Legendary Striker Artyom Dzyuba Indicates Likely Retirement at 38
Artyom Dzyuba, Russia's leading scorer and former national team captain, hinted at his impending retirement at 38. The striker, currently without a club after leaving FC Akron Tolyatti in May 2025, declared, "My career is over. That's it, guys," according to RB Sport. Dzyuba, a graduate of Spartak Moscow's youth academy, scored his 234th career goal while playing for Akron Tolyatti in March 2025.
His 264 total goals across club and international play include a record 31 goals for Russia in 56 appearances, tying Alexander Kerzhakov as the nation's top scorer. Dzyuba's club success includes four Russian Premier League titles, three Russian Super Cups, and four Russian Cups, all but one with Zenit St. Petersburg. On the international stage, he was instrumental in Russia's quarterfinal run at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, netting a game-tying penalty against Spain.
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