Aleksandr Kokorin Siblings

By Samuel Amadotor Dec 21, 2023

Aleksandr Kokorin, born on March 19, 1991, in Valuyki, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, has become a prominent football figure. Born in southwestern Russia, Kokorin’s career began with FC Dynamo Moscow and has taken him to various clubs, including Zenit Saint Petersburg and Spartak Moscow. His contributions have earned him accolades and made him a representative of Russian football talent.

Russian Star, Aleksandr Kokorin made his debut for FC Dynamo Moscow in 2008, scoring an equalizer in a 2-1 win against FC Saturn Moscow Oblast. He became the youngest player to score a goal for Dynamo in the Russian Premier League (17 years 199 days). In 2009, he scored the winning goal in a 1–0 win against Celtic F.C. in the UEFA Champions League.

In 2012, Kokorin scored his first international goal in a World Cup Qualifying match against Israel. At the end of the 2012-13 season, he entered the Top 33 players list as the No. 1 Left Striker. In 2013, Kokorin agreed personal terms with Anzhi Makhachkala after triggering his €19 million release clause. However, after being out of commission due to injury, the whole squad was put up for sale, including Kokorin.

Kokorin scored his first national team goal in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel in September 2012. He was included in Russia’s 2014 FIFA World Cup squad in June 2014, scoring Russia’s goal in their final group match draw with Algeria.

Kokorin was part of the Russia U-21 side competing in the 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualification and made his national team debut in a friendly against Greece in November 2011. He played two games at UEFA Euro 2012 as Russia failed to pass the group stages.