Biography

Artem Dzyuba

by Rob Williams,

Artem Sergeyevich Dzyuba is a Russian professional player who plays as a striker for Zenit St. Petersburg and the Russia national team.

He debuted his career from Spartak Moscow helped his team to get a Champions League ticket, with 41 appearances and 11 goals in the season.

He has been included in Russia's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup and is the third goal scorer in the opening match against Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2018.

Early Life of Dzyuba

He was born on 22 August 1988, in Moscow, Soviet Union. He is the son of Sergei Dzyuba and Svetlana Dzyuba.

Dzyuba's Career

Dzyuba started his career from the Russian side Spartak Moscow in 2006. He was loaned to the clubs like Tom Tomsk in 2009 and 2010, and for Rostov from 2013-2015.

He currently plays for Zenit St. Petersburg. He joined the club in 2015 and is currently loaned to Arsenal Luna.

He has represented his nation in many of the major leagues. He scored his first goal for Russia against Liechtenstein on 8 September 2014.

Dzyuba ended Euro 2016 qualification as Russia's top goalscorer with 8 goals as Russia qualified for UEFA Euro 2016.

He was included in Russia's extended 2018 World Cup squad on May 11, 2018. He was included in Russia's final 23-man squad on June 3, 2018.

He became the third goal scorer in the opening match against Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2018.

Dzyuba's Net Worth and Salary

Dzyuba's net worth is over $8 million at the present that has been added up from his million dollars salary from his playing career. His current market value is  €7 million.