Alexander Mikhailovich Chernikov is a Russian athlete. At one time it was considered one of the most promising strikers in the country. Spends his entire career in Russian clubs.
Childhood and youth
Alexander was born in the fall of 1984 in Tolyatti. Being very young, he loved to watch hockey on TV. Having matured a little, he began to drive the puck with friends on the street. Parents noticed the son’s hobby, and therefore decided to give him to the section. The guy enjoyed doing it, but it was very difficult for him. The fact is, in childhood, Alexander Chernikov had a small stature. The hockey player was not embarrassed by this fact, but on the court he always had to give more than the rest.
The coaches could not help but notice the stubbornness of the guy, and tried in every way to help him. Even then, it was clear that if he tried hard, he could become a very good player. The young man did not like to stomp at his gates. He always liked to play in the attack, which influenced his final position on the court. Starting with youth teams, served as a striker.
Professional hockey. Vanguard
In 2002, Alexander made his debut in the First League. At that time he played for Lada-2 from his native Togliatti. Despite the fact that he was only eighteen, he managed to score seventeen goals and make seventeen assists in thirty-six fights. Naturally, high results did not go unnoticed, and already in 2003 the young man joined the Air Force Central Command. In this team, he will perform for two seasons, after which he will move to the Chelyabinsk Tractor. As part of this club, he spends two very strong seasons, and only after that he returns to his native Lada.
Championship 2007/2008 the team plays in the Russian Super League, but the next year qualifies for the Continental League. In the 2008/2009 season, Alexander Chernikov will make his debut in the top division of Russian hockey. He will conduct it very successfully: fifty-five games, seven goals scored and seventeen assists. Next year he spends at the same level: fifty-four games, seven goals scored and sixteen assists.
In 2010, Alexander signed a contract with Sibir Holding. The first season in the new team becomes successful. The hockey player scored fourteen assists in fifty-four games. Plus, seven times assisted partners.
Championship 2011/2012 Alexander Chernikov again holds at a very high level. He scores eleven goals and eleven times from his gear scored teammates.
In 2012, he transferred to the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv. The new team once again demonstrates a high level of play. Unfortunately, the next season will be unsuccessful. The athlete holds fifty fights, but puts only eight effective actions into his asset.
The Zheleznodorozhniks did not extend the agreement with the player, and he again went to his native Lada. Here he will be able to restore his previous form, and will score nineteen points in the goal + pass system. The striker will prove to everyone that it is too early to write him off, because he can still play hockey at a fairly high level. Avangard will gladly take the opportunity to replenish the squad with an experienced athlete and offer Alexander a contract.
Team Dreams
As already mentioned, there was a time when a young man was rightfully considered one of the most promising players in the country. Many experts were sure that very soon he would be in the national team. However, this has not happened and has not happened to this day.
The point here is not that Alexander Chernikov showed a weak game, but that there were always hockey players who were stronger in a separate component. Some people are still convinced that the striker is not in favor of Russia only because he has rather modest dimensions.
Characteristics of the gaming manner
Forward “Vanguard” is different in that he is very nimble and agile. It is thanks to these qualities that he can easily get away from textured defenders. Many players who had to oppose him stated that Sasha is a very uncomfortable opponent.
Actually, here he is - Alesander Chernikov. His fans can only hope that he will still have time to play for the national team. And, despite his young age, he is an idol for many beginner athletes.