Alexey Gennadyevich Smertin (Russian: Алексей Смертин) (born May 1, 1975 in Barnaul, USSR) is a Russian football player. He is a defensive midfielder, currently playing for Fulham in the English Premier League after having his contract with Dynamo Moscow terminated, and was a captain of the Russian national team. He is very versatile and is able to play anywhere in defence and midfield. He has wide variety of passing which make him a good playmaker. He is also very creative and has the ability score and defend well. is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Barnaul sign near the Ob River Barnaul (Russian Барнау́л, pop. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ... The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays English Premier League for sponsorship reasons) comprises the top 20 football clubs in the league system of English football. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... First international Finland 2 - 1 Imperial Russia (Stockholm, Sweden; 30 June 1912) Russia 2 - 0 Mexico (Moscow, Russia; 16 August 1992) Biggest win Russia 7 - 0 San Marino (San Marino, San Marino; 7 June 1995) Biggest defeat Imperial Germany 16 - 0 Imperial Russia (Stockholm, Sweden; 1 July 1912) Portugal 7...

Career

On the club level, Smertin has played for Dinamo Barnaul, Zarya Leninsk-Kuznetski, Uralan Elista, Lokomotiv Moscow, Girondins Bordeaux, Chelsea, Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic, Dynamo Moscow and Fulham. FC Elista (Russian: ) is a football club based in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia. ... Lokomotiv Moscow (FC Lokomotiv Moskva, Russian: Футбольный клуб Локомотив Москва [1]) is a Russian football and rugby league club based in Moscow. ... FC Girondins de Bordeaux is a French football team, playing in the city of Bordeaux. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Portsmouth Football Club are an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ... Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ...

Chelsea

Claudio Ranieri brought Smertin to Chelsea from Bordeaux in August 2003 for £3.45m before loaning him out to Portsmouth for the 2003-04 season. After some impressive performances at Fratton Park, most notably in Pompey's 1-0 victory over Manchester United, Smertin returned to London. However, Ranieri had now been succeeded by José Mourinho, who had made his own midfield signing in compatriot Tiago Mendes, adding to a midfield that already boasted Frank Lampard, Claude Makélélé, Geremi, and Scott Parker (who has since left Chelsea). Smertin only played a bit-part role for the team in 2004/2005 as Chelsea won the title. Claudio Ranieri (born October 20, 1951 in Rome) is a former Italian football player and manager, current manager of Juventus. ... Portsmouth Football Club are an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ... Fratton Park is the home stadium of Portsmouth F.C., and is situated in the English city-port of Portsmouth. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... José Mourinho, GOIH (pron. ... Tiago Cardoso Mendes, OIH, better known just by Tiago (pron. ... Frank James Lampard, Jr. ... Claude Makélélé (born February 18, 1973 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a French international football player, who currently plays defensive midfield for Chelsea in the English Premiership. ... Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso, usually known simply as Geremi (born December 20, 1978 in Bafoussam, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer contracted to Chelsea in the English Premier League. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

He was ultimately deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and was loaned out to Charlton for the 2005-06 season. In January 2006 his contract with Chelsea was terminated, allowing him to return home and sign a four-year contract with Dynamo Moscow. Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that is home to Chelsea Football Club. ... Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

In an interview with the European Soccer Magazine in March 2006, Smertin insisted that he harboured no ill-feeling whatsoever towards Mourinho, and that he was grateful to have been able to participate in the celebrations at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea were crowned English Premier League champions. Smertin also insisted that his time in England was "a good experience", and that he now believes more firmly than before that the Premiership is the most challenging domestic competition in world football. Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that is home to Chelsea Football Club. ... The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays English Premier League for sponsorship reasons) comprises the top 20 football clubs in the league system of English football. ...

After Smertin's release from Moscow, Smertin signed for English Premier League outfit Fulham on a two and a half year deal that will see the player at the Club until the summer of 2009. The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays English Premier League for sponsorship reasons) comprises the top 20 football clubs in the league system of English football. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ...

Smertin has been capped over 40 times for Russia, including the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004. He was made captain in June 2004. The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... Euro 2004 Logo The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ...

External links

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Alexey Smertin Tactical Formations at Football-Lineups.com

• Alexey Smertin career stats at Soccerbase

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