Andrejs Pereplotkins
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Andrejs Perepļotkins (born 27 December 1984 in Kharkiv
) is a Ukrainian
born - Latvia
n footballer
, who plays primarily as a right winger for Nasaf Qarshi
in the Uzbek League
.
Although born in Ukraine
, he plays internationally for Latvia
. In his passport he has his name written as Perepletkins.
at the age of 18, but over the next two years had spells with several different clubs, including Fili Moscow and R.S.C. Anderlecht
, as well as spending time at Southampton
's academy
. Because of problems obtaining a work permit, Perepļotkins was unable to play for Southampton in front of a paying crowd, thus preventing him appearing for the first team.
His big break came with Irish
side Bohemians, where he played 18 games, scoring three goals, winning the League of Ireland
title in 2003, however he was released by Bohs
midway through the 2004 season. Skonto signed him for the beginning of the 2004–05 season. Over the next six years Perepļotkins played 92 league matches, scoring 24 times, helping the side to win the 2005 Livonia Cup
, as well as the Virsliga 2010 championship. Before the start of the 2011 season Perepļotkins joined Nasaf Qarshi
, signing a two-year deal.
on trial and he made his debut in a 2–2 with Dutch side F.C. Utrecht on 3 August. After impressing in training and the game Derby agreed a loan fee with Skonto and signed Perepļotkins on a season long loan on 7 August 2008, alongside Serbian striker Aleksandar Prijovic
.
Perepļotkins made his full debut against Doncaster
on 9 August, being replaced by Steve Davies
after 64 minutes. However he played just once more for Derby and his loan was terminated 6 months in by mutual consent on 15 January 2009 by new Derby manager Nigel Clough
.
internationally.
Perepļotkins made his international debut for Latvia
as they unsuccessfully tried to qualify for Euro 2008. He currently has twenty-eight caps, scoring three times.
Kharkiv
Kharkiv or Kharkov is the second-largest city in Ukraine.The city was founded in 1654 and was a major centre of Ukrainian culture in the Russian Empire. Kharkiv became the first city in Ukraine where the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed in December 1917 and Soviet government was...
) is a Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
born - Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
n footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who plays primarily as a right winger for Nasaf Qarshi
Nasaf Qarshi
Nasaf Qarshi FC is a professional football club in the Uzbek League. Their stadium is Qarshi Stadium located in Qarshi, Uzbekistan.-Club version:FC Nasaf is one of the top clubs in Uzbekistan. It is often listed as a "top 350 club" by IFFHS...
in the Uzbek League
Uzbek League
The Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
.
Although born in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, he plays internationally for Latvia
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
. In his passport he has his name written as Perepletkins.
Early career
Perepļotkins joined FC Metalist KharkivFC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Metalist Kharkiv is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Kharkiv. It competes in the Ukrainian Premier League, the highest football level in the country. Founded in 1925, the team worked its way up the rungs of the Soviet football system, eventually being promoted to the Soviet Top...
at the age of 18, but over the next two years had spells with several different clubs, including Fili Moscow and R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
, as well as spending time at Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
's academy
Southampton F.C. Academy
Southampton Football Club Academy or Saints Academy is the youth organisation run by Southampton Football Club to encourage and develop young footballers in the South of England...
. Because of problems obtaining a work permit, Perepļotkins was unable to play for Southampton in front of a paying crowd, thus preventing him appearing for the first team.
His big break came with Irish
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
side Bohemians, where he played 18 games, scoring three goals, winning the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
title in 2003, however he was released by Bohs
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
midway through the 2004 season. Skonto signed him for the beginning of the 2004–05 season. Over the next six years Perepļotkins played 92 league matches, scoring 24 times, helping the side to win the 2005 Livonia Cup
Livonia Cup
Livonia Cup is a football trophy contested in an annual match in Riga, between the champions of the Estonian and Latvian domestic association football leagues.The current holders of the Livonia Cup are FC Flora Tallinn, who beat Skonto FC.- Finals :...
, as well as the Virsliga 2010 championship. Before the start of the 2011 season Perepļotkins joined Nasaf Qarshi
Nasaf Qarshi
Nasaf Qarshi FC is a professional football club in the Uzbek League. Their stadium is Qarshi Stadium located in Qarshi, Uzbekistan.-Club version:FC Nasaf is one of the top clubs in Uzbekistan. It is often listed as a "top 350 club" by IFFHS...
, signing a two-year deal.
Derby County
On 1 August 2008, Perepļotkins joined Derby CountyDerby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on trial and he made his debut in a 2–2 with Dutch side F.C. Utrecht on 3 August. After impressing in training and the game Derby agreed a loan fee with Skonto and signed Perepļotkins on a season long loan on 7 August 2008, alongside Serbian striker Aleksandar Prijovic
Aleksandar Prijovic
Aleksandar Prijović is a Swiss-born Serbian footballer.-Early career:Prijović started his career as a youth player with his home town club FC St...
.
Perepļotkins made his full debut against Doncaster
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
on 9 August, being replaced by Steve Davies
Steve Davies (footballer)
Steven Gary "Steve" Davies is an English footballer who currently plays as a striker for Derby County.-Tranmere Rovers:...
after 64 minutes. However he played just once more for Derby and his loan was terminated 6 months in by mutual consent on 15 January 2009 by new Derby manager Nigel Clough
Nigel Clough
Nigel Howard Clough is an English former footballer and the current manager of Derby County. Playing predominately as a striker, but later in his career was used as a midfielder, Clough was capped by England 14 times in the early 1990s....
.
International career
In 2007 Latvian government decided to give Latvian citizenship for Perepļotkins and this offer was accepted by the player. On March 16, 2007 he got his Latvian passport, giving him a chance to play for LatviaLatvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
internationally.
Perepļotkins made his international debut for Latvia
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
as they unsuccessfully tried to qualify for Euro 2008. He currently has twenty-eight caps, scoring three times.