Russia · 1949–59Nikita Simonyan
Rating
90
Caps
20
Goals
10
Life
1926–2025
Clubs
FC Dinamo Sukhumi, FC Krylya Sovetov Moscow, Spartak Moscow
Honours
5× Hall of Fame (1957–2022)
#6
Editorial rank of 33 for Russia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
Known for a gold medallist from Melbourne 1956 and the record scorer of Russia's biggest club. Born in Armavir in Russia, Armenian by descent, career entirely at Spartak Moscow, and absent from the Armenia 33, so this is his rightful squad. Biggest achievements: Olympic gold 1956; Soviet Top League top scorer 1949, 1950, 1953; four Soviet titles and two Soviet Cups with Spartak; Spartak Moscow's all-time top scorer with 160 goals.