Jevgeni Novikov (born 28 June 1980) is an Estonian former professional international footballer. He played the position of central and defensive midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 June 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Narva, Estonia | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | JK Retro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2000 | FC Trans Narva | 61 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | FC Flora Tallinn | 32 | (0) |
| 2002 | FC Valga | 5 | (0) |
| 2003 | FC Kuressaare | 11 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Zirka Kirovohrad | 7 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Tom Tomsk | 3 | (0) |
| 2006 | FC Flora Tallinn | 11 | (1) |
| 2007 | Sodovik Sterlitamak | 11 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | FK Rīga | 19 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Dynamo Barnaul (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2009 | JK Nõmme Kalju | 21 | (0) |
| 2010 | FC Okzhetpes | 13 | (1) |
| 2010 | FF Jaro | 3 | (0) |
| 2011 | FC Levadia Tallinn | 9 | (0) |
| 2014– | JK Retro | ||
| International career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Estonia | 13 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Novikov started his career in Narva Trans. In 2001, he joined FC Flora Tallinn. He had spells in Ukraine and Russia, playing for Tom Tomsk, in the Russian Premier League. He rejoined FC Flora Tallinn in 2006, but moved to the Russian First Division, after just one season with the club. Again after just a season he moved to the Latvian Higher League to FK Rīga, from where he was loaned to Dynamo Barnaul. His last club was FF Jaro.
Nõmme Kalju
On 23 February 2009, it was announced that Novikov had signed a one-year contract with Nõmme Kalju.[1]
Bradford City A.F.C.
In July 2009, he was given a trial with Bradford City.[2]
FC Okzhetpes
In 2010, he played for FC Okzhetpes in Kazakhstan Premier League.
FF Jaro
On 31 August 2010, he signed a contract with Veikkausliiga club FF Jaro.
FC Levadia Tallinn
In March 2011 he signed with Estonian Meistriliiga club FC Levadia Tallinn.[3]
References
External links
- Jevgeni Novikov at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Nõmme Kalju profile
- Jevgeni Novikov: tahan kanda Eesti sinist särki! (in Estonian)