переживать не стоит. Я сделал свой выбор. Я грузин и буду играть за сборную своей страны").[9]
Nowadays, Jano is a crucial player for Georgia U21 side, with which he has scored his first international goal on 3 March 2010, against Estonia national under-21 football team.[10]
[edit] Career statistics
| Club |
Season |
League |
Cup |
Continental |
Total |
| Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
| Spartak Moscow |
2009 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
| 2010 |
23 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
25 |
2 |
| 2011-12 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
2 |
| Total |
35 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
41 |
7 |
| Career total |
35 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
41 |
7 |
(Last edit: 19 June 2011)
[edit] International statistics
- As of 10 February 2011
[edit] Honors
- FC Spartak Moscow
[edit] External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Ananidze, Jano |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
footballer |
| Date of birth |
10 October 1992 |
| Place of birth |
Kobuleti, Georgia |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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