Dmitri Tarasov (footballer)

Dmitri Alekseyevich Tarasov (Russian: Дмитрий Алексеевич Тарасов; born 18 March 1987) is a Russian footballer who plays as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder.

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Alekesyevich and the family name is Tarasov.
Dmitri Tarasov
Tarasov with FC Lokomotiv Moscow in 2014
Personal information
Full name Dmitri Alekseyevich Tarasov
Date of birth (1987-03-18) 18 March 1987
Place of birth Moscow, Russia
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1994–1999 Trudovye Rezervy Moscow
1999–2005 Spartak Moscow
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Tom Tomsk 54 (2)
2009 FC Moscow 25 (2)
2010–2019 Lokomotiv Moscow 152 (11)
2020 Rubin Kazan 11 (0)
National team‡
2007–2008 Russia U-21 2 (0)
2013– Russia 8 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 November 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 October 2017

Career

Club

Tarasov began his career at FC Spartak Moscow, then joined FC Tom Tomsk. On 2 February 2009, FC Moscow signed the attacking midfielder on a free transfer. On 28 December 2009, Lokomotiv announced his signing.
During Lokomotiv period of his career, Tarasov established himself as holding midfielder. His authority as a starting XI player was confirmed during winter mid-season 2012-13 when he was named vice-captain.[1] On 20 April 2013, Tarasov took captain's armband for the first time in away game versus FC Kuban Krasnodar (0-0). Later Tarasov won monthly polls among Loko fans in the social networks for best player of the month in April 2013[2] and September 2013.[3]

On 30 June 2019, he left Lokomotiv after his contract expired.[4]

On 18 February 2020, he signed with Rubin Kazan until the end of the 2019–20 season.[5] On 21 February 2020 he broke his calf bone in a training session and wasn't expected to be able to play for Rubin for the duration of the contract.[6] However, 2019–20 Russian Premier League season was extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia and Tarasov recovered and made his debut for Rubin on 5 July 2020 in a game against FC Orenburg.[7] On 28 July 2020, he extended his Rubin contract until the end of 2020.[8] On 17 December 2020 Rubin announced he will leave the club when his contract expires.[9]

International

Tarasov was a member of the Russian Under 21 national team. In October 2009, he was called up to the Russia national football team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. He was called up again by Fabio Capello to the national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and against Azerbaijan in October 2012.[10] He made his debut for the national team on 15 November 2013 in a friendly game against Serbia. He scored his first national team goal on 19 November 2013 in a friendly against South Korea.

Career statistics

Club
As of 13 May 2018
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tom Tomsk 2006 40———40
2007 24131——272
2008 26151——312
Total542820000624
FC Moscow 2009 25252——304
Total252520000304
Lokomotiv Moscow 2010 261—20—281
2011–12 911040—141
2012–13 18210——192
2013–14 174———174
2014–15 1402020—180
2015–16 23000511[lower-alpha 1]0291
2016–17 12120——121
2017–18 24210801[lower-alpha 2]0342
Total14311702112017112
Career total 222152042112026320

International
As of 10 October 2017
National teamYearAppsGoals
Russia
201321
201400
201500
201620
201740
Total81

Statistics accurate as of match played 26 March 2016[11]

International goals
Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first.
№DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 November 2013Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates South Korea2–12–1Friendly

Honours
Lokomotiv Moscow

Controversy

Tarasov caused controversy when he removed his shirt to reveal a vest displaying a picture of Vladimir Putin with the words "the most polite president", during an already politically charged[13] match between Turkish opponents Fenerbahce in their 2-0 Europa League defeat on Tuesday 16 February 2016.[14] It was anticipated that an official judging on the stunt would turn up in one month time. UEFA chose to fine him €5000.

Personal life

Tarasov has a daughter from his first wife, Russian gymnast Oksana Ponomarenko. Tarasov was then married to Russian TV personality Olga Buzova from June 2012 til December 2016.[15] In January 2018, Tarasov married Russian model Anastasia Tarasova (née Kostenko) and they have 2 daughters together.

Notes
  1. One appearance in Russian Super Cup
  2. One appearance in Russian Super Cup

References
  1. Официальный сайт ФК «Локомотив» :: Новости :: Гилерме – капитан «Локомотива»
  2. Дмитрий Тарасов – игрок апреля! (in Russian). FC Lokomotiv Moscow. 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013.
  3. Дмитрий Тарасов – игрок сентября! (in Russian). FC Lokomotiv Moscow. 7 October 2013. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  4. "Спасибо за всё, Дима!" [Thank you for everything, Dima!] (in Russian). FC Lokomotiv Moscow. 30 June 2019.
  5. "«РУБИН» ПОДПИСАЛ КОНТРАКТ С ДМИТРИЕМ ТАРАСОВЫМ" (in Russian). Rubin Kazan. 18 February 2020.
  6. "РУСТЕМ САЙМАНОВ: «ДИМА – ЧАСТЬ НАШЕЙ СЕМЬИ, НУЖНО ПОДДЕРЖАТЬ ИГРОКА В ТРУДНЫЙ МОМЕНТ»" (in Russian). Rubin Kazan. 21 February 2020.
  7. "Rubin v Orenburg game report". Russian Premier League. 5 July 2020.
  8. "КОНТРАКТ С ДМИТРИЕМ ТАРАСОВЫМ ПРОДЛЕН" (in Russian). FC Rubin Kazan. 28 July 2020.
  9. "ДМИТРИЙ ТАРАСОВ ПОКИДАЕТ «РУБИН»" (in Russian). FC Rubin Kazan. 17 December 2020.
  10. В национальной сборной - 24 игрока (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 2 October 2012.
  11. "Dmitri Tarasov". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  12. "Локомотив" - обладатель Олимп-Кубка России по футболу [Lokomotiv is the winner of the Olimp-Russian Cup] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 22 May 2019.
  13. Turkey shoots down Russian warplane on Syria border
  14. Russian footballer Dmitri Tarasov reveals Putin shirt in Turkey match
  15. "Ольга Бузова и Дмитрий Тарасов переезжают в деревню. Фото их нового дома за 100 миллионов - 12 октября 2015 / Новости Тюмени и Тюменской области - Наша Газета". ng72.ru. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
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