SKA Coach Larionov Names Russias Two Greatest Footballers of All Time

The head coach of the SKA hockey club, Igor Larionov, shared his thoughts on who he considers the greatest footballers in Russian history. He highlighted former winger of Zenit and Arsenal, Andrei Arshavin, as well as the current goalkeeper of CSKA Moscow, Igor Akinfeev.

«When it comes to the greatest footballer in Russia’s history, I believe it is Arshavin. I appreciated the uniqueness of his playing style. Watching him play was captivating; you didn’t want to leave the stadium because you always knew he could do something extraordinary on the pitch. As for consistency and character, Igor Akinfeev stands out for me, playing exceptionally well for 20 years. So, I would like to mention these two players. Arshavin is vibrant, skillful, and intelligent. Akinfeev is someone who reliably performs his duties year after year, setting an example for the youth on how to conduct themselves in life and pursue their goals,» Larionov was quoted by Sport-Express.