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 with Krasava Ypsonas FC in Cyprus in February 2026 after spending a period as a free agent. The move followed his departure from Greek club Panionios in May 2025, adding another stop to his club career.
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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. |