Nikita Chernov


Nikita Aleksandrovich Chernov is a Russian professional football player who plays as a centre-back for Krylia Sovetov Samara and Russia national football team.

Club career

Born in Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast, Chernov began his career at hometown team FC Energiya Volzhsky before joining CSKA Moscow in 2009. He made his professional debut on 24 September 2014 in a Russian Cup game against FC Khimik Dzerzhinsk. He also played in the next Russian Cup round against FC Torpedo Moscow on 29 October.
On 30 July 2019, Chernov moved from CSKA Moscow to Krylia Sovetov Samara.

International

He participated in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup with Russia national under-17 football team.
On 30 May 2015, Chernov made his first senior appearance in the national team in a friendly against Belarus before he played a single game in the domestic league. Later on, he replaced Vasili Berezutski early in a European qualifier against Austria.
In July 2015, Chernov was part of the Russian under-19 team which came runners-up to Spain at the European Championship in Greece; he scored twice in a 4–1 semi-final victory over the hosts at the AEL FC Arena in Larissa.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

;CSKA Moscow