Antony Mitryushkin, a goalkeeper from Khimki near Moscow, agreed to join Lokomotiv Moscow as a free agent in the summer of 2024, according to Championship. The signing marks a new chapter for Lokomotiv, which has been relying on its current first-choice stopper in recent seasons as it prepares for upcoming campaigns. At Lokomotiv, the designated number one has often been Ilya Lantratov, who started all 20 Russian Premier League matches this season and has established himself as a trusted presence between the posts. The move of Mitryushkin to Lokomotiv adds depth to the goalkeeping department and brings a veteran perspective to a squad that aims to compete at the highest domestic level. (Source: Championship)
Mitryushkin has been with Khimki since June 2022, where he has logged significant minutes in the league. In the current First League season, he appeared in seven matches and conceded nine goals, with one of those goals coming from a penalty. His experience in various European leagues over the years has shaped a goalkeeper who can handle pressure, coordinate with a defense, and adapt to different tactical systems. (Source: Championship)
The goalkeeper is a product of Spartak Moscow’s academy system. He made his senior debut for the club in the match against Terek on March 8, 2014, becoming the youngest player ever to start as the main goalkeeper for Spartak. Across his time with the senior squad, he accumulated three appearances for the team, contributing to a notable early milestone in the club’s history. The early breakthrough demonstrated his potential and set the stage for a career that would see him move across leagues and countries. (Source: Championship)
In 2016 Mitryushkin moved to Sion in Switzerland, where he spent four seasons and gained valuable international experience. Afterward, he moved to Germany and signed with Fortuna, though he did not appear for the first team in official matches. In 2021 he joined Dynamo Dresden, returning to Russia the following year with a renewed drive to compete at higher levels. The trajectory shows a player who has endured the rigors of different football cultures, constantly seeking growth and opportunities to contribute as a reliable shot-stopper. (Source: Championship)
Earlier in his career, the team was described as unpredictable within the Russian Premier League context, a label that underscored the league’s competitive volatility and the shifts in form that teams can experience from season to season. Mitryushkin’s path through this environment highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing a stable, high-performance role amid a cascading set of tactical demands and managerial changes. (Source: Championship)