Football Russia shocked by Safin Jr.
9-year-old Azamat SAFIN from Ulyanovsk became the best player in the field of international operations, which took place in Krasnodar. He received the Golden Boot of the top scorer of the championship from the hands of the ex-forward of the Russian national team Igor Kolyvanov.
In Krasnodar, Azamat Safin participated in the seizure of the Academy auditorium. In six matches held, the Ulyanovsk player scored 15 goals against his peers from St. Petersburg, Moscow, the Moscow Region and Samara. This is a record for the entire history of the 15-year-old Kolyvanova prize tournament. Almost all specialists who look at the stands are delighted with the games of the young football talent.
– Many of them were very surprised when they found out that Azamat was not from the Krasnodar Academy, but from Ulyanovsk – from the depths of Russia, – says the father of a young football player, one of the most titled players in the history of the Ulyanovsk Volga, Marat SAFIN. – And to be honest, we already have an offer to move to the same Krasnodar. However, we are still staying in Ulyanovsk. Azamat trains at the University club with coach Oleg Lachinov, who gives him a lot in a football plane.
However, Azamat began to play football, of course, under his father. The boy was four years old when he first hit the ball. Now, he is distinguished from his peers by playing at high speed, excellent dribbling and an accurate left hand – just like Safin Sr. once scored his goals for the Volga!
– The current tournament in the “Krasnodar” is the fourth for Azamat, – continues Safin father. – Three times we went last year, and one trip took place this January. Of course, I am glad that my son followed in my footsteps. And as a balm for the soul, his progress. But every time after an achievement, when he receives prizes and good reviews from coaches and adult players, I tell him that we must not stop there, that, despite success, we must continue to work. Fortunately, he hears me and does everything I tell him. This, perhaps, is the main secret of success.
Mikhail ROSSOSHANSKII