Irakli Logua
A journeyman Russian footballer whose career has been defined by resilience, bouncing between clubs in search of consistent playing time.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Russian footballer·Birthday: July 29·Millennials
Biography
Irakli Logua's professional story is one of persistence in the often-unforgiving world of football. Born in Georgia but representing Russia internationally at youth levels, his early promise as a forward saw him join the academy of CSKA Moscow. His senior career, however, never found a stable home. Logua embarked on a series of loans and short-term contracts, playing for a wide array of Russian clubs from Anzhi Makhachkala to Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. Each move represented a new challenge and an opportunity to prove his worth, often showcasing flashes of the technical ability that first marked him as a prospect. While a permanent breakthrough at the very top tier remained elusive, his dedication to continuing his career, most recently with amateur side Amkal Moscow, paints a picture of an athlete motivated by pure love for the game, long after the spotlight has faded.
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.
Irakli was born in 1991, 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.
#1 When Irakli Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Irakli's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
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
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
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
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Russia at multiple youth international levels, including the U-19 and U-21 teams.
- Scored on his Russian Premier League debut for FC Rostov in 2012.
- Played for over ten different professional clubs throughout his career in Russia.
Did You Know?
He was born in Gali, Abkhazia, a disputed territory, and holds Russian citizenship.
Logua is known by the nickname 'The Georgian Diamond' among some fans.
He played alongside Brazilian star Willian at Anzhi Makhachkala during the club's brief period of major spending.
“Every training session is a chance to show you deserve to be here.”
