Ilja Antonov (born 5 December 1992) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Romanian club Corvinul Hunedoara.[1]
 Antonov with Levadia in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ilja Antonov | ||
| Date of birth | 5 December 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tallinn, Estonia | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Corvinul Hunedoara | ||
| Number | 67 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Spartak | ||
| 2005 | Merkuur-Juunior | ||
| 2006–2010 | Puuma | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Ararat Tallinn | 12 | (2) |
| 2009 | Kiviõli Tamme Auto | 25 | (11) |
| 2009–2010 | Kiviõli Tamme Auto II | 5 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Puuma | 56 | (24) |
| 2012–2016 | Levadia | 140 | (10) |
| 2015 | Levadia II | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | SV Horn | 14 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Rudar Velenje | 25 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Hermannstadt | 17 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Ararat-Armenia | 18 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Levadia | 45 | (0) |
| 2023 | Nomme Kalju | 13 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Estonia (futsal) | 10 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Estonia U21 | 15 | (2) |
| 2012–2021 | Estonia | 52 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 October 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 August 2022 | |||
Club career edit
Puuma edit
Antonov came through the Puuma youth system. He played for Ararat and Kiviõli Tamme Auto, before making his debut for Puuma's first team in 2010.
Levadia edit
On 8 March 2012, Antonov signed a two-year contract Meistriliiga with Levadia.[2] He made his debut in the Meistriliiga on 10 March 2012, in a 0–0 draw against Nõmme Kalju. Antonov scored three goals in 33 games as Levadia finished the 2012 season as runners up. He won two consecutive Meistriliiga titles in 2013 and 2014.
SV Horn edit
On 29 January 2017, Antonov joined Austrian Erste Liga club SV Horn on a contract until 2019.[3][4] He was released by the club in May 2017, following their relegation in the 2016–17 season.[5]
Rudar Velenje edit
On 14 July 2017, Antonov signed a two-year contract with PrvaLiga club Rudar Velenje.[6] He made his debut in the PrvaLiga on 22 July 2017, in a 3–1 home victory over Ankaran Hrvatini.[7]
Hermannstadt edit
On 21 June 2018, Antonov signed for Liga I club Hermannstadt on a two-year deal.[8]
Ararat-Armenia edit
On 24 June 2019, Antonov signed for Ararat-Armenia.[9] On 22 August 2019, he scored a winning goal against F91 Dudelange in Europa League play-off round. On July 14 2020 Antonov won the league title with Ararat-Armenia, becoming the first Estonian to win the Armenian league. [10] He left the club in December 2020.[11]
International career edit
Antonov began his youth career in 2012 with the Estonia under-21 team, making 15 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
On 1 November 2012, Antonov was called up by Tarmo Rüütli for a friendly against Oman on 8 November 2012, and made his senior international debut for Estonia in the 2–1 away victory.[12][13] He scored his first goal for Estonia on 17 November 2015, in a 3–0 friendly victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis.
International goals edit
- As of match played 10 October 2017. Estonia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Antonov goal.[14]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 November 2015 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | 21 |  Saint Kitts and Nevis |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 10 October 2017 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | 35 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1–1 | 1–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours edit
Club edit
- Levadia[1]
- Meistriliiga (2) : 2013, 2014
- Estonian Cup (2) : 2011–12, 2013–14
- Estonian Supercup (2) : 2013, 2015
- Ararat-Armenia[1]
- Armenian Premier League (1): 2019–20
- Armenian Supercup (1): 2019
References edit
- ^ a b c Ilja Antonov at Soccerway
- ^ "Levadia sõlmis lepingu nelja mängijaga, senine väravavaht jätkab" [Levadia signed contracts with four players, current goalkeeper will stay]. Postimees (in Estonian). 8 March 2012.
- ^ "Ilja Antonov jätkab karjääri Austria esiliigas" [Ilja Antonov will continue his career in the Austrian second division] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 29 January 2017.
- ^ "30-facher Nationalteamspieler wechselt zum SV Horn" (in German). SV Horn. 30 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Antonov lahkub Austria esiliigast välja langenud Hornist" [Antonov to leave relegated Horn] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Ilja Antonov liitus Sloveenia kõrgliigaklubiga" [Ilja Antonov joined Slovenia top flight club] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 15 July 2017.
- ^ "Debüüdi teinud Antonov aitas Velenje teise võiduni" [Debuted Antonov helped Velenje to their second win] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Antonov vahetas Sloveenia kõrgliiga Rumeenia oma vastu" [Antonov switched Slovenian top-flight for Romanian] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 22 June 2018.
- ^ "🔁Նոր տրանսֆեր". facebook.com/ (in Armenian). FC Ararat-Armenia Facebook. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Antonovist sai 18. Eesti mängija, kes välismaa klubiga meistriks tulnud". soccernet.ee (in Estonian). Soccernet. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Lepik, Ivar (29 December 2020). "Armeeniaga hüvasti jätnud Antonov: tabeli tipus mängida oli hoopis teine tunne". Soccernet.ee.
- ^ "Eesti koondise koosseis järgmisteks maavõistlusteks" [Estonia national team squad for the next friendly] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 1 November 2012.
- ^ "Eesti koondis alistas tänu lõpuspurdile Omaani" [Estonia team defeated Oman with a late surge] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Ilja Antonov" (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association.
External links edit
- Ilja Antonov at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Ilja Antonov national team profile at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Ilja Antonov – UEFA competition record (archive)