.jpg) Izmailov with Krasnodar in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marat Nailevich Izmailov | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000 | Lokomotiv B | 18 | (1) |
| 2001–2008 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 124 | (20) |
| 2007–2008 | → Sporting CP (loan) | 23 | (4) |
| 2008–2013 | Sporting CP | 59 | (9) |
| 2013–2015 | Porto | 13 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Gabala (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Krasnodar (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Krasnodar | 7 | (1) |
| 2017 | Ararat Moscow | 4 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Russia U-21 | 5 | (1) |
| 2001–2012 | Russia | 35 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marat Nailevich Izmailov (Russian: Марат Наилевич Измайлов, Tatar: Марат Наил улы Измайлов; born 21 September 1982) is a Russian former professional footballer turned linesman.
Mainly a right midfielder, he could also appear as an attacking midfielder, being best known for his dribbling skills and pace while also possessing a good long-distance shot and accurate passing. He played most of his injury-plagued career with Sporting CP, after starting it with Lokomotiv Moscow.
Izmailov represented Russia at the 2002 World Cup and two European Championships, earning 35 caps in 11 years.