Roman Shirokov facts for kids
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Shirokov with FC Krasnodar in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Roman Nikolayevich Shirokov | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Dedovsk, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1987 | Torpedo Moscow | ||
| 1987–1998 | CSKA Moscow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | CSKA-2 Moscow | 54 | (3) |
| 2001 | CSKA Moscow | 0 | (0) |
| 2001 | Torpedo-ZIL Moscow | 1 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Istra | ||
| 2004 | Vidnoye | 17 | (4) |
| 2004 | Istra | ||
| 2005 | Saturn Ramenskoye | 18 | (3) |
| 2006 | Rubin Kazan | 4 | (0) |
| 2007 | Khimki | 27 | (7) |
| 2008–2014 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 130 | (29) |
| 2014 | → Krasnodar (loan) | 6 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Spartak Moscow | 19 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Krasnodar (loan) | 13 | (4) |
| 2016 | CSKA Moscow | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 297 | (54) | |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2016 | Russia | 57 | (13) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023 | Leon Saturn Ramenskoye (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Roman Nikolayevich Shirokov was born on July 6, 1981. He is a Russian football official and a former player. He currently works as the general director for FC Leon Saturn Ramenskoye.
As a player, Roman Shirokov was known for playing as a midfielder. This means he played in the middle of the field, helping both defense and attack.
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Roman Shirokov's Football Journey
Starting His Club Career
Before joining a big club like Zenit Saint Petersburg, Shirokov played for several different teams. These included FC Khimki, Rubin Kazan, and Saturn Moscow Oblast. He also played for FC Vidnoye, FC Istra, and Torpedo-ZIL Moscow. He even played for the farm team of CSKA Moscow.
Playing for Zenit Saint Petersburg
Shirokov started his time at Zenit Saint Petersburg as a centre-back. This is a defensive position. The coach, Dick Advocaat, needed him there because other defenders were injured or had left the team.
Later, he became a key player in the midfield for Zenit. He played 130 games for them and scored 29 goals.
Time with Spartak Moscow
On July 18, 2014, Shirokov joined Spartak Moscow. He signed as a free agent, meaning his contract with his previous club had ended.
After recovering from an injury, he played his first game for Spartak on October 26, 2014. In that game against Lokomotiv Moscow, he scored a goal that made the score 1–1. On January 13, 2015, he was loaned back to FC Krasnodar.
His contract with Spartak ended on January 23, 2016.
Returning to CSKA Moscow
On February 9, 2016, Roman Shirokov went back to his first club, CSKA Moscow. He signed a contract until the end of the 2015–16 season. However, his contract was not extended after that season.
Playing for His Country: Russia
Roman Shirokov was chosen to play for the Russian national team. He played in the Euro 2008 tournament. In the first game against Spain, he played as a defender. Russia lost that game.
After playing well as a midfielder for Zenit, he was called back to the national team in 2010. He played in a friendly match against Bulgaria.
He was part of the team for UEFA Euro 2012. In Russia's first game of that tournament, he scored a goal against the Czech Republic. Russia won that game 4–1.
He was also selected for Russia's team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. However, he had to leave the squad before the tournament because of an injury. Overall, he played 57 games for Russia and scored 13 goals.
How Roman Shirokov Played
Shirokov was known as a "deep-lying midfielder." This means he played a bit further back in the midfield. He was good at moving forward to score goals. He was a skilled player who could both defend and attack.
Life After Playing Football
After retiring as a player, Roman Shirokov moved into management roles. On June 5, 2018, he became the deputy general director for sports at Dynamo Moscow. He left that role on May 1, 2019.
On March 6, 2023, Shirokov was named the general director of Saturn Ramenskoye. Later, on August 31, 2023, he also took on the role of head coach for the club.
Achievements and Awards
Club Trophies
Zenit Saint Petersburg
- UEFA Cup: 2007–08 (a major European club competition)
- UEFA Super Cup: 2008 (played between winners of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup)
- Russian Premier League: 2008, 2011–12 (top football league in Russia)
- Russian Cup: 2009–10 (a national cup competition)
- Russian Super Cup: 2008, 2011 (played between league and cup winners)
CSKA Moscow
- Russian Premier League: 2015–16
International Medals
Russia
- UEFA European Football Championship bronze medal: 2008
Individual Awards
- List of 33 top players of the Russian league: 2013–14 (recognized as the best central midfielder).
Images for kids
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Shirokov with FC Krasnodar in 2015
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Shirokov preparing for a friendly against Bulgaria in August 2010
See also
In Spanish: Román Shirókov para niños
