Fyodor Mikhaylovich Smolov is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Krasnodar and the Russia national team. He has previously played for Dynamo Moscow, Feyenoord, Anzhi Makhachkala and Ural.
Smolov is a graduate of the Master-Saturn Yegoryevsk football academy. In 2007, he joined Dynamo Moscow. On 14 July 2010, the club announced that Smolov would join Feyenoord on a one-year loan deal. Returning from loan, Smolov started 2011–12 season as a squad player, but after 9 matchdays his impact was limited to substitute appearances. So he was loaned again, this time to Anzhi Makhachkala - initially for whole 2012–13 season, and then for the second part of 2013–14 season. During this time, he played with such players as Samuel Eto'o, Willian and Lassana Diarra.
On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. On 3 June 2018, he was included in the finalized World Cup squad. |
