Vladimir Bystrov

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Vladimir Bystrov

Bystrov with Zenit St. Petersburg in 2010
Personal information
Full nameVladimir Sergeyevich Bystrov
Date of birth (1984-01-31) 31 January 1984
Place of birthLuga, Leningrad Oblast, Russian SFSR
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Playing positionWinger
Club information
Current clubFC Anzhi Makhachkala
Number34
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001–2005Zenit Saint Petersburg61(6)
2005–2009Spartak Moscow99(17)
2009–Zenit St. Petersburg85(16)
2014–FC Anzhi Makhachkala (loan)0(0)
National team
2004–Russia47(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 December 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 October 2013

Vladimir Sergeyevich Bystrov (Russian: Владимир Серге́евич Быстров) born 31 January 1984 in Luga, Leningrad Oblast) is an association football right winger who currently plays for FC Anzhi Makhachkala on loan from FC Zenit St. Petersburg and also represents Russia. He is renowned for his blistering pace and is regarded as being one of the quickest players in Europe, frequently drawing fouls with his blinding acceleration and sustained pace.

Career

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg

He began his career in youth club Smena. In 2001, he transferred to Zenit. On 8 May 2002, he made his debut in the Zenit squad. In 2005, he felt dissatisfied because he lost his place in squad and played less than he wanted. After a scandal with Zenith's hierarchy, he transferred to FC Spartak Moscow.

FC Spartak Moscow

In June 2005, he moved to Spartak for 4 million euro. Zenit fans were disappointed, because Spartak was their principal opponent. He made his debut for Spartak on 9 June. In 2009, he became a leader of Spartak with help of Alex and Welliton.

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg

On 27 August 2009, after four seasons with Zenit's archrivals Spartak Moscow, the winger suddenly returned to his former club, signing until June 2014.[1] Due to his spell at rivals Spartak Moscow, Zenit supporters still can't find it in their hearts to forgive and direct jeers towards him at their games.[citation needed] In March 2010, Zenit was to be rewarded for finishing third in the Russian championship by the city of Saint Petersburg, but the ceremony ended with the players storming off the stage after Bystrov had been heckled by parts of the audience.

International team

His first appearance for the Russia was in March 2004. Bystrov made a big impact in the seven Euro 2008 qualifiers he played in, with his two goals so important to the Russian cause. His displays have not gone unnoticed in the last couple of years and he has been linked with moves to both England's Premier League and Germany's Bundesliga. Bystrov was included in Guus Hiddink's Euro 2008 squad. He was a substitute in Russia's opening match, the 4–1 defeat to Spain, coming on for Dmitri Sychev in the 46th minute.

Career statistics

As of 29 March 2013
Club Div Season League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Zenit SPb D1 2002 802020120
2003 19452246
2004 2111060281
2005 13150181
Total61613280828
Spartak Moscow D1 2005 153153
2006 24610190437
2007 1835040273
2008 24170311
2009 18420204
Total991717120013618
Zenit SPb D1 2009 106106
2010 2560040296
2011–12 1212050191
2012–13 2031060273
Total6716301508516
Career total 2273933343030342

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 2006-11-15 City Stadium, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia  Macedonia 1 – 0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying
2 2007-02-08 Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands  Netherlands 1 – 2 1–4 Friendly
3 2008-05-23 Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Kazakhstan 2 – 0 6–0 Friendly
4 2008-06-04 Wacker Arena, Burghausen, Germany  Lithuania 4 – 1 4–1 Friendly

Career honours

Zenit St. Petersburg

References

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