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Marat Izmailov
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Marat Nailevich Izmailov (Russian: Марат Наилевич Измайлов, Tatar: Марат Наил улы Измайлов; born 21 September 1982) is a Russian former professional footballer turned linesman.
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Nailevich and the family name is Izmailov.
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![]() Izmailov with Krasnodar in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Marat Nailevich Izmailov | ||
Date of birth | (1982-09-21) 21 September 1982 (age 41) | ||
Place of birth | Moscow, Soviet Union | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Lokomotiv B | 18 | (1) |
2001–2008 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 124 | (20) |
2007–2008 | → Sporting CP (loan) | 23 | (4) |
2008–2013 | Sporting CP | 59 | (9) |
2013–2015 | Porto | 13 | (1) |
2014 | → Gabala (loan) | 14 | (1) |
2014–2015 | → Krasnodar (loan) | 22 | (1) |
2016–2017 | Krasnodar | 7 | (1) |
2017 | Ararat Moscow | 4 | (2) |
International career | |||
2001–2003 | Russia U-21 | 5 | (1) |
2001–2012 | Russia | 35 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Mainly a right midfielder, he could also appear as an attacking midfielder, being best known for his dribbling skills and pace while also possessing a good long-distance shot and accurate passing. He played most of his injury-plagued career with Sporting CP, after starting it with Lokomotiv Moscow.
Izmailov represented Russia at the 2002 World Cup and two European Championships, earning 35 caps in 11 years.