The national team of Russia
55 appearances, 9 seasons: 1998-2006
“It makes no difference to me where I play in the national team. The most important is benefit. I´m not cunning. All players are united by one task in the team and when a trainer sees you on this position, you shouldn´t grumble but better do your best. I think I have played well as a stopper and also as a fullback. It oppresses me not at all. You can create on any position”.
Debute match
14 October 1998. Euro 2004 qualifying
Iceland – Russia 1:0
The Russia national team captain
Since 21 th August 2002. A friendly match. Russia – Sweden 1:1
Final match
7 October 2006. Euro 2008 qualifying. Russia –Israel 1:1
Honours
Russian Footballer of the Year (2002, 2003)
the best match
5 June 1999. Euro 2008 qualifying. Russia – France 3:2
