Valery Gazzaev, the former head coach of CSKA and the Russian national team, spoke about Igor Akinfeev, the permanent captain and goalkeeper of the army club. sports24.
“Akinfeev is on the same level as Yashin. Igor is a great goalkeeper. Plus, look how many championships he has won – Euro bronze, UEFA Cup, numerous victories in the Russian championship. Also, Igor is a patriot and professional.
Akinfeev is a true legend. He needs to take an example from other players, ”said Gazzaev.
Akinfeev has been playing for CSKA Moscow throughout his professional career. Six-time Russian champion, six-time Russian Cup winner, seven-time Russian Super Cup winner and UEFA Cup winner. Together with the Russian national team, he won the bronze medal at the 2008 European Championship, and the captain of the national team advanced to the quarter-finals at the 2018 World Championship.
Earlier it was reported that Moscow CSKA captain Igor Akinfeev and former goalkeeper of Moscow “Spartak” Rinat Dasaev. including He is on the list of the best goalkeepers in history according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).
While creating the rating, the federation’s statistical data since 1987 were taken into account. Dasaev was 37th with 57 points, while Akinfeev was 47th (47th).