Tsimbalar, Iliya

Lokomotiv Moscow & Russia

Birthdate: June 17, 1969
Birthplace: Odessa, Ukraine
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 71 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 39 caps, 6 goals
World Cups: 1 (1994)
Previous Clubs: SKA, Chornomorets Odessa FC, Spartak Moscow
Transfer Fee: -
A midfielder born in the Ukraine who played for Chornomorets Odesa before transferring to Spartak Moscow in 1993. His decision to represent the Russian team was for the same reasons as Onopko. Perfect dribbling and passing, sometimes scores magnificient goals. Central figure in midfield and one of Russia's stars since 1996.