“Igor is an example of how to serve your own team and your Fatherland.” Gazzaev congratulated Akinfeev on his birthday

Former CSKA head coach Valery Gazzaev congratulated army goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev on his birthday, who turns 37 on April 8.

– I would like to congratulate Igor on his birthday and wish him exceptional health! This is a true professional, and today Akinfeev keeps a high level, quality and qualifications.

This is an example for young people, an example of how to serve your own team and your Fatherland. It is rare that someone like Igor plays out and shows such stability. A man has been playing in the same club for 20 years, he defended the honor of the national team. This is an example for our youth, which should strive to show such results.

If we talk about the longevity of Akinfeev, then the main thing is that there are no injuries. Buffon is still playing in Italy. I think that with such an attitude as Igor’s, it’s quite realistic to play until the age of the legendary Italian goalkeeper, ”Sport24 quotes Gazzaev.

Akinfeev is a graduate of the CSKA Academy, in which he has been studying since the age of four. For the main team of CSKA, the goalkeeper made his debut in 2003. As part of the army team, Akinfeev won six Russian championships, six Russian Cups, seven national Super Cups and the UEFA Cup.

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