Retirement of Former Russian National Team Footballer Novoseltsev at Age 31

Moscow, March 13 – The former defender of the Russian national football team, St. Petersburg Zenit and Rostov Ivan Novoseltsev announced on Instagram (Meta activity (social networks Facebook and Instagram) are banned in Russia as extremist) announced his retirement from playing.

The last club for Novoseltsev was Arsenal Tula, where he spent the 2021/22 season.

“Football has always been in my heart and remains. However, from today the time has come for a new journey. And with a smile on my face, I move forward,” he added.

During his professional career, in addition to Zenit, Rostov and Arsenal, Novoseltsev played for Istra, Torpedo Moscow, Anzhi Makhachkala and Sochi. He also played five matches for the Russian national team.