The summer transfer window is not only about purchases. After the end of the Russian Premier League season, several players with the name were left without a club at once due to the expiration of contracts. Network edition “Euro-football.ru»Presents a list of the best free agents among Russians.
Fedor Smolov (35 years old, striker)
At 35, Smolov for the first time in his career became the Russian champion in Krasnodar, after which the club left the club as a free agent with a calm soul. Immediately after the conquest, Trofya Smolov admitted that he still wanted to play a little, although earlier rumors appeared in the media about the possible end of the striker’s career. It is still unknown in which club of the Russian Premier League or abroad will continue the career of Smolov. Of course, it is too late to talk about Europe, but Saudi Arabia can be a great option for a starry Russian who scored Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Georgy Dzhikia (31 years old, central defender)
The long -term captain of Spartak and the former main player of the Russian national team. One of the most experienced and reliable Russian defenders, which, unfortunately, at some point, were injured. Despite this, Jikia is still able to help the leading clubs of the RPL, but the problem is that his choice is small. In Dynamo, CSKA and Zenit, Jiki will not go by himself, and Lokomotiv and Krasnodar do not consider him for various reasons. It is expected that in the near future Jikia will join the Turkish “Antalyspora”, with whom he will sign a contract for two years.
Mikhail Ignatov (25 years old, attacking midfielder/striker)
The pupil of CSKA and Spartak spent many years in the main team of the Red-White. On his account is more than 130 games, 9 scored heads and 16 assists. Unfortunately, not the most impressive statistics for the player of the attack. Ignatov is smart, promising, but unstable player. Every year it seemed that he was about-and he would open, but recently Spartak had finally disappointed in it. Now, only clubs from the lower part of the RPL – “Sochi”, “Wings of the Soviets”, “Torpedo” and “Baltika” show interest in Havbek.
Daler Kuzyaev (32 years old, central midfielder)
In the summer of 2023, Kuzyaev refused to renew the contract with Zenit for the sake of a dream to play in Europe. Probably with varying success, but still his dream came true. At first, Kuzyaev was very good, he often participated in the assault attacks and was an iron player in the starting lineup. However, the second season did not ask the Russian. The new coach – a young French specialist Didier Digar – did not count on Kuzyaev at all. Perhaps the Russian passport affected or some episode occurred between them, which led to misunderstanding. But in the second part of the season, Kuzyaev never appeared on the field after recovery from the injury. The last time he played back in January, so he was waiting for his departure from the “Gavar” this summer. Now Kuzyaev has two options in the RPL – Zenit and CSKA, but the Russian himself wants to try a little more abroad. We can only wish him good luck in search of a new club.
RUSIAN MIRZOV (32 years old, Winger)
High -speed and aggressive extreme striker, having experience of performances in several RPL clubs, including the Moscow Spartak. Let him have not stayed in the “red-white” team for a very long time, but any experience helps to grow. If we talk about the second half of the table, then it is guaranteed to strengthen any RPL club. At the same time, he is able to help the leading teams, only Spartak will not take him, Lokomotiv has too much competition, and Zenit and Krasnodar are now at a different level. As it seems, the ideal option is CSKA, but provided that the “army team” will switch to a new scheme where winger are needed.
Anton Zabolotny (34 years old, striker)
Who would have thought that in the summer of 2025 there would be a struggle between Krasnodar and Spartak for a 34-year-old striker! However, the first fell off quickly enough, because it is not able to interrupt the offers of the “red-white” ones. It is expected that in the very near future, Zabolotny will become a player of Spartak. Of course, this is the player is not under the basis, but for the last 15 minutes to cast markinos. There are not many overall forwards in Russia, so Zabolotny will definitely help Spartak, despite its age.
Dmitry Milyaev
