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Vasili Berezutski: Biography, Facts and Career

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Vasili Vladimirovich Berezutski (Russian: Василий Владимирович Березуцкий; born 20 June 1982) is a Russian football manager and former player who played as a defender. He is the manager of Russian First League club Ural Yekaterinburg. He began his professional career in 1999 at the age of 17 with Torpedo Moscow, having graduated from their famed academy. He was a Russia national football team regular, earning his 100th cap on 6 September 2016 in a friendly against Ghana. He played as a fullback or centre-back and sometimes was also deployed as wingback or midfielder. Vasili started to play football in sport school Smena in Moscow before going to Torpedo. His identical twin brother, Aleksei, also came through the Torpedo academy with him and played as a defender for CSKA Moscow. He officially announced his retirement from playing on 21 July 2018.

Quick facts about Vasili Berezutski

  • Full name: Vasili Berezutski
  • Born: 1982-06-20
  • Nationality: Russia
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q311349

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Who is Vasili Berezutski?

Vasili Vladimirovich Berezutski (Russian: Василий Владимирович Березуцкий; born 20 June 1982) is a Russian football manager and former player who played as a defender.

What nationality is Vasili Berezutski?

Vasili Berezutski is Russia.

When was Vasili Berezutski born?

Vasili Berezutski was born on 1982-06-20.

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