Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Russian, Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Nizhny Novgorod, Soviet Union |
Latest News about Denis Cheryshev
01/02/2026
Denis Cheryshev signed a contract with the Cyprus Super League club Krasava Ypsonas FC in February 2026 after a period as a free agent. The club, which was sitting 12th in the league table at the time of signing, secured the Russian winger following his departure from Greek club Panionios in May 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Denis Dmitriyevich Cheryshev |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| School | Sporting FC Sports School |
| Religion | Not Known |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Cristina Cobo (2016-Present), Lawyer |
Family
| Father | Dmitri Cheryshev (Retired Professional Footballer) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Danila |
Career
| Football Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #6 (Russia), #7 (Villarreal FC) | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Stanislav Cherchesov, Javier Calleja | ||||
| Position | Winger | ||||
| Current Club | Krasava Ypsonas FC (Cyprus) | ||||
| Career Highlights | Made final roster for 2015-2016 Real Madrid squad as one of four players from their youth system; scored two goals for Russia in 2018 FIFA World Cup against Saudi Arabia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father was a professional football player, teaching him the sport. | |
| 2. Initially, he struggled to settle in Spain because of the language barrier. | |
| 3. He joined the Sporting Gijon Academy of Football at age 6. | |
| 4. Denis scored two goals for Russia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Saudi Arabia. | |
| 5. Before his International debut, he had to choose between Spain and Russia. | |
| 6. In 2016, he permanently joined Villareal FC from Madrid. | |
| 7. He played for Real Madrid's reserve team from 2009, appearing in 61 matches and scoring 11 goals over two years. | |
| 8. His reserve team earned promotion to Segunda División after five years. |