Quick Facts
Biography
Vladimir Borisovich Gabulov (Russian: Владимир Борисович Габулов, Ossetian: Гæбулты Борисы фырт Владимир, Gæbulty Borisy fyrt Vladimir, born 19 October 1983 in Mozdok, Soviet Union) is a Russian-Ossetic association footballer who plays goalkeeper for FC Arsenal Tula. He was part of Russia's Euro 2008 squad as the third choice goalkeeper.
His surname can also be transliterated as Gaboulov.
His younger brother Georgi Gabulov also plays football professionally.
Career
International career
Gabulov made his debut for Russia on 22 August 2007 against in a friendly Poland before being substituted by Anton Shunin at half-time. He made his competitive debut in a Euro 2008 Qualifier against Macedonia and was sent off in the 69th minute for a foul on Goran Maznov. On October 17, 2007 he was chosen to play in a vital must win match against England, because Igor Akinfeev was injured and the poor formed of Vyacheslav Malafeev. He made several key saves as Russia made a comeback from a goal down to defeat England 2–1. For his performance against England, Gabulov started in Russia's remaining two qualifiers against Israel and Andorra before being chosen as the third choice goalkeeper behind Akinfeev and Malafeev for Russia's Euro 2008 squad.
- Appearances in major competitions
| Year | Competition | Category | Appearances | Goals conceded | Team Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sub | |||||
| 2004–2005 | U-21 Euro 2006 qualifying | U21 | 9 | 0 | 5 | Qualified to play-offs |
| 2006–2007 | Euro 2008 qualifying | Senior | 4 | 0 | 3 | Qualified |
Honours
Club
- CSKA Moscow
- UEFA Cup (1): 2004–05
- Russian Premier League (2): 2005, 2006
Country
- UEFA European Football Championship bronze medalist (1): 2008
Individual
- Gentleman of the Year (1): 2009