2005
CSKA Moscow UEFA Cup Triumph
Akinfeev plays in goal as CSKA Moscow defeats Sporting CP 3-1 in Lisbon to become the first Russian club to win a major UEFA trophy.
Football player and manager history
Igor Akinfeev
Explore 5 football history records associated with Igor Akinfeev, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2008
Russia Reaches Euro Semi-Finals
Akinfeev starts every Russian match at Euro 2008 and delivers important saves as the team reaches its first European Championship semi-final since 1988.
2012
Russia Euro 2012 Goalkeeper Selection
Akinfeev travels with Russia's Euro 2012 squad while recovering from injury, with Vyacheslav Malafeev taking the starting goalkeeper role.
2014
World Cup Goalkeeping Error Against South Korea
Akinfeev misjudges a long-range shot against South Korea before his teammates salvage a 1-1 draw in Russia's opening match at the tournament.
2018
Decisive Shootout Save Against Spain
Akinfeev saves Iago Aspas's penalty with his foot as Russia eliminates Spain in the 2018 World Cup round of sixteen.