Dmitri Akimov
Russian footballer (1980–2026)
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Dmitri Sergeyevich Akimov (Russian: Дмитрий Сергеевич Акимов; 14 September 1980 – 14 January 2026) was a Russian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Full name
Dmitri Sergeyevich Akimov
Date of birth
14 September 1980
Place of birth
Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Date of death
14 January 2026 (aged 45)
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Akimov in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dmitri Sergeyevich Akimov | ||
| Date of birth | 14 September 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | 14 January 2026 (aged 45) | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Zenit-2 St. Petersburg | 59 | (27) |
| 2000–2001 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 4 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Dinamo Minsk (loan) | 15 | (5) |
| 2001 | Lokomotiv-Zenit-2 St. Petersburg | 19 | (14) |
| 2002 | Tyumen | 29 | (22) |
| 2003 | Metallurg Lipetsk | 37 | (4) |
| 2004–2008 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 168 | (111) |
| 2008–2010 | Rostov | 52 | (16) |
| 2011–2012 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 46 | (20) |
| 2012–2013 | Fakel Voronezh | 24 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | Dynamo Saint Petersburg | 24 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Akimov made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2000 for Zenit Saint Petersburg. He was the top scorer in the Russian First Division in 2007, scoring 34 goals. He was also the top scorer in the Russian Second Division, East Zone in 2002 (22 goals) and 2004 (24 goals). He last played for Dynamo Saint Petersburg.
Death
Akimov died on 14 January 2026, at the age of 45.[1]
Honours
Zenit Saint Petersburg
- Russian Premier League bronze: 2001
Individual
- Russian First Division top scorer: 2007
- Russian Second Division Zone East best player: 2004
