Alan Dzagoev facts for kids
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Dzagoev with CSKA Moscow in 2018
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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, North Ossetian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Yunost Vladikavkaz | ||
| 2005–2006 | Konoplyov football academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Krylia Sovetov-SOK | 37 | (6) |
| 2008–2022 | CSKA Moscow | 282 | (55) |
| 2022–2023 | Rubin Kazan | 20 | (3) |
| 2023 | Lamia | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 341 | (64) | |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Russia U-17 | 6 | (4) |
| 2009–2013 | Russia U-21 | 3 | (1) |
| 2008–2018 | Russia | 59 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alan Yelizbarovich Dzagoev (born on 17 June 1990) is a talented Russian former professional footballer. He was known for playing in the midfield position.
Alan started his football journey at Akademiya Tolyatti in 2006. After two years, he moved to CSKA Moscow, a big club. His first season in the Russian Premier League was amazing! He won the 'Best Young Player' award and joined Russia's national team. People in his home region, North Ossetia, see him as a true football star.
Alan has won many important trophies. These include three Russian Premier League titles and four Russian Cups.
He played for the Russian national team from 2008. He was one of the top scorers at UEFA Euro 2012. Alan also played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Early Life and Family
Alan Dzagoev was born and grew up in Beslan, North Ossetia–Alania. His family, who are Ossetians, moved there from Georgia in 1989. He has an older brother named Gela.
Alan and Gela played football on the streets. When Alan was in second grade, their mother, who loved football, took them to a youth team called Terek Beslan.
In 2000, Alan moved to Vladikavkaz. He joined a local youth team called Yunost. He became a fan of Alania Vladikavkaz. Alan looked up to Valery Gazzaev, a famous Ossetian footballer. Gazzaev later became his coach at CSKA Moscow. Alan also admired Evgeni Aldonin and Frank Lampard.
In July 2005, Alan joined the Konoplyov football academy.
In July 2012, Alan married Zarema Abayeva. She is from Vladikavkaz, the capital of North Ossetia-Alania. They have two children: a daughter named Elana (born 2013) and a son named Khetag (born 2016).
Club Football Journey
Starting at Akademiya Tolyatti
From January 2006 to December 2007, Alan played for Akademiya Tolyatti. This team was also known as Krylia Sovetov-SOK. They played in the Russian Second Division.
He played his first professional game on 29 April 2006. His team lost 1–2 at home to Tyumen. Overall, he played 37 matches for the team and scored six goals.
Time with CSKA Moscow
Alan Dzagoev joined CSKA Moscow before the 2008 season. His first game was as a substitute against Luch. A few games later, he started a match against FC Khimki. In that game, he scored a goal and helped set up two others.
He also started when CSKA won the 2008 Russian Cup final. In a big game against Spartak Moscow, Alan made three assists. This helped CSKA win 5–1. After that, he became a key player for the team. He also scored two goals in a 3–1 win against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
At the end of the 2008 season, the Russian Football Union named Alan the 'Best Young Player of the Year'. In 2008, he played 29 matches and scored 13 goals.
On 4 November 2009, Alan scored a goal from a difficult angle in a Champions League match. The game against Manchester United ended in a 3–3 draw. In 2009, he played 40 matches and scored 10 goals.
On 2 December 2010, Alan helped CSKA win 5–1 against Lausanne-Sports. This win secured first place in their Europa League group. In the last group game, he scored the first goal against Sparta Prague.
On 24 September 2011, Alan scored the winning goal in a 3–1 league victory over Volga Nizhny Novgorod. Three days later, he scored against Internazionale. In the Champions League Round of 16, Alan provided an assist for CSKA's equalizer against Real Madrid.
In the 2012–13 season, CSKA won the Russian Premier League title. Many people thought Alan was the best left midfielder that season. CSKA won the league again in the 2013–14 season. Alan played 23 matches and scored 3 goals.
The 2015–16 season was one of his best. On 21 May 2016, Alan scored the winning goal in the last league match against Rubin. This helped CSKA win another Russian Premier League title. That season, he played 43 matches, scored 8 goals, and made 11 assists.
Alan scored twice in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League group stage. These goals were against Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur.
He was often out with injuries in 2017–18. But he returned to play for CSKA in a Champions League match against FC Basel. He scored a goal in that game.
On 21 June 2019, Alan signed a new two-year contract with CSKA Moscow. His contract with CSKA ended on 1 July 2021. Later that month, it was announced he might extend his contract.
In the 2021–22 season, Alan played in 20 matches and made 3 assists. In May 2022, CSKA's official website confirmed he would leave the club.
