Aleksandr Mostovoi
Mostovoi in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aleksandr Vladimirovich Mostovoi | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Lomonosov, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Krasnaya Presnya | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1986 | Krasnaya Presnya | 19 | (7) |
| 1986–1991 | Spartak Moscow | 106 | (34) |
| 1992–1994 | Benfica | 9 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | → Caen (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 1994–1996 | Strasbourg | 61 | (15) |
| 1996–2004 | Celta | 235 | (56) |
| 2005 | Alavés | 1 | (1) |
| Total | 446 | (115) | |
| National team | |||
| 1990–1991 | USSR | 15 | (3) |
| 1992 | CIS | 2 | (0) |
| 1992–2004 | Russia | 50 | (10) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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Aleksandr Vladimirovich Mostovoi (Russian: Алекса́ндр Влади́мирович Мостово́й [ɐlʲɪˈksandr vlɐˈdʲimʲɪrəvʲɪtɕ məstɐˈvoj]; born 22 August 1968) is a Russian retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Known as El Zar from his lengthy spell at Celta, he was often referred to as a 'genius playmaker' during his time there, in addition to a volatile temperament.
Born in Lomonosov, Russia, Soviet Union, Mostovoi signed for country giants FC Spartak Moscow from second division club FC Presnya Moscow, quickly making an impression. In January 1992, he joined compatriots Vasili Kulkov and Sergei Yuran at S.L. Benfica; months before arriving, he was controversially awarded Portuguese citizenship through marriage, but never imposed himself in the first team.
Midway through 1993–94 Mostovoi joined Ligue 1 side SM Caen, then left after the sole season to fellow French side RC Strasbourg, rejoining coach Daniel Jeandupeux. With the latter, he first displayed glimpses of an emerging talent.
Mostovoi's big break came when he signed for Celta de Vigo in 1996, for 325 million pesetas (about €1,950,000). He made his debut for the Galicians in a 2–0 home defeat against Real Betis, and his creative play and key goals made him a cult figure at Balaídos as the club rose to near the top of La Liga standings year after year.
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