Alexander Mostovoy, once a player for Celta Vigo in Spain and a member of the Russia national team, shared thoughts on the recent chatter around Red Star Belgrade midfielder Egor Prutsev and the topic of acquiring citizenship. He remarked that citizenship can be obtained if the terms are right, offering the example that Brazilians have received Russian passports in Russia. His comments were reported by DEA News.
The 20-year-old Prutsev moved to Red Star last summer, following stints with Neftekhimik, Tekstilshchik, and Sochi. Reports have linked him with attention from Swiss club Basel, signaling interest from European teams beyond Serbia.
Red Star Belgrade clinched the Serbian league title again this season, reinforcing its status as the club with the most championship trophies in the country. The club’s success continues to attract talent from across Europe and beyond, highlighting how a young midfielder like Prutsev fits into a long tradition of competitive Serbian football.
An interesting aside about Prutsev is his family history: his older brother is named Moscow—an unusual naming choice that translates to Spartak in Russian, a reference that evokes the city’s footballing rivalries and storied clubs.
In football circles, expert opinions on midfield stability and tactical fit remain a topic of discussion. For instance, former Russian coach Igor Shalimov has suggested that the pairing of Alexander Golovin with Monaco has shown how players can be highly productive even when team stability is uncertain, hinting at the broader dynamics that influence a young player’s career trajectory and market value.