Photo: Майоров Владимир / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Yuri Zhirkov is my idea of a craftsman footballer. Rising from a provincial Tambov club to CSKA Moscow and then across Europe, he made a career as a versatile left-sided player, equally useful at full-back or on the wing. I value that kind of two-way reliability more than highlight-reel flash; the players who quietly hold a team together rarely get their due. An Order of Friendship and a place in Russia's national setup speak to his stature. Now turned coach, he carries hard-won, unglamorous wisdom, and I am genuinely curious what he passes on to the next generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yuri Zhirkov
- Name (Japanese)
- ユーリ・ジルコフ
- Reading
- ゆーり・じるこふ
- Born
- August 20, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Order of Friendship
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yuri Zhirkov born?
Born August 20, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Yuri Zhirkov from?
Yuri Zhirkov is from Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia.
What does Yuri Zhirkov do?
Yuri Zhirkov works as association football player.
How tall is Yuri Zhirkov?
Yuri Zhirkov is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.