Yuri Zhirkov Biography from www.ContactThePlayers.com

Yuri Zhirkov is a defender for Russia and Chelsea in the English Premier League. Zhirkov is a hard-tackling left back who is also adept at getting forwards. He was a key player in Russia’s Euro 2008 run to the semi finals, and has proven himself against the best in Europe – winning himself a spot in the Ballon D’Or shortlist of the top 30 players in Europe in 2008.