Daniil Utkin
Daniil Pavlovich Utkin (; born 12 October 1999) is a Russian football player who plays as a central midfielder for Baltika Kaliningrad on loan from Rostov, and the Russia national team. Club career Utkin made his Russian Professional Football League debut for Krasnodar-2 on 10 March 2018 in a game against Chayka Peschanokopskoye. He made his first appearance for the main squad of Krasnodar on 1 November 2018 in a Russian Cup game against Krylia Sovetov Samara. He made his Russian Premier League debut for Krasnodar on 9 December 2018 in a game against Ufa as a 82nd-minute substitute for Viktor Claesson. On 11 June 2021, he joined Akhmat Grozny on loan until 31 May 2022. On 16 June 2022, Utkin signed a four-year contract with Rostov. On 11 September 2024, Utkin returned to Akhmat Grozny on loan. On 12 June 2025, he joined Baltika Kaliningrad on a season-long loan. International career Utkin was called up to the Russia national football team The Russia national f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aksay, Rostov Oblast
Aksay () is a town and the administrative center of Aksaysky District in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Don River, northeast of Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: It was previously known as ''Ust-Aksayskaya'' (until 1791), ''Aksayskaya'' (until 1957). History It was first mentioned in 1569 as a Cossack settlement. Until 1791, it was known as Ust-Aksayskaya (). From 1791, it was known as the ''stanitsa'' of Aksayskaya (). In November 21–29, 1941, Aksayskaya was occupied by German troops. In 1957, it was granted town status and renamed Aksay. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Aksay serves as the administrative center of Aksaysky District.Law #340-ZS As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Aksaysky District as Aksayskoye Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Aksays ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Russian Second League
The Russian Second League (), formerly the Russian Professional Football League, are both the third (Division A) and fourth level (Division B) of Russian professional Association football, football. History In 1998–2010, it was run by the :ru:Профессиональная футбольная лига (Россия), Professional Football League. The 2011–12 season was run by the Department of Professional Football of the Russian Football Union (). From 2013 to 2021 season the league was again run by the Professional Football League and the name Second Division was no longer used, the league was just called PFL. Before the 2021–22 season, the league was merged organizationally with the second-tier Russian First League, First League and renamed to FNL2. Before the 2022–23 season, its short name was changed again, to a historical name "Russian Second League", even though the league's full title ("Second Division of the Football National League") remained the same. The Se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2019–20 Russian Football National League
The 2019–20 Russian Football National League was the 28th season of Russia's second-tier football league since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The season began on 7 July 2019 and ended on 15 May 2020 (last games were played on 15 March). Summary On 17 March 2020, the league was suspended until 10 April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. On 1 April 2020, Russian Football Union extended the suspension until 31 May 2020. On 15 April 2020, FC Armavir dropped out of the competition due to lack of financing necessary to acquire the license for the 2020–21 season. The club was in the 12th place in the table with 30 points acquired in 27 games. Even though the league was suspended at that time due to COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, FNL president Igor Yefremov stated that the drop-out was not directly related to that and the club was in financial trouble before the pandemic. According to the league regulations, all Armavir's opponents in the second half of the season were ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Russian First League
The Russian First League (, Pervaya liga), formerly called Russian First Division () and Russian Football National League (FNL) () is the second level of the Football in Russia#League system, Russian football league system. The Russian Professional Football League (PFL) used to run the division. Since 2011, it has been managed by the :ru:Футбольная Национальная Лига, Football National League. The league consists of 18 clubs. After each season the two top clubs are promoted to the Russian Premier League, Premier League, and the bottom three clubs are relegated to the Russian Second League, Second League. Third and fourth team play in home-and-away promotion play-offs against the 13th and 14th Premier League teams. Should one or more clubs not possess the required licence to participate for the upcoming season, the teams previously relegated are kept in the league instead, in the order of last season's standings. History Due to the dissolution of the Sovi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2018–19 Russian Football National League
The 2018–19 Russian National Football League was the 27th season of Russia's second-tier football league since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The season began on 17 July 2018 and ended on 25 May 2019. Winner: Fc tambov with 73 points Team changes To FNL Promoted from PFL * Chertanovo Moscow * Armavir * Mordovia Saransk * Krasnodar-2 Relegated from Premier League * SKA-Khabarovsk From FNL Relegated to PFL * Volgar Astrakhan Promoted to Premier League * Orenburg * Krylia Sovetov Samara * Yenisey Krasnoyarsk Excluded teams Amkar Perm and Tosno were excluded from Premier League due to financial problems, but were also refused a license for the 2018–19 Russian Professional Football League, being subsequently dissolved. Kuban Krasnodar was excluded from championship due to financial problems, then being dissolved. Ararat Moscow was promoted from 2017–18 PFL, but were refused a license for the 2018–19 Russian National Football League, the club bein ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2017–18 Russian Professional Football League
The 2017–18 Professional Football League was the third highest division in Russian football. The Professional Football League is geographically divided into 5 zones. The winners of each zone are automatically promoted into the National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a Professional gridiron football, professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National .... The bottom finishers of each zone lose professional status and are relegated into the Amateur Football League. West Standings Top scorers Centre Teams and stadia Rules Standings Top scorers South Teams and stadia Standings Top scorers Ural-Povolzhye Teams and stadia Standings Top scorers East Teams and stadia Rules Standings Top scorers References {{DEFAULTSORT:Russian Second Division 2017-18 2017-18 3 Rus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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FNL Cup
