Aleksandr Kokorin Facts for Kids

In this article, the patronymic is Aleksandrovich and the family name is Kokorin.

Quick facts for kids
Aleksandr Kokorin
Personal information
Kokorin with Sochi in 2020
Full name	Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kokorin
Date of birth	(1991-03-19) 19 March 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Valuyki, Soviet Union
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Aris Limassol
Number	9
Youth career
2000–2008	Lokomotiv Moscow
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2013	Dynamo Moscow	114	(19)
2013	Anzhi Makhachkala	0	(0)
2013–2016	Dynamo Moscow	57	(22)
2016–2019	Zenit Saint Petersburg	62	(17)
2020	Zenit Saint Petersburg	0	(0)
2020	→ Sochi (loan)	10	(7)
2020–2021	Spartak Moscow	8	(2)
2021–2024	Fiorentina	10	(0)
2022–2023	→ Aris Limassol (loan)	29	(13)
2023–2024	→ Aris Limassol (loan)	24	(7)
2024–	Aris Limassol	28	(10)
International career^‡
2008	Russia U17	10	(9)
2010	Russia U19	3	(2)
2009–2011	Russia U21	17	(8)
2011–2017	Russia	48	(12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2017

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kokorin (born on March 19, 1991) is a professional footballer from Russia. He plays as a forward for Aris Limassol, a club in Cyprus.

Kokorin became a well-known player during the 2012–13 season. He has played for the Russian national team many times since 2011. He was part of the Russian squads for major tournaments like Euro 2012, 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2016.

Playing for Clubs
Playing for His Country
- Youth and Senior Teams
- World Cup and Euro Qualifiers
Achievements and Awards
- Club Trophies
Images for kids
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Playing for Clubs

Kokorin with Dynamo Moscow in 2012

Starting at Dynamo Moscow

Aleksandr Kokorin began his senior career with FC Dynamo Moscow in 2008. He made his first appearance on October 4, 2008. Dynamo had many injured players that day. Kokorin came on as a substitute and scored an important goal.

He became the youngest player to score for Dynamo in the Russian Premier League. He was just 17 years and 199 days old. In his second game as a starter, he scored the winning goal against FC Lokomotiv Moscow. This helped Dynamo win 1–0.

In July 2009, he scored another winning goal. This was against Celtic in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match. At the end of the 2012–13 season, he was named one of the top three best left strikers.

Moving to Zenit Saint Petersburg

On January 30, 2016, Kokorin moved to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. He scored his first goal for Zenit on April 9, 2016, in a game against FC Amkar Perm. After some time away, he signed a new contract with Zenit in September 2019. This contract lasted until the end of the 2019–20 season.

Loan to Sochi

In January 2020, Kokorin joined PFC Sochi on loan. This loan was for the rest of the 2019–20 season. He scored three goals in one match on June 19, 2020. This was a big 10–1 victory over FC Rostov. Rostov had to play their youth team because many of their main players were in quarantine.

Playing for Spartak Moscow

On August 2, 2020, Kokorin signed a three-year contract with Spartak Moscow. He joined them after his contract with Zenit St. Petersburg ended.

Time at Fiorentina

In January 2021, Kokorin moved to Serie A club Fiorentina in Italy. He was the second Russian player to join the club. The first was Andrei Kanchelskis in 1997.

Success with Aris Limassol

Kokorin with Spartak Moscow in 2020

In August 2022, he was loaned to Aris Limassol in Cyprus. He helped the club win their first-ever Cypriot First Division championship. He was also voted the most valuable player of the Cypriot season. He returned to Aris on loan for another year in September 2023. As of July 2025, he is a permanent player for Aris Limassol.

Playing for His Country

Kokorin with the Russia national team in 2012

Youth and Senior Teams

Kokorin played for the Russia U-21 side. He was part of the team that competed in the 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualifiers. He was called up to the Russia national football team in November 2011. He made his debut in a friendly game against Greece.

He played in two games at UEFA Euro 2012. Russia did not make it past the group stages that year.

World Cup and Euro Qualifiers

Kokorin scored his first goal for the national team on September 11, 2012. This was in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel. Russia won that game 4–0.

He was chosen for Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad in June 2014. He scored Russia's goal in their 1–1 draw against Algeria. Russia was knocked out of the tournament after this match.

Kokorin scored three goals during Russia's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. On October 12, 2015, he scored a penalty in their final game. This 2–0 win over Montenegro secured Russia's spot in the tournament. He played in all three matches at Euro 2016.

In March 2018, he suffered a serious knee injury. This meant he missed the 2018 FIFA World Cup.