Fedor Smolov told Yekaterinburg residents about a moment in his career that he would like to change.
Fedor Smolov told Yekaterinburg residents about a moment in his career that he would like to change
July 20, 2026 Former Russian national team player, ex-footballer of Yekaterinburg's Ural, Fedor Smolov visited the Ural capital the day before the World Cup 2026 final, reports 66.RU.
In April, Smolov announced his retirement from professional sports. The athlete, who today hosts his own talk show on the Internet, came to the Central Park of Culture and Leisure for the "Ural Football Fest," where he held an autograph session and answered fans' questions, including about which moment in his sports past he would like to change.
Fedor confirmed his position regarding the departure of Russian footballers abroad. He is convinced that it enriches the professional experience not only of the player himself but also of the national team. Smolov also places great importance on the broadening of horizons and cultural knowledge that living in Europe provides. "Yes, not everyone is destined to become Messi, Golovin, or Safonov. But as a person, you must develop in parallel," said the former Russian national team player (quote from 66.RU).
When asked what he would change in his sports career if he had the opportunity to go back in time, Fedor Smolov recalled his departure from the club Feyenoord (Netherlands) in 2010.
— The decision to leave Feyenoord at 20 years old. I sincerely believe that otherwise, my career could have been completely European, — replied the footballer.
He mentions this fact in his biography not for the first time.
"What do I regret in my career? That I left Feyenoord at 20. I should have stayed. It was difficult, but I was scared of the challenges and returned to Dynamo. I regret this; I lacked courage. If I had endured and stayed... At first, I played in the starting lineup, then I came on as a substitute, then I got injured. The coach supported me," Smolov previously shared in his own podcast Smol Talk, as reported by Sports24. For Feyenoord, Fedor Smolov played 14 matches, scored 1 goal, and provided 2 assists.
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