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Albert Shesternyov
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05 / Russia · 1961–1971

Albert Shesternyov

CB leaderanchor
Caps · Soviet Union
90
Goals · Soviet Union
0
Life
1941–1994
Clubs
PFC CSKA Moscow
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for Russia
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Captain of the Soviet Union through the 1960s, this formidable defender was known as "The Russian Iron" for his uncompromising style and leadership at two World Cups. Career record: 90 caps and 0 goals for Soviet Union; club career at PFC CSKA Moscow.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q937161
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Career record

1959–1972PFC CSKA Moscow
Soviet Union90 caps, 0 goals

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One rank above: Rinat Dasayev at #4.

One rank below: Nikita Simonyan at #6.

Russia's editorial top five: Lev Yashin · Eduard Streltsov · Igor Netto · Rinat Dasayev · Albert Shesternyov.

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