National Football League Cup is a Russian football competition, held among the best teams of Russian Football National League in the winter break. History The first cup was held in 2012. On 1 December 2011, it was reported that the cup rules were approved. According to those rules, the teams are divided into two groups. In 2015 FNL Cup the clubs was divided into four groups. It is not mandatory for FNL clubs to participate, and in cases when some do refuse to, Russian Professional Football League or Russian Premier League teams are invited to fill the spots. In the 2016 edition, FC Volgar Astrakhan fielded two squads. Winners 2020 final ranking * In the final match, FC Tambov did not play in the main team (the main squad of FC Tambov left the tournament early). ** FC Shinnik Yaroslavl was awarded walkover in match for 3rd place (FC KAMAZ left the tournament early). Performance by club References {{Football in Russia Russia Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2016–17 Russian Professional Football League
The 2016–17 Professional Football League was the third highest division in Russian football. The Professional Football League is geographically divided into 5 zones. The winners of each zone are automatically promoted into the National Football League. The bottom finishers of each zone lose professional status and are relegated into the Amateur Football League. West Teams and stadia Rules *Format: for the 2016-17 season, the Russian Professional Football League West consists of 14 teams, each team plays the others twice on a home and away basis for a total of 26 games each, over 26 game weeks. *Points scored: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss. *Rules for classification: 1. Points won; 2. Games won; 3. Points in head-to-head matches; 4. Games won in head-to-head matches; 5. Goal difference in head-to-head matches; 6. Goals scored in head-to-head matches; 7. Away goals in head-to-head matches; 8. Total goal difference; 9. Total goals scored; 10. Tot ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Russian Football Union
The Russian Football Union (, ''Rossiyskiy Futbolnyy Soyuz'' or RFS) is the official governing body of association football in the Russian Federation. With headquarters in Moscow, it organizes Russian amateur and professional football, including the men's, women's, youth, beach soccer, futsal and Paralympic national teams. The RFS sanctions referees and football tournaments for the Russian Premier League and other football leagues in Russia. RFS is headed by Aleksandr Dyukov, the CEO of Gazprom Neft. Structure The RFS is governed by a board of directors led by a chairman, Nikita Simonyan, and a director general, Aleksandr Alayev. The RFU is a member of international football bodies FIFA and UEFA, and also has a relationship with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). History Russian Empire The All-Russian Football Union (VFS) was created on 19 January 1912 and in the same year was admitted to FIFA. The Unions initially consisted of 52 organizations across the Russian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Viktor Claesson
Viktor Johan Anton Claesson (; born 2 January 1992) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for the Danish Superliga club Copenhagen and the Sweden national team. He is known for his passing and set piece abilities. Club career Early career Claesson started his career with local club IFK Värnamo. After progressing through the youth ranks, he made his senior debut in 2009 in a Division 1 Södra match. After a breakthrough campaign during the 2011 Superettan season, Claesson join IF Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, the top division of Swedish football. Krasnodar On 25 January 2017, Claesson signed a 3.5-year contract with Russian Premier League team FC Krasnodar. He scored on his debut on 16 February 2017 in a 1–0 Europa League Round of 32 win against Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe, scoring a header on his first touch in any competitive Krasnodar game in the 4th minute. He was selected by UEFA as "Man of the Match". He continued his form with two goa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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FC Ufa
FC Ufa (, ) is a Football in Russia, Russian football club based in Ufa that plays in the Russian First League. History During the summer of 2010, Rustem Khamitov, the second President of the Bashkortostan, Republic of Bashkortostan, began considering the establishment of a football club with the intention to represent the city of Ufa and also the Republic in the Russian Premier League. On 23 December 2010, FC Ufa was formed on the base of FC Bashinformsvyaz-Dynamo Ufa, which then plied their trade in the Russian Professional Football League, the third tier of the Russian football league system. The head coaching position of the team was first assigned to Andrei Kanchelskis, who was tasked with leading the club to the Russian National Football League, Russian First Division. The club also inherited Dynamo Stadium (Ufa), Dynamo Stadium from the former team. The name of the club was at first decided in a contest with "Sarmat", named after the ancient Sarmatians were considered, but ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League (RPL; , ''Rossiyskaya premyer-liga''; РПЛ), also written as Russian Premier Liga, is a professional association football league in Russia and the highest level of the Russian football league system. It was established at the end of 2001 as the Russian Football Premier League (RFPL; ; РФПЛ) and was rebranded with its current name in 2018. From 1992 through 2001, the top level of the Russian league system was the Russian Football Championship (, ''Chempionat Rossii po Futbolu''). There are 16 teams in the competition. As of the 2021/22 season, the league had two Champions League qualifying spots for the league winners and league runners-up, and two spots in the UEFA Conference League were allocated to the third- and fourth-placed teams. However, those have all been suspended due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, along with the national team's participation in international competitions. The last two teams are relegated to the Russian First Leag ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |