Lokomotiv’s press service shared a video featuring Artem Dzyuba scoring against his former clubs, set to a chant sung by Zenit supporters—the same fans who once cheered for him at Zenit. The caption under the clip read, “The ideal attitude toward ex-lovers looks like this.” The moment captures how the striker has moved through Russian football while maintaining a strong connection to his past teams and supporters.
Dzyuba spent seven seasons in St. Petersburg, wearing Zenit’s colors and carving out a reputation as a reliable goal threat. During his time with Zenit, he helped the club secure multiple Russian championships and lift the National Cup, contributing critical goals that left a lasting impression on fans. His career also includes notable spells with Rostov and Arsenal Tula, where he continued to demonstrate his ability to find the back of the net and contribute in big moments. In addition to his club success, Dzyuba has been highlighted as one of Russia’s leading scorers for the national team, sharing the distinction with Alexander Kerzhakov as one of the country’s top marksmen. [Lokomotiv press service]
Dzyuba joined Lokomotiv last season, and the partnership was quickly extended under a 1+1 structure. This arrangement underscored the mutual commitment between the player and the club as they navigated the season together, aiming for consistency and continued impact on the field. [Lokomotiv press service]
In the current campaign, Dzyuba has taken part in 16 league fixtures and appeared in four National Cup games, contributing four goals and three assists. His teammates benefited from his involvement as he helped shape attacking plays, often serving as a focal point for the team’s forward line. In the previous season, he shared the team’s top-scoring honors with Izidor and Miranchuk, despite having joined Lokomotiv midway through the campaign, a testament to his ability to influence matches in a relatively short period. [Lokomotiv press service]
When reflecting on Dzyuba’s career arc, observers note the arc of a forward who has left a mark at every club he has represented. His years at Zenit are remembered for a style of play that combined physical presence with a knack for finding space in congested areas of the pitch. Fans from St. Petersburg and beyond still recall those moments when his performance helped his team capture domestic glory. The sentiment around his move to Lokomotiv speaks to a broader pattern in modern football, where players carry a history of success across several cities and teams while continuing to push for new achievements with renewed motivation. [Lokomotiv press service]