Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Igor Vladimirovich Akinfeev |
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| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Aries |
| Hometown | Vidnoye, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Green Hazel |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Specialist Goalkeeper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Valeria Yakunchikova (Dancer/Model) |
| Marriage Date | 2014 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Ekaterina Garun (Model) | ||||
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Career
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| Position | Goalkeeper | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Band | Ruki Vverkh! (Hands Up!) |
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| Favourite Singer | Sergey Zhukov |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He began his sports journey at the CSKA sports school at four years old. | |
| In May 2003, he had his Russian Premier League debut against Krylia Sovetov Samara, making a critical last-minute penalty save to secure victory and earning the Player of the Match title. | |
| Igor became the youngest goalkeeper in Russian history when he first joined the Russian National Team in 2004. | |
| During the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League, he set a record by going 362 minutes without letting in a goal. | |
| He showcased his talent by playing every game for Russia in the UEFA Euro 2008, leading his team to the tournament's semi-finals. | |
| He was selected for the Russian squad in the UEFA Euro 2012 on 25 May 2012 and later for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 2 June 2014. |
