Alan Dzagoev
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alan Yelizbarovich Dzagoev | ||
Date of birth | 17 June 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Beslan, Soviet Union | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | CSKA Moscow | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2005 | Yunost Vladikavkaz | ||
2005 | Konoplyov Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2007 | Krylya Sovetov-SOK | 37 | (6) |
2007– | CSKA Moscow | 115 | (29) |
International career‡ | |||
2008– | Russia | 27 | (8) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 December 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2012 |
Alan Yelizbarovich Dzagoev (Russian: Алан Елизбарович Дзагоев, Ossetian: Дзæгъойты Елизбары фырт Алан romanized as Dzagoyev; born 17 June 1990) is a Russian international association footballer of Ossetic descent who plays for CSKA Moscow.
After joining Akademiya Tolyatti in 2006, he remained there for two seasons before transferring to CSKA Moscow. Following a successful debut season in the Russian Premier League, he won the award for Best Young Player in the league and made his way into the national team. Despite his young age, he is already regarded as a star in his native North Ossetia.[2]
Early and personal life
Dzagoev, the younger of two sons of Yelizbar (who is commonly referred to as Tariel) and Lyana, was born and raised in Beslan, North Ossetia–Alania, to which his family, ethnic Georgian Ossetians,[2] moved in 1989.[3] He played football on the streets with his brother Gela right up to the second grade of elementary school, when their mother, a passionate football fan, brought them to the Terek Beslan youth team.[4]
In 2000, Dzagoev moved to Vladikavkaz to play for a local youth team, Yunost. As their team used to attend Alania Vladikavkaz matches, he became their fan. He describes Valery Gazzaev, an Ossetic footballing legend who later became his coach at CSKA Moscow, as his childhood hero, also stating that Evgeni Aldonin and Frank Lampard were role models for him.[4]
In July 2005, Dzagoev joined the Konoplyov football academy.[5]
In July 2012, Dzagoev married Zarema Abayeva, who is originally from North Ossetia-Alania's capital, Vladikavkaz.[6]
Club career
Akademiya Tolyatti
From January 2006 to December 2007, Dzagoev played for Akademiya Tolyatti formerly known as Krylia Sovetov-SOK of Russian Second Division. He made his professional debut on 29 April 2006 in a 1–2 home defeat against Tyumen.[7] He appeared in 37 matches and scored 6 goals for the team.
CSKA Moscow
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Dzagoev signed for CSKA Moscow before the start of Russian Premier League 2008 season.[8] His first appearance was as a substitute in a match against Luch. A couple of games later, he appeared in the starting lineup in the home match against Khimki and managed to score a goal and two assists. He was also a starter when the team won the 2008 Russian Cup final. In the round 13 game against bitter rivals Spartak Moscow, Dzagoev made 3 assists, helping CSKA to secure a 5–1 victory, and since then he became an undisputed member of the first eleven. Dzagoev was also the man of the match when he scored 2 goals in a 3–1 away victory against UEFA Cup winners Zenit St. Petersburg.
At the end of the Russian Premier League 2008, Dzagoev was chosen as Best Young Player of the Year by Russian Football Union.[9]
In October 2008, it was reported that Real Madrid were interested in signing the player. Dzagoev has played down these rumours, saying that he expects to remain at CSKA for longer time while also admitting that should he move abroad, he would prefer a transfer to the English Premier League, preferably Chelsea.[10]
Dzagoev scored from a very tight angle during a Champions League match against Manchester United on 4 November 2009, which finished 3–3.[11]
On 2 December 2010, Dzagoev provided an assist for Sekou Oliseh and later added a cool finish as CSKA defeated Lausanne Sports 5–1 in their penultimate group game, securing first place in Group F of the Europa League.[12] In the final group game against Sparta Prague on 15 December, Dzagoev scored the opening goal as CSKA dropped their first points of their European campaign, succumbing to a 1–1 draw.[13]
On 24 September 2011, Dzagoev scored the winning goal of a 3–1 Premier League victory over Volga Nizhny Novgorod.[14] Three days later Dzagoev scored a 45th minute goal against Internazionale and a later strike from Vagner Love put the hosts level until a late strike from Mauro Zarate gave the Italians a 3–2 victory.[15] Dzagoev provided the cross from which CSKA debutant Pontus Wernbloom netted the equalizer in their 1–1 draw against Real Madrid in the their first leg Round of 16 clash on 21 February 2012.[16] On 30 September 2012, he was sent off in a match against Dynamo Moscow after retaliating following a Luke Wilkshire tackle and was subsequently banned for 5 games.[17]
International career
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After a string of impressive performances at club level, Dzagoev was called up to Russia squad for 2010 World Cup qualification match against Germany scheduled for 11 October 2008.[18] He made his debut as a half-time substitute, at age of 18 years and 116 days,[19] thus becoming the youngest outfield player ever to compete for Russia, and second youngest overall after his CSKA teammate Igor Akinfeev.[20] Dzagoev nearly earned the team a crucial away draw as he flicked the ball past Germany's goalkeeper René Adler but hit the bar.[21]
After the game, Russia manager Guus Hiddink stated, "He's gelled into the team very well... Alan is a really clever player with the ability to make a killer pass and stretch the play. He proved that in Germany once again."[22] However, Dzagoev himself, being unhappy with the defeat, labeled his debut "a flop".[22]
He scored his first international goal on 8 October 2010, in a 3–2 away victory over the Republic of Ireland in the qualifying round of Euro 2012.[23] He was confirmed for the finalized Euro 2012 squad on 25 May 2012.[24] Dzagoev scored two goals in Russia's opening game of the Euro 2012 tournament against the Czech Republic on 8 June 2012, a 4–1 victory.[25][26] Dzagoev added his third goal of the tournament in his side's second game vs. Poland,[27] earning a 1–1 draw for his side.[28]
Career statistics
- Statistics correct as of matches played 22 September 2012.
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
CSKA Moscow | 2008 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 13 |
2009 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 10 | |
2010 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 8 | |
2011–12 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 6 | |
2012–13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |
Total | 109 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 163 | 40 | |
Career total | 109 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 163 | 40 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first.
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 8 October 2010 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | ![]() |
2–0 | 3–2 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
2. | 7 October 2011 | Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–0 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
3. | 11 October 2011 | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia | ![]() |
1–0 | 6–0 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
4. | 11 October 2011 | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia | ![]() |
4–0 | 6–0 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
5. | 8 June 2012 | Municipal Stadium, Wrocław, Poland | ![]() |
1–0 | 4–1 | Euro 2012 |
6. | 8 June 2012 | Municipal Stadium, Wrocław, Poland | ![]() |
3–1 | 4–1 | Euro 2012 |
7. | 12 June 2012 | National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | Euro 2012 |
8. | 15 August 2012 | Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly
HonoursClubCSKA Moscow
Individual
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