Alan Dzagoev

This name uses Eastern Slavic naming customs; the patronymic is Yelizbarovich and the family name is Dzagoev.
Alan Dzagoev

Dzagoev with Russia in 2011
Personal information
Full nameAlan Yelizbarovich Dzagoev
Date of birth17 June 1990
Place of birthBeslan, Soviet Union
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Playing positionAttacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
CSKA Moscow
Number10
Youth career
2000–2005Yunost Vladikavkaz
2005Konoplyov Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2007Krylya Sovetov-SOK37(6)
2008–CSKA Moscow160(39)
National team‡
2013Russia U212(1)
2008–Russia43(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 March 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 March 2015

Alan Yelizbarovich Dzagoev (Russian: Алáн Елизбáрович Дзагóев, pronounced [ɐˈlan ɪlʲɪzˈbarəvʲɪtɕ dzɐˈgoɪf]; Ossetian: Дзæгъойты Елизбары фырт Алан; romanized as Dzagoyev; born 17 June 1990) is a Russian international footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Premier League.

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 Russian national team. Despite his young age, he is already regarded as a star in his native North Ossetia.[1]

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 Ossetians from Georgia,[1] moved in 1989.[2] 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.[3]

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.[3]

In July 2005, Dzagoev joined the Konoplyov football academy.[4]

In July 2012, Dzagoev married Zarema Abayeva, who is originally from North Ossetia-Alania's capital, Vladikavkaz.[5]

Club career

Akademiya Tolyatti

From January 2006 to December 2007, Dzagoev played for Akademiya Tolyatti, formerly known as Krylia Sovetov-SOK, of the Russian Second Division. He made his professional debut on 29 April 2006 in a 1–2 home defeat against Tyumen.[6] He appeared in 37 matches and scored six goals for the team.

CSKA Moscow

Dzagoev playing for CSKA in May 2011

Dzagoev signed for CSKA Moscow before the start of the 2008 Premier League season.[7] 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 FC 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 three assists, helping CSKA to secure a 5–1 victory and since then he has become an undisputed member of the first eleven. Dzagoev was also the man of the match when he scored two goals in a 1–3 away victory against UEFA Cup winners Zenit Saint Petersburg.

At the end of the 2008 season, Dzagoev was chosen as Best Young Player of the Year by the Russian Football Union.[8]

In October 2008, it was reported that Real Madrid were interested in signing the player. Dzagoev played down these rumours, saying that he expects to remain at CSKA for a long time while also admitting that should he move abroad, he would prefer a transfer to the English Premier League, preferably Chelsea.[9]

Dzagoev scored from a very tight angle during a Champions League match against Manchester United on 4 November 2009, which finished 3–3.[10]

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.[11] 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.[12]

On 24 September 2011, Dzagoev scored the winning goal of a 3–1 Premier League victory over Volga Nizhny Novgorod.[13] Three days later, Dzagoev scored a 45th minute goal against Internazionale and a later strike from Vágner Love put the hosts level, until a late goal from Mauro Zárate gave the Italians a 3–2 victory.[14] 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.[15] 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 five games.[16]

International career

Dzagoev with the Russia national football team in 2011

After a string of impressive performances at club level, Dzagoev was called up to Russia squad for a 2010 World Cup qualification match against Germany scheduled for 11 October 2008.[17] He made his debut as a half-time substitute, at the age of 18 years and 116 days,[18] thus becoming the youngest outfield player ever to compete for Russia, and second youngest overall after goalkeeper and CSKA teammate Igor Akinfeev.[19] Dzagoev nearly earned the team a crucial away draw as he flicked the ball past Germany's goalkeeper René Adler, but hit the crossbar.[20]

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."[21] Dzagoev himself, however, being unhappy with the defeat, labeled his debut "a flop."[21]

He scored his first international goal on 8 October 2010 in a 2–3 away victory over the Republic of Ireland in the qualifying round of UEFA Euro 2012.[22] He was confirmed for the finalized Euro 2012 squad on 25 May 2012.[23] 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.[24][25] Dzagoev added his third goal of the tournament in his side's second game against. Poland,[26] earning a 1–1 draw for his side.[27] With three goals scored, he finished the tournament as joint-top scorer, amongst elite company — Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Mario Gómez, Mario Balotelli, and Mario Mandžukić.

