Retired Goalkeeper Anton Shunin, who represented Dynamo and the Russian national team, concludes his professional football journey.
Ex-Russian National Team Goalkeeper Anton Shunin, 38, Calls it a Career
In an announcement made on Match TV, Anton Shunin, the legendary goalkeeper, has hung up his boots. He shared his reasons, saying, "I didn't choose any options that were available. I realized the most crucial thing - I have no desire to play for any other club except 'Dinamo'. This became the most significant part of my journey."
Anton's farewell ceremony will take place on May 18 at the VTB Arena prior to Dinamo's match against Togliatti's Akron.
After spending 30 years with Dinamo, Shunin left the club in the summer of 2024 when his contract ended. A product of Dinamo's youth academy, Shunin made his debut in the first team in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played 366 matches for the club, surpassed only by defender Alexander Novikov, who played 395 matches. Shunin also boasts 125 clean sheets, the second-best in club history.
Having spent 30 years with Dinamo, Shunin amassed an impressive list of honors. He was a three-time bronze medalist in the Russian Championship (in 2008, 2022, and 2024), reached the Russian Cup finals twice, and captained the team for five seasons. He represented Russia 15 times as a national player.
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Compiling Shunin's career statistics at Dinamo Moscow:
- Anton played a total of 359 matches for Dinamo, ranking him among the players with the most appearances for the club.
- While specific data on clean sheets is scarce, Shunin's longevity and outstanding performance suggest he maintained an impressive level of consistency.
- Shunin is notable for dedicating his entire career to Dinamo, earning him the title of one of the club's "one-club men."
- He boasts three Russian Championship bronze medals and made appearances in the Russian Cup finals during his tenure.
Anton Shunin, the ex-Russian National Team goalkeeper, revealed his retirement plans in a televised announcement. He expressed his intentions to retire as a Dinamo player, stating, "I have no desire to play for any other club except 'Dinamo'."
In an emotional farewell ceremony slated for May 18, Shunin will officially conclude his 30-year sports journey with Dinamo at the VTB Arena.
Throughout his career, Shunin amassed numerous accomplishments, including three Russian Championship bronze medals and multiple appearances in Russian Cup finals. He is recognized as one of Dinamo's "one-club men," having played 366 matches and notched 125 clean sheets for the club.
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