Smolov secures his first national championship victory throughout his professional tenure.
Victorious Premiere: Fedor Smolov Wins First Title in Professional Football Career
After a career spanning over a decade, Russian striker Fedor Smolov has finally claimed his first championship title. The forward, who played for various clubs like Moscow's Dinamo and Lokomotiv, Ural, Anji, and Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League (RPL), has previously won five bronze and one silver medal.
Smolov's latest success came in the 2022 season with Krasnodar, where he spent only one season before announcing his departure as a free agent come summer. Despite being on the bench during the championship-clinching match, his contributions were significant, scoring a goal and providing three assists in 16 appearances.
Highlights of Smolov's career extend beyond his tenure at Krasnodar. In Ural Yekaterinburg, Smolov developed his skills before his move to Krasnodar. After leaving Krasnodar, he joined Lokomotiv Moscow, playing a crucial role in their 2021 Russian Cup victory, where he scored the decisive goal in the final and shared the top scorer title.
Further stops along Smolov's journey include a loan to Spanish club Celta Vigo, where he scored memorable goals against Real Madrid and Barcelona. Although there is no noteworthy record of his time at Dinamo Moscow, his stint with Anji Makhachkala provided valuable experience before joining Krasnodar.
As "Krasnodar" secures its first-ever Russian championship title and FC "Krasnodar" tops the list of most effective sports clubs in Russia by Forbes, Smolov leaves the club as a champion and a significant contributor to the club's success.
In the summer, Smolov will embark on a new chapter in his career, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most successful Russian strikers.
Bookmakers have acknowledged Smolov's impressive football skills in the sports of football, offering him favorable odds for top scorer or MVP awards in his future clubs. Last season, Smolov's significant contributions to Krasnodar's championship win in football made him a target for the attention of international bookmakers.
