ANDREI ARSHAVIN : MOST WANTED SOCCER PLAYER

Name = Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin

Nationality = Russia

Birth = Leningrad, 29 May 1981

Height = 172 cm

Weight = 69 kg

Position = Striker

Carrer = 2000 - ….. Zenit St. Petersburg

Awards = Russian Best Player 2007
Russian Cup 2003
Russian League 2007
UEFA Cup 2008

Russia failed to become a champions in Euro 2008, but success produce a new superstar. A striker, Andrei Arshavin, now gain a title as Most Wanted Soccer Player in Europe. In Euro 2008, Arshavin score a sensational goal in match with Netherlands and make Russia reach semifinal. A few hours after that goal, his name is hunted by Europe elite teams.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, want this player. So many bids come to Arshavin, make his team, Zenit St. Petersburg offer them a high price, 24 millions euro.

“We can’t hold the player if there are a team offer us many money,” say Zenit coach, Dick Advocaat. Yes, Arshavin now become a superstar. This status gained with his hardwork.

Arshavin start study soccer since 7 years old in soccer school Smena. In 1999, he joins Zenit soccer academy. Not need a long time for him to join the first team. With his above average ball control, strong vision and physics, plus speed, that Gemini soccer player attracts Zenit coach on that day, Yuri Morozov. With many positions, started from right winger until attacking midfielder, Arshavin have ever play. But, below Vlastimil Petrzela advice, Arshavin now play as a second striker.

“A good position, because make me have many chance to score a goal for the team,” say Arshavin. With Zenit, he was chosen as a Russian Best Player 2006 and two years after, he brings Zenit win UEFA Cup.

Arshavin failed make Russia become a champion in Euro 2008, but in this tournament, make him become a new rising star in Europe.

INCONSISTENCY ?????

There are many coach calls Andrei Arshavin as a great player. But Jose Mourinho is not one of them. Although already seen Arshavin’s skill, Mourinho is not interesting with this rising star.

“Arshavin is a quality player. But, is he has any experience to compete in best European competition?” say Mourinho.

“In Euro 2008, he show a fabulous inspiration in a match with Netherlands and Sweden, but he can’t do anything in match with Spain. We need a player that can play in best standart in a whole season.”

So, can Arshavin beat Mourinho theory ?????