On 2 June 2014, he was included in Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.[28]

International goals

Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 8 October 2010 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland  Republic of Ireland 2–0 3–2 Euro 2012 qualifier
2. 7 October 2011 Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia  Slovakia 1–0 1–0 Euro 2012 qualifier
3. 11 October 2011 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Andorra 1–0 6–0 Euro 2012 qualifier
4. 11 October 2011 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Andorra 4–0 6–0 Euro 2012 qualifier
5. 8 June 2012 Municipal Stadium, Wrocław, Poland  Czech Republic 1–0 4–1 Euro 2012
6. 8 June 2012 Municipal Stadium, Wrocław, Poland  Czech Republic 3–1 4–1 Euro 2012
7. 12 June 2012 National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland  Poland 1–0 1–1 Euro 2012
8. 15 August 2012 Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Ivory Coast 1–0 1–1 Friendly

Career statistics

As of 21 March 2014
Club Season League Cup Super Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssists
Krylia Sovetov SOK 2006 1210100—1310
2007 2550100—2650
Total 3760200—3960
CSKA Moscow 2008 20810320000630291310
2009 277122001001031401013
2010 2466100100102436810
2011–12 31514500100111448618
2012–13 2471040000020030710
2013-14 18353001011002336
2014-15 16343220003002256
Total 1603961214240143992285273
Career Total1974561214240143992675873

Honours

Club

CSKA Moscow

Individual

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Дзагоев красиво разбил "Депортиво" (in Russian). Komsomolskaya Pravda. 25 October 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  2. ↑ Мой сын не зазвездится! (in Russian). Sovetsky Sport. 4 November 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Полузащитник ЦСКА Алан Дзагоев: "Надо прислушиваться к старшим" (in Russian). 30 September 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  4. ↑ "Our stars: Alan Dzagoyev". Konoplyov football academy site. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  5. ↑ 22-летний хавбек ЦСКА Алан Дзагоев женился на 25-летней танцовщице из ансамбля "Алания" [22-year-old midfielder Alan Dzagoev CSKA married 25-year-old dancer from the group "Alania"] (in Russian). 9 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Profile at". Stats.sportbox.ru. 1990-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  7. ↑ "Alan Dzagoev Bio, Stats, News – Football / Soccer – - ESPN Soccernet". Soccernet.espn.go.com. 1990-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  8. ↑ Алан Дзагоев признан главным открытием футбольной России (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 16 December 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  9. ↑ "CSKA's Dzagoev interested in move to Chelsea". ESPNsoccernet. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  10. ↑ Man Utd 3–3 CSKA Moscow
  11. ↑ "Report: CSKA Moscow v Lausanne Sports – UEFA Europa League – ESPN Soccernet". Soccernet.espn.go.com. 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  12. ↑ "Sparta Prague 1–1 CSKA Moscow: Vaclav Kadlec Rescues Point For Czechs". Goal.com. 2010-12-15. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  13. ↑ "Match: CSKA Moscow v Volga Nizhny Novgorod – Russian Premier League – ESPN Soccernet". Soccernet.espn.go.com. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  14. ↑ "UEFA Champions League 2011/12 – History – CSKA Moskva-Internazionale –". Uefa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  15. ↑ "UEFA Champions League 2011/12 – History – CSKA Moskva-Real Madrid –". Uefa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  16. ↑ "Дзагоев получил 5 матчей дисквалификации, россиянин поплатился за второе удаление в сезоне". football.sport.ua. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  17. ↑ Хиддинк вызвал в сборную Прудникова и Дзагоева (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  18. ↑ Mark Lomas 18 May 2012 (2012-05-18). "Euro 2012: Window shopping | Live football and soccer news". ESPNFC.com. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  19. ↑ "Youngsters out to impress in 2009". ESPNsoccernet. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  20. ↑ Сборная России проиграла Германии в отборочном матче ЧМ-2010 (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 12 October 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Если бы не стойка (in Russian). Rossiyskaya Gazeta. 15 October 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  22. ↑ "UEFA EURO – Republic of Ireland-Russia –". Uefa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  23. ↑ "Advocaat announced the finalized Euro Squad" (in Russian). 25 May 2012.
  24. ↑ Holyman, Ian (8 June 2012). "Dzagoev double helps Russia to flying start". Unions of Football Associations. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  25. ↑ "Russia 4 Czech Republic 1". BBC Sport. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  26. ↑ Corder, Mike. "Dzagoev scores his 3rd goal as Russia draws with Poland". Calgaryherald.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  27. ↑ "Euro 2012: Poland 1–1 Russia – Two points dropped for deflated Russia – Vladimir Semenets – Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  28. ↑ Состав национальной сборной России на ЧМ-2014 (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 2 June 2014.

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