Midfielder Marat Izmailov is the pride of Russian football. Millions of fans come to matches with his participation to enjoy a beautiful and flawless game. Izmailov is an ideal example for the youth of Russia, passionate about football.
Secret of success
Often, football fans go to a match to enjoy the game of only one midfielder. Among them are Andrei Tikhonov, the legend of Russian football, and Marat Izmailov.
Few people know that the young midfielder stepped into big football right from the yard. He did not have a professional trainer, and the future champion received the necessary skills in a game with peers. It was in the yards that the young man polished his football skills.
The young footballer appeared on the team of the Russian national team at the 62nd minute of the match with Greece. His game caused a storm of emotions in the stands, and Marat quickly received well-deserved applause. What does he owe his success?
His game is often called "drunken." Izmailov adheres to a strict training regimen; in addition, he has a goal. Marat wants to become not just a famous midfielder, but a football player with a capital letter. He knows how much he needs to eat, drink, relax and exercise. The young man carefully fulfills every blow during training and studies in detail the manner of playing his beloved player Diego Maradona.
Promising soccer player
Marat Izmailov has skills that not every player can flash. He is able to run a long distance, skillfully beat the defenders and make an accurate shot into the goal. His energy and professionalism can only be envied. That is why Marat was awarded the title "Hope of Russian football."
In 2000, Izmailov became a member of the Lokomotiv club, which immediately began to claim the title of champion. As part of the club, our hero played 167 matches, scoring 26 goals. In 2007, the young player moved to the Sporting football club (Portugal). There he immediately showed a great game, and the Sporting management bought a transfer for him. The Portuguese sports press has repeatedly reported that Izmailov is the best and most promising football player. In 2012, Marat moved to the Portuguese club “Porto”.
Who is Izmailov playing for now
As a member of the Sporting Club, Marat received a knee injury. The reason for this was constant intensive training and great physical exertion.
Izmailov underwent knee surgery in Germany, after which it took him 3 months to recover. Due to injury, the player had to spend about 9 months without football. But Marat admits that all this time he came to the sports base of the Porto club, which for him is a kind of family. In addition, membership in the “Port” changed the attitude of the famous player to football and broke some established stereotypes.
Football fans are interested in where Marat Izmailov plays now. It is known that in early 2014, Yuri Semin, the head coach of the Gabala club (Azerbaijan), invited the famous football player to his team, in connection with which negotiations began with the president of Porto.
On January 31, 2014, the ex-midfielder of the Russian national team officially transferred to Gabala on loan. Recently, the media slipped information that the player will return to the Portuguese club Porto after the failed final match of the Azerbaijan Cup between Neftchi and Gabala.
Can Marat return to the Russian team?
Many fans want to see the famous midfielder in Russian football. But Marat Izmailov, whose photo does not cease to flicker in European sports magazines, admits that he is not thinking about returning to Lokomotiv. The footballer notes that he is comfortable in Lisbon, but he wants to move forward on the career ladder. The midfielder is impressed by Spanish football matches, especially the game Examples.
Marat does not want to stop there and continues to improve his skills. In an interview, Izmailov admitted that he was not indifferent to Italian football, and if he had the opportunity to become a member of the Italian football club, he would not miss it.
Personal life
The famous football player at heart is a romantic. He believes in fate. This also applies to personal life.
Marat does not like parties and noisy parties. He prefers to replace them with training and honing his football prowess. Therefore, it is quite problematic for girls to get acquainted with a famous athlete, because he rarely attends social and entertainment events. However, the footballer was able to find his soul mate.
In 2004, Marat at the birthday of Irakli Pirtskhalava appeared with Zhenya Loza. The girl has just begun her acting career, but has already managed to fall in love with many viewers. Fans of the football player were sure that Evgenia Loza and Marat Izmailov would soon legitimize the relationship. But the footballer carefully concealed his personal life and even denied in one interview the rumors about his romance with the Ukrainian actress.
Then there was information that the Russian midfielder has a common-law wife, whose name is Kristina Rozova. She comes from Bryansk and is several years younger than Marat. A soccer player took her from her hometown to Portugal.
However, later the press reported that Marat Izmailov and his wife Evgenia Loza were waiting for their daughter. By the way, the Ukrainian actress also does not extend about her personal life. A star couple does not indulge fashion magazines with joint photos.
Faithful muslim
Yuri Semin, the head coach of the Lokomotiv club, once said that Izmailov has the gift of improvisation. It was in this that he saw the potential of his ward.
The football player himself admits that he believes in only one higher power - one Allah. Marat Izmailov and his family converted to Islam. The athlete does not forget to attend the mosque and reads prayers in Arabic. Marat believes that faith helps him in difficult times.
It is known that Izmailov neither drinks nor smokes, as the Qur'an prescribes. However, the footballer emphasizes that such abstinence is explained not so much by religious dogmas as by sports discipline and the desire to stay in good physical shape.
Brief biographical information
- Marat Izmailov was born in 1982, September 21.
- Hometown - Moscow.
- He graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Physical Education.
- The future champion entered the school of football at the age of 5.
- He is a pupil of FSM "Torpedo".
- Member of the clubs “Locomotive” (from 2000 to 2007), “Sporting” (from 2007 to 2012), “Porto” (from 2012 to 2014), “Gabala” (from 2014).
- He played 35 matches for the Russian team, and 2 matches for the Olympic team.
- He is the champion of the country (Portugal).
- He participated in the World Cup 2002, European Championship 2004, 2012.
- Married to Ukrainian actress Eugenia Lose. Have a daughter.
Key Achievements
In a short time, the Russian midfielder was able to achieve success in his career and worldwide fame:
- In 2002 and 2004 he became the champion of Russia.
- In 2001, the player was awarded the title of Silver Prizewinner of the Russian Championship, and in 2005-2006. - Bronze medalist of the championship of Russia.
- Winner of the Russian Super Cup 2003; Commonwealth Champions Cup 2005; Portuguese Cup 2007, 2008; Portuguese Super Cup 2008.
- In 2004, he participated in the European Championships in Portugal, and in 2002 - the World Championships in Japan and South Korea.
- In 2001, he was recognized as one of the best football players, received the Sagittarius Award in the nominations Hope of the Season, Most Valuable Player, and Best Attacking Midfielder.