Marat Izmailov

Футболист

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ИИ

Marat Izmailov is a former professional footballer from Russia, known for his role as a midfielder.

Izmailov played as a midfielder throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field.

He began his professional career at FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he won two Russian Premier League titles.

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Биография

Early Life

Marat Nailevich Izmailov was born in Moscow and hails from a Volga Tatar family with roots in the village of Semyonovka, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. His early life was marked by a passion for football, which led him to join the youth ranks of FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he quickly made a name for himself.

Career

Izmailov's professional career began at FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he became a key player, contributing to the club's Russian Premier League titles in 2002 and 2004. His talent was recognized early on when he received the Best Young Player award in 2001. Despite facing injury challenges, he made significant contributions, including a standout performance in the UEFA Champions League against R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2001.

In 2007, he was loaned to Sporting CP, where he made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. His time in Portugal saw him help the team secure a second-place finish in the Primeira Liga and win the Taça de Portugal. After returning to Lokomotiv, he had stints with Gabala FC and FC Krasnodar, before finishing his career at FC Ararat Moscow in 2017.

Izmailov also had a notable international career, debuting for the Russian national team at just 19 years old. He participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2004, and after a six-year absence, he was recalled for the Euro 2012 squad.

Personal Life

Throughout his career, Izmailov has maintained his Islamic faith, which is an integral part of his identity. His journey from a promising youth player to a seasoned professional reflects his dedication to the sport and his cultural heritage.

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Club career

Lokomotiv

Born in Moscow of Volga Tatar descent, Izmailov emerged through local FC Lokomotiv Moscow's youth ranks, making a lightning progression in a period of six months. He was already a very important first-team member when Lokomotiv won the Russian Premier League titles in 2002 and 2004, and the player received the 2001 award for Best Young Player. However, early on, he also often suffered with injuries. On 24 October 2001, Izmailov was one of the players who helped crush R.S.C. Anderlecht in Brussels, for the season's UEFA Champions League (5–1).

Sporting

In July 2007, Izmailov was loaned for one season to Sporting CP, making his official debut in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira on 11 August, against FC Porto in Leiria. The game ended 1–0, with the game's only goal being scored by him at the 75th minute, with a long-distance effort; he also played that match with an injury. On 6 October 2007, coming from the bench, Izmailov contributed with two late goals (his first league ones) in a 3–0 home win against Vitória de Guimarães, and eventually helped the side finish second in the Primeira Liga, adding the Taça de Portugal also against Porto. During the following summer he signed a permanent deal with the Lisbon-based club, which paid Lokomotiv €4.5 million. In 2009–10, Izmailov's physical problems resurfaced, and he would spend more than three months in the sidelines with a knee condition. He returned to training following coach Paulo Bento's…

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International career

Izmailov made his debut with Russia aged just 19, and was summoned for the squads at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2004, playing twice in each of those tournaments. On 25 May 2012, after an absence of six years, he was selected by manager Dick Advocaat for his Euro 2012 squad.

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