Krylya Sovetov 
Arsenal 
- 14 January
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CONFIRMED: Aleksandr Sobolev signs for Spartak.
Spartak beats Arsenal to sign Aleksandr Sobolev. Krylya Sovetov accepts their €4.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Aleksandr Sobolev moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Aleksandr Sobolev signs for Spartak
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(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Aleksandr Sobolev reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Aleksandr Sobolev (28).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Aleksandr Sobolev.
- Arsenal has often bought players who have approximately the same ETV as the current value of Aleksandr Sobolev.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Gabriel Jesus , Eddie Nketiah )
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Gabriel Jesus , Eddie Nketiah )
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Key player as direct competitor (Gabriel Jesus , Eddie Nketiah )
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Some better competitors for position (Gabriel Martinelli (Striker, BRA), Gabriel Jesus )
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Gabriel Martinelli (Striker, BRA), Kai Havertz )
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| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
64.7
68.6
|
Pablo Durán |
 Celta
|
€4.8M |
|
63.6
69.0
|
Nikola Stulic |
 Lecce
|
€8.8M |
|
62.7
62.7
|
Jordan Ayew |
 Leicester
|
€1.2M |
|
62.2
62.2
|
Arnaut Danjuma |
 Valencia
|
€2.5M |
|
61.9
61.9
|
Ricky van Wolfswinkel |
 Twente
|
€0.7M |
|
61.7
65.4
|
Tomas Cvancara |
 Gladbach
|
€1.9M |
|
60.6
60.6
|
Gyrano Kerk |
 Antwerp
|
€1.7M |
|
60.5
65.8
|
Tom Cannon |
 Sheff Utd
|
€12.5M |
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| Karim Adeyemi | 17-11-2025 | Report |
Aleksandr Sobolev
F (C)
Skill: 62.1
Pot: 62.1
Team
Zenit
Zenit
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€5.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€4.5M – €6.1M
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Who is Aleksandr Sobolev?
Aleksandr Sobolev (RUS) is a a pressing forward and currently plays for Zenit. Aleksandr Sobolev is 28 years old (1997/03/07) and he is 195cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 7. Aleksandr Sobolev has also been used as a shadow striker and as a poacher.
Aleksandr Sobolev's current transfer value is between €4.5M and €6.1M. His last transfer was from Spartak to Zenit in 2024. Zenit paid Spartak €10M for Aleksandr Sobolev.
Aleksandr Sobolev latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
