Alexey Smertin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexey Smertin
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 1, 1975(1975-05-01)
Age	49
Birthplace	Barnaul
Country	Russia
Birth City	Barnaul
Horoscope	Taurus

Alexey Smertin Biography

Alexey Smertin is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on May 1, 1975 in Barnaul, Barnaul, Russia. Aleksey Gennadyevich Smertin (Russian: Алексе́й Генна́дьевич Сме́ртин , IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksʲej ɡʲɪnˈnadʲɪvʲɪtɕ ˈsʲmʲertʲɪn] ; born 1 May 1975) is a Russian football official and a former player. He was a fairly versatile player and was able to play in defence as well as midfield. He works in the Russian Football Union in two positions – “director of regional policies and international relations” and “anti-discrimination and anti-racism officer”.

He was ultimately deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and was loaned out to Charlton Athletic for the 2005–06 season. At Charlton, he was a starter and had some impressive performances. In March 2006, he was transferred to Dynamo Moscow, for a fee of £1 million.

He played for clubs in Russia, France and England. Smertin retired from professional football in 2008 after having his contract with Fulham terminated and discovering a new career in politics.

Smertin is married to fellow Siberian Larisa, and also has a son. After failing to find a new club after leaving Fulham, Smertin turned his hand to politics back home in Russia. In March 2009, he was elected as an MP in the Altai region of Russia.

Claudio Ranieri brought Smertin to Chelsea from Bordeaux in August 2003 for £3.45m, before loaning him out to Portsmouth for the 2003–04 season. After some impressive performances at Fratton Park, most notably in Pompey’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United, Smertin returned to London. However, Ranieri had now been succeeded by José Mourinho, who had made his own midfield signing in compatriot Tiago Mendes, adding to a midfield that already boasted Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele, Geremi, and Scott Parker. Smertin only played a bit- part role for the team in 2004–05 as Chelsea won the title, but made enough appearances to earn a medal (16 in total). He did however score his first and only Chelsea goal this season, in the 3–1 Champions League win over Porto.

Alexey Smertin Net Worth

Alexey Smertin is one of the richest Association Football Player from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexey Smertin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Smertin made his debut for Russia in 1998 in a 1–0 defeat against Iceland; in the same match he received a red card. He was capped 55 times for Russia, and was selected for the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004. He was made captain in June 2004, and was succeeded in that role by Andrey Arshavin.He became the winner Cyprus International Football Tournament2003

He was the captain of the Russian national team, and earned 55 caps from 1998 to 2006, representing the nation at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2004.

After Smertin’s release from Dynamo Moscow, he returned to England, signing for Fulham on a two and a half year deal that would see him remain at the club until the summer of 2009. He started most of the opening games of the 2007–08 season but the arrival of fellow-midfielder Danny Murphy on transfer deadline day restricted his playing opportunities. In addition, he suffered from several injury problems. When fit, Simon Davies and Danny Murphy were often preferred as the midfield pairing. On 30 August 2008, Fulham manager Roy Hodgson informed Smertin that he was free to leave the club. The following day the club cancelled his contract with immediate effect.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alexey Smertin Dating?

According to our records, Alexey Smertin married to Larisa Smertina. As of December 1, 2023, Alexey Smertin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Alexey Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Alexey Smertin celebrates birthday on May 1 of every year.