Aleksandr Golovin - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Out for Friday game Golovin (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's match against Nantes due to ankle discomfort and did not participate in Thursday afternoon's training session, per Monaco Matin.

Impact Golovin will miss his first match since early November due to ankle discomfort, marking a significant absence. While he had a slow start to the season, he has been a consistent presence in the starting XI since Oct. 27 against Nice, contributing two goals, one assist, and creating 29 chances across all competitions. With Denis Zakaria fully fit, Eliesse Ben Seghir is expected to take his place numerically in the squad as the left winger.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs four tackles in draw Golovin had two shots (one on target), created one chance, made four tackles (two won) and two interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's scoreless draw against Rei...

Impact Golovin had his moments offensively but was still far from what most expect from him. On the other hand, the midfielder at least provided some valuable defensive help, allowing the head coach to play a little bit with his team's formation during the second half. A starter in each of the last six matches in all competitons, Golovin remains a key member of his team even if his impact sometimes doesn't replicate on his stats.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Golovin generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Toulouse.

Impact Golovin had a good all-around outing and led Monaco in chances created during the home win. He also co-led his side in tackles four) on defense. The midfielder has two goals and one assist in 16 appearances (12 starts).

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one in loss Golovin scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Marseille.

Impact Golovin opened the scoring late in the first half, capitalizing on a swift counterattack initiated by a misplaced pass from Valentin Rongier. Denis Zakaria drew the defender before setting up Golovin on the left, where he delivered a clinical finish into the top left corner. This marks Golovin's third consecutive impactful performance. He next faces Toulouse on Dec. 7.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in defeat Golovin assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Benfica.

Impact Golovin assisted the opening goal of the fixture Wednesday in Monaco's 3-2 defeat at the hands of Benfica. The veteran midfielder has had a slow start to the season, not registering a goal contribution over his first 12 appearances (eight starts) i all competitions. However, over his most recent two appearances (two starts) in all competitions Golovin has registered the aforementioned assist and scored once.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting spot Golovin (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Brest.

Impact Golovin had trained this week and was included in the squad list, so it is no surprise to see the midfielder in the team sheet Friday. He started in the three matches leading up to his injury and has started in eight of his 12 appearances in total, so he should remain in the starting XI in most matches moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Golovin is out for Friday's match against Brest due to injury but has started to train with the group, according to his club.

Impact Gloving missed out on the club's last match and will miss out again as he recovers from undisclosed issues after being left off the squad list. Fortunately, he has started to train with the group again, meaning a return shouldn't be far away. That said, a return against Benfica on Friday could take place.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One cross on Friday Golovin generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Angers.

Impact Golovin made four tackles, the most by any player in the match. It was the second occasion in the league campaign this season where the 28-year-old made four or more tackles. Golovin made an interception as well after a gap of three matches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't find target in loss Golovin took two shots (none on target) in Monaco's 2-1 loss to Nice. He also had four crosses and four tackles.

Impact Golovin recently extended his contract and continues to be heavily involved but his inefficiency in front of goal proved somewhat costly in this one. He'll continue to be a key player for his side in the next match against Angers.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends Monaco contract Golovin has extended his contract with Monaco until the end of the 2028/29 season, the club announced Friday.

Impact Golovin has made four starts across six appearances this season, and even though the striker has yet to find the back of the net, he remains a key player on the side. This new deal ensures Monaco will have Golovin available through the prime years of his career.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Golovin nets twice as Monaco rallies past Metz 2-1 to retain lead in French league

Aleksandr Golovin unleashed two powerful long-range strikes to help Monaco retain the lead in the French league by rallying past promoted Metz 2-1

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

APRIL 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rennes misses chance to go 2nd after home loss to Monaco

Rennes has missed the chance to move into second place in the French league and the automatic Champions League spot after losing at home to Monaco 3-2

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golovin scores perfect free kick for CSKA vs. Arsenal | 2017-18 UEFA Europa League Highlights

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Goal Aleksandr GOLOVIN (48' - ASM) AS MONACO - FC GIRONDINS DE BORDEAUX 21/22

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Goal Aleksandr GOLOVIN (39' - ASM) OGC NICE - AS MONACO 21/22

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Messi looks angry at being replaced; Icardi gets late winner

Lionel Messi hit the crossbar with a curling free kick and looked angry at being taken off in the 75th minute in his home debut for Paris Saint-Germain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saint-Étienne latest team to frustrate Lille in 1-1 draw

Saint-Étienne defender Saidou Sow scored late to deny defending champion Lille its first win of the new French league season in a 1-1 draw

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

French season marches on as fans await Messi debut at PSG

Negotiations on Lionel Messi’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain took just a few days

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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