Andrey Arshavin profile
Name
Andrey Arshavin
Born
May 29, 1981
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
23
Previous Club(s)
Zenit St Petersburg (loan)
Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit-2
Joined Arsenal
February 03, 2009
Andrey started the season at Arsenal, returned to Zenit St Petersburg for a successful loan spell and then lit up Euro 2012 with some superb displays.
The diminutive forward played a key role in helping to kick-start the Gunners’ season in September after a difficult opening had left them in the bottom half of the table. In desperate need of a morale-boosting win against Swansea, Arshavin scored the only goal of the game when he took advantage of a Michel Vorm error to secure a vital three points.
But that was far from his only important contribution in Arsenal colours before his February departure to Russia. As one of the elder statesmen featuring in the Carling Cup fourth-round tie against Bolton in October, an inspirational Andrey sent the Gunners on their way to victory by firing home the opening goal and then setting up the winner for Ju Young Park.
Then, in his final match for the Club before his move to Zenit, Andrey reminded everyone of his enduring class with a superb cross to set up Thierry Henry’s last-gasp winner at Sunderland.
Andrey joined Arsenal in February 2009 from hometown club Zenit, and just weeks later made history by scoring all four goals in a memorable 4-4 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
Captain of his national side, Andrey has regularly stood out at major tournaments, not least during Euro 2008 when his inspired performances helped Russia to the semi-finals.
A huge hit on the domestic front in Russia, Andrey has twice won the Premier League crown in both 2006/07 and 2011/2012, together with the UEFA Cup in 2008. He was named Russian Footballer of the Year in 2006.
23. Andrey Arshavin - Full Arsenal Record
Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
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Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
2008-2009 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14+1 | 6 |
2009-2010 | 25+5 | 10 | 7+1 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32+7 | 12 |
2010-2011 | 25+12 | 6 | 3+3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36+16 | 10 |
2011-2012 | 8+11 | 1 | 3+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13+14 | 2 |
2012-2013 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
Totals | 70+29 | 23 | 13+6 | 5 | 8+2 | 0 | 4+2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95+39 | 30 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
23. Andrey Arshavin - News
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Thu, Jun 14, 2012
2011/12 Player Review: Andrey Arshavin -
Tue, Jun 12, 2012
Euro 2012: Arshavin plays part as Russia draw -
Sat, Jun 9, 2012
Euro 2012: Arshavin stars in Russian victory -
Thu, May 3, 2012
Loan Watch: Arshavin extends scoring streak -
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Loan Watch: Arshavin features in Zenit win -
Fri, Mar 2, 2012
Wenger - Arshavin just needed to play -
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Arshavin joins Zenit St Petersburg on loan -
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Arshavin - I wanted us to draw AC Milan -
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Arshavin 'not surprised' by veterans' return -
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Arshavin - We’re a stronger side at home