The 2006 Russian footballer of the year is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker or winger. Arshavin gained international attention during his breakthrough performance at the UEFA Euro 2008 championship in Austria-Switzerland which resulted in his inclusion in the Team of the Tournament.
Arshavin has enjoyed a successful start to his career at Arsenal, becoming Premier League Player of the Month in April 2009 and Arsenal's player of the month in March and April 2009. During the 2008–09 season, he scored 6 goals in 12 league appearances for Arsenal. In a match against Liverpool, Arshavin became the first player to score four league goals at Anfield since 1946.[2] Former Arsenal forward Dennis Bergkamp has speculated that Arshavin has "every chance of becoming a favourite of the London fans
Personal Information
Full name Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin Date of birth August 30, 1982 (1982-08-30) (age 27)
Place of birth Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Playing position Winger, Second Striker
Club information
Current club Arsenal
Number 23
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