Former Spartak player Alexander Kozlov. Archival photoMOSCOW, July 15 Midfielder Alexander Kozlov died at the age of 29, according to the Telegram channel of the Zorkiy football club. In the off-season, he joined the Moscow Region club, with which he trained.
"Today, at the age of 30, midfielder "Zorkogo" Alexander Kozlov. We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sasha", the message says.
Kozlov is a graduate of Spartak Moscow, he played 28 matches as part of the team, scoring one goal and giving two assists. In the Champions League, he spent three meetings, making his debut at the age of 17 in an away match against London Chelsea. In addition to Spartak, he played in Russia at a professional level for Khimki, Tosno, Fakel, Tyumen. For the youth team of Russia, Kozlov played eight meetings, scored three goals and gave two assists.