Georgi Shchennikov facts for kids
Shchennikov with Russia in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Georgi Mikhailovich Shchennikov | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/Left-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2023 | CSKA Moscow | 260 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2010 | Russia U-19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Russia U-21 | 23 | (1) |
| 2012–2016 | Russia | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Georgi Mikhaylovich Shchennikov, born on April 27, 1991, is a former Russian football player. He was known for playing as a left defensive midfielder or a left-back. Georgi comes from a family of athletes; his father, Mikhail Shchennikov, was an Olympic medalist in race walking. Georgi spent his entire professional club career playing for CSKA Moscow.
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Georgi Shchennikov's Football Journey
Starting His Club Career
Georgi Shchennikov started playing for the main CSKA Moscow team in 2008. His very first game was in the Russian Cup on August 6, 2008. Soon after, he also played in a big European competition called the UEFA Cup. This was a special moment because he played in a European game even before playing in any domestic league games.
Scoring Important Goals
In 2013, Georgi scored his first goal for CSKA Moscow. It was an exciting moment as it was an extra-time winner against Terek Grozny. This means he scored the goal that won the game right at the end of extra time.
Later, in 2017, he scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League. This is one of the biggest football competitions in Europe. His goal helped CSKA Moscow win 2–0 against Benfica. The next year, in 2018, he scored another impressive goal. This time, it was against the famous team Real Madrid in their home stadium, the Santiago Bernabéu. CSKA Moscow won that game 3–0.
Saying Goodbye to CSKA Moscow
Georgi Shchennikov played for CSKA Moscow for 15 seasons. He was a very loyal player. On June 3, 2023, he played his last game for the club. In this farewell match, CSKA Moscow won 4–1 against FC Rostov. This win helped his team finish in second place in the 2022–23 Russian Premier League.
Playing for His Country
Russia's Youth Teams
Georgi also played for his country, Russia. He was part of the Russia under-21 team. This team competed in the qualification rounds for the 2011 European Under-21 Championship.
Playing for the Senior National Team
He made his debut for the main national team on August 15, 2012. This was in a friendly game against Ivory Coast. In 2014, Georgi was chosen to be part of Russia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge honor for any football player, as the World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world.
Trophies and Awards
Club Achievements with CSKA Moscow
Georgi Shchennikov won many trophies during his time with CSKA Moscow:
- Russian Premier League: He helped his team win the top Russian league title twice, in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
- Russian Cup: He won this important cup competition four times (2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13, and 2022–23).
- Russian Super Cup: His team also won the Super Cup three times (2009, 2013, and 2018). This cup is usually played between the league champions and the cup winners.
Individual Awards
Georgi also received some special awards for his own performance:
- He was named one of the "33 best football players of the championship of Russia" three times (in 2009, 2010, and 2013–14).
- He won the award for the Russian Premier League Best Young Player in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Gueorgui Schénnikov para niños
