Jano Ananidze footballer pictures

Ananidze appeared in FC Spartak colours in spring of 2009, initially playing for its junior's team, scoring four goals in twelve games.[1] During the midseason break Valery Karpin moved Ananidze from juniors into the main team, then on a training tour in Austria.[1] Ananidze debuted in Russian Cup on July 15, 2009, scoring a goal against first division FC Krasnodar.[2] On August 1, 2009 Ananidze debuted in regular Russian Premier League 2009 championship, substituting Alex on the 69th minute of the game.[3]

On October 18, 2009, he became the youngest player ever to score a goal in the Russian Premier League (he scored for FC Spartak Moscow against FC Lokomotiv Moscow when he was 17 years 8 days old).

After successful ending of his debut season, Zhano was on radar of FC Arsenal. [4] But the rumours were later denied by Spartak Moscow sporting director Dmitri Popov, who insists the club will not listen to offers till Ananidze is at least in his 20s. [5]

Jano Ananidze
Jano Ananidze
Jano Ananidze
Jano Ananidze
Jano Ananidze