Sergei Karimov facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 December 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Saran, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | 24 December 2019 (aged 33) | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SSV Velstove | |||
| –2000 | SSV Vorsfelde | ||
| 2000–2006 | VfL Wolfsburg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | VfL Wolfsburg II | 118 | (5) |
| 2007–2011 | VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | MSV Duisburg | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | MSV Duisburg II | 2 | (0) |
| 2014 | Lupo Martini Wolfsburg | 1 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2010 | Kazakhstan | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 June 2015 | |||
Sergei Karimov (born December 21, 1986 – died December 24, 2019) was a talented football player from Kazakhstan. He was known for playing as a defender, usually on the left side of the field. Sergei spent most of his professional career playing for clubs in Germany, including VfL Wolfsburg. He also had the honor of playing for his home country, the Kazakhstan national team.
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Sergei Karimov's Football Journey
Starting Out in Youth Football
Sergei Karimov began his football journey at a young age. He played for youth teams like SSV Velstove and SSV Vorsfelde. His talent was noticed, and from 2000 to 2006, he joined the youth academy of VfL Wolfsburg, a well-known club in Germany. This was an important step in his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
Playing for Professional Clubs
Sergei's professional career officially started with VfL Wolfsburg II in 2006. This is the reserve team for VfL Wolfsburg. He played many games for them, showing his skills as a defender.
His hard work paid off, and from 2007 to 2011, he also played for the main VfL Wolfsburg team. This team competes in the Bundesliga, which is the top football league in Germany. Playing in the Bundesliga is a big achievement for any footballer.
After his time at Wolfsburg, Sergei moved to MSV Duisburg in 2011. He played for their main team and also for their reserve team, MSV Duisburg II. Later, in 2014, he played for Lupo Martini Wolfsburg.
Representing His Country
In 2010, Sergei Karimov had the special opportunity to play for the Kazakhstan national football team. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any athlete. He represented Kazakhstan in international matches, showing his dedication to his homeland.
His Position on the Field
Sergei Karimov played as a defender, specifically a left back. A left back's job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals from their side of the field. They also help their team attack by running down the wing and sending crosses into the opponent's penalty area. It's a position that requires both strong defense and good attacking skills.
See also
In Spanish: Serguéi Karimov para niños
