Zaitsev Nikita - one of the most talented hockey players of our time. Acts as a defender. He makes his entire career exclusively in Russian teams.
early years
He was born in 1991 in Moscow. In childhood, it was no different from peers. He loved to engage in absolutely all sports. Already with age he began to realize that he wanted to become a hockey player. Parents supported the initiative of the child and sent him to the section. Initially, he also was no different from other guys. The only thing that coaches noted for him was working capacity. Otherwise, he had absolutely no advantages over other children. As a teenager, he continued to develop, and then it was already clear that this guy can grow into a good player. The young man himself understood this very well, and therefore continued to work diligently in training. Already at the age of eighteen, he made his debut in the capital's “Wings of the Soviets”. That is how the hockey player began his career Nikita Zaitsev. Photos of those times today occupy an important place in his album.
Adult career
After one season in the home team, the athlete signs a contract with Siberia. Here he will debut in the 2009/2010 season. Despite his youth, he often went out on the ice and showed a mature, confident game beyond his years. In 2010, Nikita Zaitsev leaves for Zauralye. The hockey player went there in order to have regular game practice. As will become clear later, this transition was fully justified. Very soon, the athlete returns to Siberia, where until 2013 he plays in the top five. Despite the position of the defender, the young man has always been highly successful. Over the years of his performance as part of Siberia, he took part in one hundred and ninety-two fights and chalked up twenty-six points. At the end of 2013, information began to appear in the press that Nikita Zaitsev could go to CSKA. The hockey player did not comment on the rumors, but soon the transfer took place. He begins the season 2013/2014 as part of CSKA, where he continues to this day.
Russian team
For the first time under the banner of the team was called in 2010. In 2011 he became a participant in the youth world championship. Unfortunately, during the tournament I received a serious hand injury. Because of this, he missed the main part of the championship, but in the end managed to recover to the finals and helped the team win gold.
In 2013 he received an invitation to the first team of the country. In the same year, Nikita Zaitsev will make his debut in the main team. The hockey player will be one of the prominent players in the world championship. It is noteworthy that already in his debut match, he managed to score a goal against opponents from Austria. But at this tournament, the national squad was only sixth.
In 2015, he took part in the Channel One Cup, where he was one of the best.
Personal life
As you know, not all athletes prefer to spread about their personal lives. CSKA Defender is one of those. He is sure that there are things that are supposed to be known exclusively to him or only to the closest people. Despite the fact that Nikita Zaitsev (hockey player) is very popular with the opposite sex, he already has a girl. The young athlete has repeatedly noted that others should not even try to establish a relationship with him, because at the moment he has the person to whom he is ready to give all of himself.
In general, a Russian is a rather versatile person. While studying at the university, he repeatedly participated in KVN and other entertainment programs. Among other things, a young man loves everything unusual. Once he decided to buy an old car instead of a modern one.
Relations with mom and dad deserve special attention. Despite the fact that Nikita Zaitsev (hockey player) is no longer a child, his parents are always in first place for him. He often spends time with them and discusses how he spent the game. For everything that the athlete has achieved, he is grateful primarily to his parents.
Characteristics of the gaming manner
Defender is highly effective for a player of this role. He has a fairly dense physique, and therefore it is almost impossible to beat him one on one. Due to its small growth, it is able to act as quickly as possible. Forwards often note that it is against him that it is most difficult to play at speed.
If Nikita Zaitsev manages to realize his full potential, the hockey player will definitely become one of the best defenders in the history of Russian hockey.
Actually, here he is, a young and promising player in Moscow CSKA. It is hoped that injuries will bypass him. If this is true, then a successful career is ensured for him. The athlete is an idol and an example to be emulated for many young athletes in their native country.