Former footballer of the national team of Uzbekistan and “Rostov” Nikolay Shirshov dies at the age of 47
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Former defender of the national team of Uzbekistan and Russian “Rostov” Nikolay Shirshov died at the age of 47. This was reported on the website of Rostovites.
Shirshov represented the Rostov club from 2000 to 2005. As part of Rostov, he played 120 matches and scored one goal. The club expressed condolences to the family and friends of Shirshov.
Shirshov began his professional career in 1991 in the Tashkent Sverdlovts, playing in the Second League of the USSR Championship. In the championship of Uzbekistan, he also represented Traktor and Pakhtakor. Since 2000, Shirshov has performed in Russia. In addition to Rostov, the footballer also played for Bataysk-2007, Taganrog, MITOS.
From 1996 to 2005 he represented the national team of Uzbekistan at the international level. Together with the team, he took part in three Asian Cup competitions. As part of the national team, he played 64 matches and scored 13 goals.
