Igor Akinfeev
Born: April 8, 1986 (age 38)
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Hometown: Vidnoye, Soviet Union
Nationality: 
Russian
RussianPosition: Goalkeeper
Team: CSKA Moscow (no. 1)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1991-2002 | CSKA Moscow |
| Senior | 2002- | CSKA Moscow |
| International | 2004- | Russia |
Sports Mole has 119 articles about Igor Akinfeev. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Dinamo Zagreb vs. CSKA Moscow - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Dinamo Zagreb and CSKA Moscow, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 13:00
Champions League Team of the Week - Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Leroy Sane
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week from the final round of group games, including Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Leroy Sane.
Dec 13, 08:38
CSKA Moscow shock Real Madrid at Bernabeu
CSKA Moscow complete a Champions League group-stage double over Real Madrid by recording a 3-0 victory over the European champions at the Bernabeu.
Dec 12, 19:49
Early Nikola Vlasic goal stuns Real Madrid in Moscow
Nikola Vlasic's second-minute strike earns CSKA Moscow a famous 1-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Oct 2, 22:01
Live Commentary: CSKA Moscow 1-0 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of CSKA Moscow's 1-0 victory over Real Madrid, as an early goal paved the way for a famous home win.
Oct 2, 18:59
A good time to play Real Madrid? Don't be so sure, says boss Lopetegui
The European champions will take on CSKA Moscow without the likes of Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos.
Oct 1, 20:49
Croatia end Russia's run on pens to reach World Cup semi-finals
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 7, 21:54
Sergio Ramos: 'Spain leave World Cup with heads held high'
Sergio Ramos insists that Spain leave with their "heads held high" after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia on Sunday.
Jul 1, 19:59
Russia defeat Spain on penalties at World Cup
Russia are through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout victory over Spain after Sunday's fixture in Moscow had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jul 1, 17:45
Live Commentary: Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Russia progress through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Spain.
Jul 1, 14:00
Preview: Spain vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between Spain and Russia.
Jun 29, 11:30
Uruguay beat 10-man Russia to top Group A
Uruguay seal top spot in World Cup Group A with a 3-0 win over 10-man Russia at the Samara Arena, with both Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani on the scoresheet.
Jun 25, 16:54
Russia beat Egypt 3-1 to close in on qualification from Group A
Russia produce an emphatic 3-1 victory over Egypt in Group A of the 2018 World Cup at the St Petersburg Stadium to move closer to qualifying for the next round.
Jun 19, 20:52
Preview: Russia vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the opening game of the 2018 World Cup as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Moscow.
Jun 12, 20:48
World Cup preview: Russia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the host nation's chances of success at their own tournament.
Jun 7, 10:11
Russia held by Turkey in final pre-World Cup friendly
Aleksandr Samedov's strike is cancelled out by Yunus Malli as Russia are held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly.
Jun 5, 18:55
Russia put faith in domestic players for home World Cup
Russia name a largely domestic-based squad for the World Cup this summer, with just two of their 23 players playing outside of the tournament's host nation.
Jun 3, 15:34
Russia's winless run continues in buildup to World Cup
World Cup hosts Russia fall to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Austria in Innsbruck to extend their winless run to six games with just 15 days to go until the tournament.
May 30, 21:36
Arsene Wenger hails "exceptional" forward Danny Welbeck
Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Danny Welbeck for his clinical finish against CSKA Moscow in a tricky second leg for Arsenal.
Apr 13, 10:17
Arsenal survive CSKA Moscow scare to progress through
Arsenal recover from two goals down on the night to earn a 6-3 aggregate victory against CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Apr 12, 22:01
Aaron Ramsey, Alexandre Lacazette put Arsenal in control against CSKA Moscow
Arsenal take control of their Europa League quarter-final clash against CSKA Moscow courtesy of a 4-1 home victory over the Russians at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 5, 21:53
Preview: Arsenal vs. CSKA Moscow - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Europa League action as Arsenal take on Russia side CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Apr 4, 14:05
Brazil step things up to breeze past Russia in Moscow
Brazil net three goals in 13 second-half minutes to beat Russia 3-0 in an international friendly clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Mar 23, 17:55
Marcelo gives Lyon first-leg lead over CSKA Moscow in Europa League last 16
Lyon earn a 1-0 advantage over CSKA Moscow in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League clash thanks to a second-half header from Marcelo at the VEB Arena
Mar 8, 19:55
Manchester United come from behind to confirm place in last 16
Manchester United confirm their place in the last 16 of the Champions League as Group A winners courtesy of a 2-1 victory over CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford.
Dec 5, 21:37
Team News: Jose Mourinho hands Luke Shaw start
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho makes six changes and hands Luke Shaw a start for tonight's Champions League game with CSKA Moscow.
Dec 5, 18:51
Romelu Lukaku nets brace in strong Manchester United win
Manchester United make it two wins from two Group A matches after recording a 4-1 victory over CSKA Moscow in Wednesday night's Champions League clash.
Sep 27, 21:35
Cristiano Ronaldo stays under spotlight to help Portugal beat hosts Russia
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the one and only goal in Portugal's victory over hosts Russia in the Confederations Cup.
Jun 21, 17:52
Dele Alli: 'Tottenham Hotspur have belief in squad'
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli admits that he was growing "frustrated" during his side's 3-1 win over CSKA Moscow, but was always confident the chances would come.
Dec 7, 22:08
Tottenham Hotspur end Wembley woes to book place in Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur end a six-match losing streak at Wembley to book their place in the Europa League courtesy of a 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow.
Dec 7, 21:40
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 CSKA Moscow - as it happened
Relive Tottenham's 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow as Spurs come from behind to end their Wembley woes and book their place in the Europa League.
Dec 7, 18:45
Son Heung-min scores to give Tottenham first win in Champions League campaign
Son Heung-min scores in a 1-0 victory over Group E opponents CSKA Moscow to give Tottenham Hotspur their first win of the Champions League campaign.
Sep 27, 21:33
Wales thrash Russia to claim historic win and Group B top spot
Wales pull off a historic feat by thrashing Russia to reach the last 16 at Euro 2016.
Jun 20, 21:50
Half-Time Report: Wales on course for Euro 2016 knockout phase
Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Neil Taylor put Wales on the brink of the Euro 2016 knockout phase.
Jun 20, 20:47
Slovakia overcome Russia in Group B
Vladimir Weiss and Marek Hamsik score the goals as Slovakia record a 2-1 win over Russia in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lille.
Jun 15, 15:51
England boss Roy Hodgson hits back at Gareth Bale's "disrespectful" comments
England manager Roy Hodgson hits back at "disrespectful" Gareth Bale for claiming that the Three Lions lack pride and passion.
Jun 13, 10:41
Vasili Berezutski breaks England hearts with late equaliser
England are made to regret missed opportunities as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Russia in their opening Group B match of Euro 2016.
Jun 11, 21:55
Team News: Harry Kane leads England line against Russia as Jamie Vardy among substitutes
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is on the bench for England's Euro 2016 Group B opener against Russia as Harry Kane leads the Three Lions line in Marseille.
Jun 11, 19:10
Live Commentary: England 1-1 Russia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Euro 2016 Group B clash between England and Russia in Marseille, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jun 11, 19:00
PSV progress to last 16 with CKSA win
PSV Eindhoven come from behind late on to beat CSKA Moscow and progress as Champions League Group B runners-up at the expense of Manchester United.
Dec 8, 21:40
