# Russian soccer’s all-time leading scorer Artem Dzyuba says he has retired

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- Meduza, 2026-10-01 16:51 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/01/russian-soccer-s-all-time-leading-scorer-artem-dzyuba-says-he-has-retired

> Russian striker Artem Dzyuba says his professional career is over, although he might still appear for an influencer-run team in the Russian Cup. The 38-year-old is the leading scorer in Russian soccer and for Russia’s national team. He won four league titles with Zenit and has been without a club since leaving Akron after last season.