Aleksandr Salugin
A journeyman Russian striker whose relentless work rate and nose for goal made him a consistent scorer across multiple clubs in the lower tiers of Russian football.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Russian footballer·Birthday: October 23·Millennials
Biography
Aleksandr Salugin's football story is one of persistence and reliable goal-getting outside the bright lights of the Premier League. Coming of age in the late 2000s, the striker built his reputation not at a glamorous capital club, but through a series of solid performances for teams like FC Nizhny Novgorod, Shinnik Yaroslavl, and FC Tyumen. His game was defined by physicality, intelligent movement, and a striker's instinct for being in the right place. While he never became a national star, he was a valued asset for coaches who needed a forward who could shoulder the attacking load and deliver double-digit goal tallies season after season in the First Division (now the FNL). His career trajectory exemplifies the life of a professional footballer in Russia's vast and competitive lower leagues, where consistency is its own form of excellence.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aleksandr was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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Aleksandr's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored over 80 professional goals in the Russian Football National League (FNL), the country's second tier.
- Was the top scorer for FC Nizhny Novgorod during the 2013–2014 season.
- Helped FC Tyumen achieve promotion to the FNL in 2016 with his goal contributions.
- Made over 300 appearances in the Russian first and second divisions across his career.
Did You Know?
He spent the majority of his career playing for clubs based in cities along the Volga River.
Salugin began his professional career at the age of 18 with FC Sheksna Cherepovets.
Despite being a prolific scorer in the second tier, he never made an appearance in the Russian Premier League.
“A striker's job is simple: be in the right place and finish the chance.”
