Jevgeni Novikov (born 28 June 1980) is an Estonian former professional international footballer. He played the position of central and defensive midfielder.

Jevgeni Novikov
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-06-28) 28 June 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Narva, Estonia
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Team information
Current team
JK Retro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–2000 FC Trans Narva 61 (0)
2001–2002 FC Flora Tallinn 32 (0)
2002 FC Valga 5 (0)
2003 FC Kuressaare 11 (2)
2003–2004 Zirka Kirovohrad 7 (0)
2004–2005 Tom Tomsk 3 (0)
2006 FC Flora Tallinn 11 (1)
2007 Sodovik Sterlitamak 11 (0)
2007–2008 FK Rīga 19 (0)
2008Dynamo Barnaul (loan) 11 (0)
2009 JK Nõmme Kalju 21 (0)
2010 FC Okzhetpes 13 (1)
2010 FF Jaro 3 (0)
2011 FC Levadia Tallinn 9 (0)
2014– JK Retro
International career
2001–2008 Estonia 13 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career edit

Novikov started his career in Narva Trans. In 2001, he joined FC Flora Tallinn. He had spells in Ukraine and Russia, playing for Tom Tomsk, in the Russian Premier League. He rejoined FC Flora Tallinn in 2006, but moved to the Russian First Division, after just one season with the club. Again after just a season he moved to the Latvian Higher League to FK Rīga, from where he was loaned to Dynamo Barnaul. His last club was FF Jaro.

Nõmme Kalju edit

On 23 February 2009, it was announced that Novikov had signed a one-year contract with Nõmme Kalju.[1]

Bradford City A.F.C. edit

In July 2009, he was given a trial with Bradford City.[2]

FC Okzhetpes edit

In 2010, he played for FC Okzhetpes in Kazakhstan Premier League.

FF Jaro edit

On 31 August 2010, he signed a contract with Veikkausliiga club FF Jaro.

FC Levadia Tallinn edit

In March 2011 he signed with Estonian Meistriliiga club FC Levadia Tallinn.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Jevgeni Novikov liitus Nõmme Kaljuga". jkkalju.ee. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
  2. ^ "Bantams look at Estonian player". BBC Sport. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2007.
  3. ^ Levadia täienes Jevgeni Novikovi ja Leedu ründajaga | Õhtuleht. Ohtuleht.ee. Retrieved 2012-09-10.

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