Yuri Zhirkov

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Zhirkov's career is marked by consistent success across multiple leagues and competitions. He is one of the few Russian players to have won the UEFA Cup and the English Premier League. His longevity at the top level, playing until age 38, is a testament to his fitness and professionalism. He earned over 100 caps for Russia, making him one of the most capped players in the country's history.

AwardsZhirkov's trophy cabinet includes two Russian Premier League titles with CSKA Moscow, a UEFA Cup in 2005, and a Premier League and FA Cup double with Chelsea in 2010. He also won two more league titles with Zenit Saint Petersburg and the Russian Cup. Individually, he was named in the Russian Premier League's top 33 players multiple times.

Honours & Distinctions

Russian Premier League Champion

Russian Premier League·2005

Won the league with CSKA Moscow.

Russian Premier League Champion

Russian Premier League·2006

Won the league with CSKA Moscow.

Russian Premier League Champion

Russian Premier League·2019

Won the league with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Russian Premier League Champion

Russian Premier League·2020

Won the league with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

UEFA Cup Winner

UEFA·2005

Won the UEFA Cup with CSKA Moscow.

Premier League Champion

Premier League·2010

Won the English Premier League with Chelsea.

FA Cup Winner

The Football Association·2010

Won the FA Cup with Chelsea.

Records & Feats

Most expensive Russian player at the time of transfer

Career Milestone·2009

When Chelsea signed Zhirkov for £18 million in 2009, it was the highest transfer fee ever paid for a Russian footballer.