Biography
Who is Dzhano Ananidze?
Early career and Spartak Moscow
Dzhano Ananidze began his professional path with Spartak Moscow after starting in the club's junior academy. He first appeared for the organization in the spring of 2009. Valery Karpin moved him to the main squad during a training tour in Austria later that year. His debut in the Russian Cup occurred on July 15, 2009, during a match against Krasnodar where he scored a goal. Shortly after, he made his first appearance in the Russian Premier League on August 1, 2009, as a substitute for Alex.
In October 2009, Dzhano Ananidze set a record as the youngest player to score in the Russian Premier League. He achieved this milestone against Lokomotiv Moscow at seventeen years and eight days old. Following a strong debut season, he attracted attention from international clubs like Arsenal, Milan, and Juventus. Spartak Moscow sporting director Dmitri Popov stated the club would not entertain transfer offers until the player reached his 20s. He remained with the club for over a decade, eventually ending his contract by mutual consent in January 2020.
Loan spells and club transfers
Throughout his professional career, Dzhano spent time with several teams beyond his primary club. In July 2013, he transferred to FC Rostov on a one-year loan deal. He also joined Krylia Sovetov Samara on loan in January 2019 for the remainder of the 2018–19 season. In August 2020, he signed with Rotor Volgograd but left the team in September 2020 due to a knee injury.
Dzhano later returned to his native country to play for Dinamo Tbilisi in April 2021. This contract included an option for an additional year, but the club announced his departure in December 2021 after he played only 26 minutes for the team. His final stint was with Dinamo Batumi, where he played for three months before retiring in April 2022 due to recurring injuries.
International football participation
Dzhano Ananidze represented Georgia across multiple youth and senior levels. In March 2009, he was identified by the UEFA website as a key player for the Georgia under-17 team. He later accepted an invitation to join the senior national team from coach Héctor Cúper. He made his senior international debut on September 5, 2009, in a match against Italy.
His first international goal came against Slovenia on November 17, 2010. He subsequently scored from a penalty kick against Moldova on November 11, 2011, helping Georgia secure a 2–0 victory. Throughout his international tenure, he was regarded as a significant contributor to the squad, with well-known figures like Iker Casillas naming him as a key player for Georgia before a 2014 World Cup qualification match against Spain.
Professional honors and achievements
Dzhano Ananidze secured several titles during his time in professional football. He helped Spartak Moscow win the Russian Premier League title during the 2016–17 season and the Russian Super Cup in 2017. Also, he was part of the FC Rostov squad that won the Russian Cup in the 2013–14 season.
After returning to Georgia, he added another trophy to his career achievements. He won the Georgian Super Cup in 2022 while playing for Dinamo Batumi. These honors reflect his career impact across multiple leagues in both Russia and his home country of Georgia.
Birthday and age
Dzhano Ananidze was born on October 10, 1992, which makes Dzhano 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Dzhano shares the date with 76 other famous people.
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