Name: Georgiy Olegovich Dzhikiya

Nationality: Russia

Date of birth: 21 March 1993

Place of birth: Moscow, Russia

Position: Centre-back (defender)

Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)

Club career (highlights):

• Youth clubs included Spartak Moscow and Spartak-2 Moscow.
• Played professionally for Spartak Nalchik (loan), Alania Vladikavkaz, Amkar Perm, and most notably Spartak Moscow (joined Spartak in 2018). He served as Spartak Moscow captain and was a key defender for the club.
• Has made numerous appearances in the Russian Premier League and in European competition with Spartak.

International career:

• Made his senior debut for the Russia national team in 2016.
• Was part of Russia’s squad for UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021 due to the pandemic).
• Has been a regular selection and served as captain on occasion for the national team, earning multiple caps and contributing defensively and from set pieces.

Style of play: A physical, commanding centre-back known for strong tackling, aerial ability, organizational skills in defense, and leadership on and off the pitch.

Notable facts:

• Of Georgian descent; surname often transliterated Dzhikiya.
• Recognized as one of Russia’s leading defenders in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Details such as exact club appearances, goals and most recent club status can change over time; consult current club or federation sources for the latest statistics.