Roman Nikolayevich Shirokov is a Russian international footballer who is currently a free agent.
He is described as "a deep-lying midfielder with an aptitude for getting forward to score goals".
Before signing for Zenit, Shirokov played for FC Khimki, Rubin Kazan, Saturn Moscow Oblast, FC Vidnoye, FC Istra, Torpedo-ZIL Moscow and CSKA Moscow's farm club. Shirokov started his first season for Zenit as central back. In 2009 he was moved back to midfield. On 18 July 2014 it was announced that Shirokov signed a contract with Spartak Moscow as a free agent. Shirokov made his debut in the Russia national football team on 28 March 2008 during a friendly match in Romania. On 2 June 2014, he was included in Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. He was excluded from the squad on 6 June due to injury. His absence was very significant in Russia's failure at the tournament.
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