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14 / Russia · 1992–2003

Valery Karpin

LM dribblercreator
Caps · Russia
72
Goals · Russia
17
Life
1969
Clubs
Spartak Moscow, Real Sociedad, RC Celta de Vigo
#14
Editorial rank of 33 for Russia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The charismatic winger combined immense work rate with dangerous deliveries and spectacular goals, becoming a key figure for Celta Vigo, Real Sociedad, Valencia and the Russia national team. Career record: 72 caps and 17 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, Real Sociedad, RC Celta de Vigo.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1986–1988SK Tallinna Sport
1988–1988PFC CSKA Moscow
1989–1989FC Fakel Voronezh
1990–1994Spartak Moscow
1994–1996Real Sociedad
1996–1997Valencia CF
1997–2002RC Celta de Vigo
2002–2005Real Sociedad
2007–2007Coruxo
Russia72 caps, 17 goals

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One rank above: Sergei Ignashevich at #13.

One rank below: Aleksandr Kerzhakov at #15.

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

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