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Russia · 1956–60

Igor Netto

Legend CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchorleader
Rating
91
Caps
54
Goals
4
Life
1930–1999
Clubs
Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow
Honours
2× Hall of Fame
#3
Editorial rank of 33 for Russia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A legendary Soviet era captain, his elegant playmaking and leadership from midfield guided Spartak Moscow and the USSR to Olympic gold in 1956 and the 1960 European Championship. Career record: 54 caps and 4 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1949–1966Spartak Moscow
—HC Spartak Moscow
Russia54 caps, 4 goals

Shared the era

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The world's great CDMs

Around Netto in the almanac

One rank above: Eduard Streltsov at #2.

One rank below: Rinat Dasayev at #4.

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