Yuri Zhirkov is a professional football/soccer player who played in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Zhirkov plays Winger / Defender (association football) for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg as number 18. Zhirkov was born on August 20, 1983, in Tambov, Soviet Union. This article examines Yuri Zhirkov’s net worth.
As a youth, Yuri Zhirkov played for FC Spartak Tambov during 1997-2001. Over 2001-2003, Zhirkov played for FC Spartak Tambov earning 74 caps and scoring 26 goals. During 2004-2009, Zhirkov played for PFC CSKA Moscow earning 139 caps and scoring 15 goals. In 2009-2011, Zhirkov played for Chelsea F.C. earning 29 caps and scoring 0 goals. In 2011-2013, Zhirkov played for FC Anzhi Makhachkala earning 46 caps and scoring 3 goals. From 2013-2016, Zhirkov played for FC Dynamo Moscow earning 54 caps and scoring 4 goals.
Yuri Zhirkov also played nationally. During 2004-2005, Zhirkov played for the Russia national under-21 football team scoring 2 goals, with 9 caps. During 2005-, Zhirkov played for the Russia national football team with 82 caps and 2 goals.
Footballers’ (soccer) compensations vary massively based on location and skills. In Europe, Premier League earnings are around $4-5 million per year, while MLS players in the USA get approximately $200,000 per year. In Latin America, footballers bring in about $1-2 million per year, while in China, players receive approximately $200,000. The worst paying leagues can pay as little as $50,000 per year. The best players in Europe may bring in $50 million or more. For World Cup play, footballers routinely make $500,000 or less.
So what is football/soccer player Yuri Zhirkov’s net worth in 2018? Our estimate for Yuri Zhirkov’s net worth as of 2018 is:
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