Denis Laktionov


Denis Vladimirovich Laktionov is a Russian football coach and a former player. He is the manager of FC Rodina Moscow. He became a naturalized South Korean citizen in 2003, and was known as Lee Seong-nam while playing for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.

Club career

In December 2007 he returned to Russia and signed a two-year contract with Sibir Novosibirsk in the Russian First Division. He was released by Sibir in the summer 2008 and became a free agent. He re-signed with Sibir in the winter of 2008.

International career

While not being selected for the final Russian squad, Laktionov was involved in the training camp for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Laktionov made his debut for Russia on 17 May 2002 in a friendly game against Belarus. He also played for the Olympic team.

Personal life

His cousin Aleksandr Laktionov was also a footballer. His son Nikita Laktionov made his debut as a professional footballer in 2019 at FC Rodina Moscow which Denis is managing.