Anton Miranchuk

Footballer

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Anton Miranchuk is a professional footballer born in 1995, known for his role as an attacking midfielder.

He currently plays for FC Lokomotiv Moscow, a prominent club in Russian football.

Miranchuk has represented the Russia national team, making his debut in 2017.

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Biography

Early Life

Anton Andreyevich Miranchuk was born in 1995 in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth ranks of Spartak Moscow after training at his hometown football school, Olymp. However, he faced early challenges when he was dismissed from Spartak due to concerns about his physical abilities. This setback did not deter him; instead, he and his identical twin brother, Aleksei Miranchuk, moved to Lokomotiv Moscow, where they would both continue to develop their football careers.

Career

Miranchuk made his competitive debut for Lokomotiv Moscow on October 30, 2013, in a Russian Cup match against Rotor Volgograd. His career took a significant turn when he was loaned to Estonian club Levadia Tallinn in February 2016, where he showcased his talent by scoring 14 goals by the end of the season. Upon returning to Lokomotiv, he made his Russian Premier League debut on April 9, 2017, and quickly became a key player. Notably, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on October 24, 2018, against Porto, and continued to impress with goals against top teams like Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.

In July 2024, Miranchuk left Lokomotiv as a free agent and signed a two-season contract with Swiss Super League club Sion, marking a new chapter in his professional journey.

International Career

On the international stage, Miranchuk made his debut for the Russian national team on October 7, 2017, in a friendly against South Korea. He was selected for Russia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, although he did not play in the tournament as the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Croatia. His contributions to the national team have been significant, especially alongside his brother Aleksei, who also plays for Russia.

Personal Life

Off the pitch, Anton Miranchuk shares a close bond with his twin brother Aleksei, who plays for Atlanta United and is also a teammate on the national team. Their journey together in football has been a remarkable aspect of their lives, showcasing their dedication and passion for the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Youth career

Born in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Miranchuk joined Spartak Moscow from his hometown football school Olymp. He was dismissed from the club because of weak physical abilities. After that, he and his twin brother Aleksei moved to Lokomotiv Moscow.

Lokomotiv Moscow

On 30 October 2013, Miranchuk made his competitive debut in senior football in a Russian Cup game against Rotor Volgograd replacing Victor Obinna in the 88th minute.

Loan to Levadia

On 2 February 2016, Miranchuk was sent on loan to Estonian club Levadia Tallinn. He made his debut for the new team on 2 April 2016, in a 1–1 home draw with Nõmme Kalju. On 30 June 2016, Miranchuk made his debut in UEFA Europa League, in a 1–1 draw with Faroese side HB in a first qualifying round. By the end of 2016 Meistriliiga season, he scored 14 goals.

Return to Lokomotiv Moscow

Miranchuk made his debut in the Russian Premier League for Lokomotiv Moscow on 9 April 2017 in a game against FC Rostov. On 24 October 2018, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 3–1 home defeat against Porto in the 2018–19 season. On 27 October 2020, he scored a goal in a 1–2 home defeat against Bayern Munich in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League. He scored again on 3 November against Atlético Madrid in the same competition. Miranchuk left Lokomotiv in July 2024 as a free agent.

Sion

On 8 September 2024, Miranchuk signed a two-season contract with Swiss Super League club Sion.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 August 2026

International

As of match played 9 June 2026

International goals

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

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International career

Miranchuk made his debut for Russia national football team on 7 October 2017 in a friendly game against South Korea. 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. He did not make any appearances at the tournament as Russia was eliminated by Croatia in the quarterfinal shoot-out.

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Club: FC Lokomotiv Moscow
National team: Russia

Personal

Personal life

He is the identical twin brother of Atlanta United midfielder Aleksei Miranchuk, who is also his teammate on the Russia national team.

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Clubs

FC Lokomotiv Moscowcurrent

Played together with

Discussion

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