World soccer fans, take note: We have a new youngster to watch

Brian Fitzsimmons
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The next Russian wonder-kid?
The next Russian wonder-kid?

After a largely forgettable season for Lokomotiv Moscow, the emergence of academy player Rifat Zhemaletdinov represents a bright spot for the future. The 19-year-old showed his promise with a brace against Mordovia Saransk in the last game of the season.

Soccer fans, take note. We have a new youngster to track.

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