Yury Gazinsky facts for kids
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Gazinsky in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 20 July 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 1.84 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Krasnodar | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2007 | Smena Komsomolsk-na-Amure | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2010 | Smena Komsomolsk-na-Amure | 70 | (10) |
| 2010–2012 | Luch-Energiya | 51 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Torpedo Moscow | 29 | (3) |
| 2013–2022 | Krasnodar | 209 | (11) |
| 2022–2024 | Ural Yekaterinburg | 21 | (3) |
| 2024– | Krasnodar | 1 | (1) |
| 2024– | Krasnodar-2 | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2016–2020 | Russia | 21 | (1) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Yury Aleksandrovich Gazinsky (born July 20, 1989) is a professional football player from Russia. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Krasnodar. A defensive midfielder helps protect the team's goal and also helps start attacks.
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Club Career Highlights
Yury Gazinsky has played for several football clubs in Russia. He is known for his strong play in the midfield.
Early Career and First Teams
Yury started his professional career with Smena Komsomolsk-na-Amure. He played there from 2007 to 2010. After that, he joined Luch-Energiya and played for them until 2012. He then moved to Torpedo Moscow for one season.
Time with FC Krasnodar
In May 2013, Gazinsky signed a three-year contract with Krasnodar. This was a big step in his career. He played for Krasnodar for many years, becoming a key player for the team. He left Krasnodar in May 2022 when his contract ended.
Moving to Ural Yekaterinburg
After leaving Krasnodar, Yury joined Ural Yekaterinburg in August 2022. He played there for two seasons. His contract with Ural ended in June 2024.
Return to Krasnodar
On July 10, 2024, Yury Gazinsky made a return to Krasnodar. He signed a new one-season contract with his former club.
International Career for Russia
Yury Gazinsky has also represented his country, Russia, in international football matches.
Making His National Team Debut
He was first called up to the Russia national football team in August 2015. This was for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying matches. He made his official debut for the team on August 31, 2016, in a friendly game against Turkey.
Playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest moments in his career was being part of Russia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This major tournament was held in Russia.
- On June 14, 2018, Yury scored the very first goal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup!
- He scored this important goal in the 12th minute of the opening match.
- Russia was playing against Saudi Arabia.
- Russia went on to win that match with a big score of 5–0.
He also played in other matches during the tournament. Russia reached the quarter-finals, which was a great achievement.
Later International Appearances
In May 2021, he was named as a back-up player for Russia's UEFA Euro 2020 squad. This shows he continued to be an important player for his country.
Honours and Awards
Yury Gazinsky has received individual recognition for his skills.
- Russian Premier League Defensive Midfielder of the Season: 2018–19. This award means he was considered the best defensive midfielder in the top Russian football league during that season.
See also
In Spanish: Yuri Gazinski para niños