Moving to Rubin Kazan
On 2 September 2022, Alan signed a contract with Rubin Kazan. This team had recently moved down to the Russian First League. He joined his former coach from CSKA, Leonid Slutsky, there.
Short Time at Lamia and Retirement
On 28 September 2023, after his contract with Rubin Kazan ended, Alan signed a one-year deal with Lamia. This club plays in the Super League Greece. However, on 21 November 2023, Alan Dzagoev announced he was retiring from football. He made this decision because of ongoing injuries.
Playing for Russia
After playing well for his club, Alan was called up to the Russian national team. This was for a 2010 World Cup qualification match against Germany on 11 October 2008. He came on as a substitute at half-time. He was 18 years and 116 days old, making him one of Russia's youngest ever players.
He almost scored a goal that would have given Russia a draw. After the game, Russia's manager Guus Hiddink praised Alan. He said Alan was a "clever player" who could make "killer passes."
Alan scored his first international goal on 8 October 2010. It was in a 3–2 away win against the Republic of Ireland. This was during the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers.
He was chosen for the squad for UEFA Euro 2012. On 8 June 2012, Alan scored two goals in Russia's first game against the Czech Republic. Russia won 4–1, and Alan was named 'Man of the Match'. He scored his third goal of the tournament against Poland. This game ended in a 1–1 draw. With three goals, he was one of the top scorers of the tournament.
On 2 June 2014, Alan was part of Russia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played as a substitute in all three of Russia's matches. Russia was knocked out in the group stage.
Alan was selected for Russia's squad for UEFA Euro 2016. However, he had to withdraw due to an injury on 22 May 2016. He was also left out of the squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup a year later, again because of injury.
On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He played in the first match against Saudi Arabia. But he had to leave the game after only 24 minutes due to an injury. He recovered and came on as a substitute in extra time against Croatia in the quarterfinals. He took a free kick that led to Russia's equalizer. Alan scored his penalty in the shootout, but Russia lost to Croatia.
How Alan Played
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Alan Dzagoev was a playmaker. This means he was good at creating chances for his teammates. He liked to play just behind the main strikers. His main position was on the left side of the midfield. However, he could play in different roles. For example, he played on the right side of Russia's attack at Euro 2012.
In 2009, ESPN SoccerNet called Alan "one of the hottest prospects" in Europe. They said he was "quick, good in the air and with exceptional technical skills." He was seen as the best player in his position in Russia. He was named the best left-midfielder in 2013. BBC Sport also called him Russia's "star man" before Euro 2012.
His coach at CSKA, Leonid Slutsky, said Alan was "one of the top players in the Russian league." He also said it would not be surprising if Alan moved to a top British club. Before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, The Guardian said Alan was one of "three Russia players with the capacity to harm top-level opponents."
Career Statistics Summary
| Club | Years | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krylia Sovetov SOK | 2006–2007 | 37 | 6 |
| CSKA Moscow | 2008–2022 | 282 | 55 |
| Rubin Kazan | 2022–2023 | 20 | 3 |
| Lamia | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 341 | 64 | |
International Matches and Goals
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| National team | Years | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2008–2018 | 59 | 9 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 8 October 2010 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland |  Republic of Ireland |
2–0 | 3–2 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
| 2. | 7 October 2011 | Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia |  Slovakia |
1–0 | 1–0 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
| 3. | 11 October 2011 | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia |  Andorra |
1–0 | 6–0 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
| 4. | 4–0 | |||||
| 5. | 8 June 2012 | Stadion Miejski, Wrocław, Poland |  Czech Republic |
1–0 | 4–1 | UEFA Euro 2012 |
| 6. | 3–1 | |||||
| 7. | 12 June 2012 | Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland |  Poland |
1–0 | 1–1 | UEFA Euro 2012 |
| 8. | 15 August 2012 | Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia |  Ivory Coast |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 9. | 8 September 2015 | Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein |  Liechtenstein |
6–0 | 7–0 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying |
Awards and Achievements
Alan Dzagoev has won many awards and titles throughout his career:
- With CSKA Moscow:
* Russian Premier League: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16 * Russian Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13 * Russian Super Cup: 2009, 2013, 2018
- With Rubin Kazan:
* Russian First League: 2022–23
- Individual Awards:
* Named one of the 33 best football players in the Russian championship multiple times. * Russian Premier League Best Young Player: 2008 * UEFA European Football Championship Top Goalscorer: 2012 (shared with others) * Member of the symbolic team of the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship: 2013 * GQ Russia Men of The Year Awards - 2013
See also
In Spanish: Alán Dzagóyev para niños
