Aleksei Miranchuk

Aleksei Miranchuk

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Aleksei Miranchuk is a professional footballer from Russia, known for his role as an attacking midfielder or forward.

He began his professional career at FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he played from 2013 until 2020.

Aleksei and his twin brother Anton started their football journey at a local school before joining Spartak Moscow's youth ranks.

Biography

Early Life

Aleksei Andreyevich Miranchuk was born in Slavyansk-on-Kuban, Russia, to Andrey and Elena Miranchuk. He is notably the twin brother of fellow footballer Anton Miranchuk. The brothers began their football journey at a local school, Olymp, before moving to Moscow to join the youth ranks of Spartak Moscow. However, they were soon expelled due to their perceived lack of physical abilities. Fortunately, they caught the attention of FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where they were invited to join the club's youth setup. Aleksei quickly made a name for himself, winning three Russian League titles in his age category and earning the MVP title at the Russian Football Union cup in October 2012.

Career

Aleksei made his professional debut for FC Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League on April 20, 2013. He scored his first senior goal shortly after, on May 5, 2013, in a match against Amkar. His performances earned him recognition, including being named the best Lokomotiv player of the month in April and May 2015. He played a crucial role in Lokomotiv's success, scoring a vital goal in the Russian Cup final in 2015 and contributing to their 2017-18 Russian Premier League title win.

In August 2020, Miranchuk transferred to Atalanta BC in Italy for approximately €15 million. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut in the UEFA Champions League. On the international stage, Aleksei debuted for the Russia national team in 2015 and participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, where he scored a memorable goal against Finland.

Legacy

Aleksei Miranchuk has established himself as a talented attacking midfielder, known for his creativity and goal-scoring ability. His journey from a small-town football school to the international stage exemplifies his dedication and skill. As he continues to play for Atalanta and the Russian national team, he remains a key figure in Russian football, inspiring young players across the country.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Lokomotiv Moscow

At the age of 17, Miranchuk made his debut in the Russian Premier League for Lokomotiv Moscow on 20 April 2013 as a starter in away game versus Kuban (0–0). On 5 May 2013, Miranchuk scored his first senior goal and made first assist in away game against Amkar which Lokomotiv won 4–2. He scored a header from Maicon pass in the first half and provided an assist for Renat Yanbayev in the second half. He made his debut in UEFA Europa League on 28 August 2014, coming on as a second-half substitution for Manuel Fernandes in a 1–4 defeat to Cypriot side Apollon Limassol. His performances got him the title of the best Lokomotiv player of the month by fans' poll on social networks in April 2015 and May 2015. On 21 May 2015, Miranchuk scored a solo goal against Kuban Krasnodar in extra time of the Russian Cup final, helping Lokomotiv win the sixth Russian Cup title in the club's history. Later on, he won the 2017–18 Russian Premier League with Lokomotiv, scoring seven goals in that season. On 6 July 2019, he scored two goals in a 3–2 win over Zenit Saint Petersburg in the 2019 Russian Super Cup.

Atalanta

In August 2020, Miranchuk joined Italian club Atalanta for about €15m. On 30 August 2020, Lokomotiv confirmed that the transfer has been agreed and would be completed following the medical exam. On 21 October 2020, Miranchuk made his debut for Atalanta as a substitute against Midtjylland in the Champions League and scored his first goal for the club.…

International career

Miranchuk made his debut for the Russia national football team on 7 June 2015 in a friendly against Belarus at the Arena Khimki, replacing Yuri Zhirkov in the 71st minute and scoring Russia's third of a 4–2 victory twelve minutes later. On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. On 3 June 2018, he was included in the finalized World Cup squad. His only World Cup appearance came as a starter in the last group-stage game against Uruguay which Russia lost 0–3 and Miranchuk was substituted by Fyodor Smolov after an hour of play. On 11 May 2021, he was included in the preliminary extended 30-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020. On 2 June 2021, he was included in the final squad. In Russia's opening game against Belgium on 12 June, he appeared as a second-half substitute as Russia lost 0–3. He started in the match against Finland on 16 June, and scored Russia's lone goal in a 1–0 victory over Finland. He started again on 21 June in the last group game against Denmark as Russia lost 1–4 and was eliminated, and Miranchuk was substituted after an hour of play.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

As of match played 9 June 2026

Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Miranchuk goal.

Club
FC Lokomotiv Moscow (2013–)
Club
Russia national under-17 football team (2012–2012)
Club
Russia national under-19 football team (2013–2013)
Club
Russia national under-21 football team (2013–)
Club
Russia men's national football team (2015–)
Club
Atalanta BC (2020–)
League
Major League Soccer
National team
Russia

Personal

Early life

Born in Slavyansk-on-Kuban to Andrey and Elena Miranchuk, about 10 minutes before his brother Anton, Aleksei and Anton started playing football in his hometown football school Olymp. Then, he and Anton arrived in Moscow, joining the youth ranks of Spartak Moscow. However, they did not last long in this club, being expelled because of their insufficient physical abilities. Then, the twin brothers were spotted by the managers of Lokomotiv Moscow, who invited them to join the club. Aleksei won three Russian League titles in his age category and scored a goal in the final twice. In October 2012, he was named MVP of the Russian Football Union cup.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Russian footballer

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Aleksei Andreyevich Miranchuk is a Russian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and the Russia national team. He is the twin brother of player Anton Miranchuk.

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