Player: Aleksandr Golovin

• Full name: Aleksandr Sergeyevich Golovin
• Nationality: Russia
• Date of birth: May 30, 1996
• Place of birth: Kaltan, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Preferred foot: Left
• Primary positions: Attacking midfielder, left winger

Club career (highlights):

• CSKA Moscow — Youth academy and professional breakthrough; promoted to first team and established himself as a creative midfielder.
• AS Monaco — Transferred in 2018; plays in Ligue 1, used as an attacking midfielder/winger known for dribbling, passing and set-piece delivery.

International career (Russia):

• Made senior Russia debut in 2016.
• Key player for Russia at UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021 due to COVID-19 delay), starting in midfield and contributing creativity and set pieces.
• Has been capped multiple times for the Russian national team and has scored goals at senior international level.

Playing style and strengths:

• Creative midfielder with good vision and passing range.
• Strong dribbling ability, comfortable carrying the ball forward.
• Accurate set-piece delivery (corners and direct free kicks).
• Versatile: can play centrally or on the left flank.

Notable recognitions:

• Considered one of Russia’s most talented midfielders from his generation.
• Regularly featured in Russian national team squads for major tournaments and qualifiers.

Current status: Active professional at AS Monaco (Ligue 1) and part of the Russia national team setup.