Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Vidnoye, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
Latest News about Igor Akinfeev
01/01/2025
CSKA Moscow announced the extension of Igor Akinfeev's contract until the summer of 2026, keeping the 38-year-old goalkeeper at the club. Coach Yuri Semin praised Akinfeev for winning the competition through his exceptional work ethic and skills rather than replacing anyone, highlighting his continued dominance in the team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Igor Vladimirovich Akinfeev |
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| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Aries |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Green Hazel |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Specialist Goalkeeper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Valeria Yakunchikova (Dancer/Model) |
| Marriage Date | 2014 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Ekaterina Garun (Model) | ||||
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| Siblings | Yevgeny Akinfeev |
Career
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| Position | Goalkeeper | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Band | Ruki Vverkh! (Hands Up!) |
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| Favourite Singer | Sergey Zhukov |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his sports journey at the CSKA sports school at four years old. | |
| 2. In May 2003, he had his Russian Premier League debut against Krylia Sovetov Samara, making a critical last-minute penalty save to secure victory and earning the Player of the Match title. | |
| 3. Igor became the youngest goalkeeper in Russian history when he first joined the Russian National Team in 2004. | |
| 4. During the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League, he set a record by going 362 minutes without letting in a goal. | |
| 5. He showcased his talent by playing every game for Russia in the UEFA Euro 2008, leading his team to the tournament's semi-finals. | |
| 6. He was selected for the Russian squad in the UEFA Euro 2012 on 25 May 2012 and later for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 2 June 2014. | |
| 7. He earned 111 caps for Russia between 2004 and 2018. | |
| 8. He was named captain of the Russia national team in March 2017. | |
| 9. He overtook Lev Yashin as the goalkeeper with the third-highest number of clean sheets in Russian football on 14 May 2014. | |
| 10. He broke the clean sheet record with his 233rd career shutout on 14 November 2015. | |
| 11. He has spent his entire career at CSKA, making more than 800 official appearances. | |
| 12. He is a record holder for most games played in the Russian top-level league at 615 (as of 4 April 2026). |