Russian · Kaltan, Russia · Born 30 May 1996Russian attacking midfielder and winger known for his creativity, set-piece ability, and standout performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on home soil.
Aleksandr Golovin was born in Kaltan, Russia in 1996. He is Russia's most talented player of his generation, playing for CSKA Moscow before joining AS Monaco in 2018 for £27 million. His combination of technical skill and creative passing made him the standout player of Russia's 2018 World Cup campaign on home soil. He has been Monaco's most important creative player since joining. He captained Russia before his suspension from international football following the invasion of Ukraine.
Standout performances at 2018 FIFA World Cup on home soil
How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with excellent passing range and set-piece ability
Career Honours
- Champions League (CSKA Moscow)
- Monaco Ligue 1 contender
- Russia captain
- Russian Premier League 2016
- Russian Cup 2018
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSKA Moscow | 2015–2018 | — | 112 | 12 |
| AS Monaco | 2018–2024 | €30m | 177 | 25 |
 Russia | — | — | 57 | 11 |
Russian Athletes