Igor Akinfeev had a successful career playing goalkeeper for CSKA Moscow, where he became a four-time Russian champion and six-time Russian Cup winner, also winning the UEFA Cup and earning a bronze medal at the 2008 European Championship. He signed his first professional contract in 2002 and quickly demonstrated maturity and confidence beyond his experience. In a 0-0 match against Kuban, Akinfeev set a new CSKA Moscow record by keeping his 16th clean sheet of the season, surpassing all other goalkeepers in the team's history.

1. Igor Akinfeev

2. His achievements
At the beginning of his career he
played for CSKA Moscow (captain).
And became a four-time champion
of Russia, a six-time winner of the
Cup of Russia, winner of the UEFA
Cup, European Championship
bronze medalist in 2008.

3. First steps in a football career
His first real contract Akinfeev signed
in 2002. Every time when he was in a
pitch he demonstrated maturity such
calm and confidence, as if he had
experience in the major matches at
international level.

4. Records
In a match with "Kuban", which
ended with the score 0-0, Igor
Akinfeev for the 16th time this
season has kept his goal intact. This
is a new record not only for Igor,
but for all goalkeepers PFC CSKA in
Russian history.

6. Thank you for
your attention!
By Borzenko Valeriya,
7-th Form, Topchikha

7. Thank you for
your attention!
By Borzenko Valeriya,
7-th Form, Topchikha