Vladimir Granat


Vladimir Vasilyevich Granat is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career

Club

On 11 May 2014, during the Russian Premier League match against Zenit St. Petersburg, Granat was attacked by a Zenit fan who had invaded the pitch, resulting in Granat being hospitalized with concussion and a broken jaw.
In March 2015, Granat agreed to move from FC Dynamo Moscow to rivals FC Spartak Moscow during the 2015 Summer transfer window.
On 10 June 2017, after one season with FC Rostov, he moved to FC Rubin Kazan.

International

On 11 May 2012, Granat was named in the Russia's provisional squad for the UEFA Euro 2012. It was the first time Granat had been called up to the national team. On 25 May 2012 Granat was confirmed as in the final squad for UEFA Euro 2012.
Granat made his debut for the national team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Luxembourg on 6 September 2013.
On 2 June 2014, Granat was included in the Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. On 3 June 2018, he was included in the finalized World Cup squad. He made one appearance at the tournament as a half-time substitute in the Round of 16 defeat of Spain for injured Yuri Zhirkov.

Personal life

His grandparents from father line came from Ukraine; the family name Granat is also of Eastern European Jewish origin. Vladimir Granat was raised in a big family. He is married with two children.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals