How many caps did Yuri Zhirkov win for Russia?

Yuri Zhirkov won 105 caps for Russia, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Yuri Zhirkov play for?

FC Spartak Tambov (2001–2003), PFC CSKA Moscow (2004–2009), Chelsea (2009–2011), FC Anzhi Makhachkala (2011–2013), FC Dinamo Moscow (2013–2015), FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (2016–2021), FC Khimki (2022–2022).

Where does Yuri Zhirkov rank among Russia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Yuri Zhirkov #22 of Russia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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22 / Russia · 2005–2021

Yuri Zhirkov

LB box-to-box

Caps · Russia

105

Goals · Russia

Life

1983

Clubs

FC Spartak Tambov, PFC CSKA Moscow, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg

#22

Editorial rank of 33 for Russia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The tireless left-back was an engine on the flank, bombing forward with explosive pace and delivering dangerous crosses for CSKA Moscow, Chelsea and Russia, starring at Euro 2008. Career record: 105 caps and 2 goals for Russia; club career at FC Spartak Tambov, PFC CSKA Moscow, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q184261

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Career record

2001–2003	FC Spartak Tambov
2004–2009	PFC CSKA Moscow
2009–2011	Chelsea
2011–2013	FC Anzhi Makhachkala
2013–2015	FC Dinamo Moscow
2016–2021	FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
2022–2022	FC Khimki
Russia	105 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Russia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Russia checked 4 October 2026

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Around Zhirkov in the almanac

One rank above: Vladimir Beschastnykh at #21.

One rank below: Alan Dzagoev at #23.

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

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