Aleksandr Bukharov

Aleksandr Yevgenyevich Bukharov (; born 12 March 1985) is a Russian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career With Rubin Kazan Bukharov won the Russian Premier League 2008. At that season he broke the record for the fastest goal in the Russian Premier League, scoring after 26 seconds. On 19 July 2010, he signed four-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

On 22 February 2018, he was released from his Rostov contract by mutual consent.

On 25 July 2018, he returned to Rubin Kazan, signing a one-year contract. He left Rubin upon the expiration of his contract on 17 June 2019.

International career Bukharov made his debut for the Russia national team in October 2009 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. After six years without call-ups, he returned to the national team for two friendly games in March 2017.

Career statistics Club

International Scores and results list Russia's goal tally first.

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 28 March 2017 Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi, Russia 3–3 3–3 Friendly