Vladimir Volkov

Vladimir Volkov

Montenegrin footballer of Russian origin, defender of the Belgian club Mechelen and the Montenegro national team, playing for Lech on loan.
Date of Birth: 06.06.1986
Country: Montenegro
  1. Early Life and Ancestry
  2. Football Career
  3. Portuguese and Serbian Stints (2008)
  4. Moldovan Triumph (2009)
  5. International Level

Early Life and Ancestry

Vladimir Volkov was born into a family of Russian descent. According to the player himself, his great-grandparents resided in Moscow before 1917, later migrating to Serbia.

Football Career

Club Level
Early Beginnings and Serbian Clubs (2006-2008)

Volkov's football journey began with Radnički Niš (2006-2007) before moving to Borac Čačak (2007/08) in Serbia.

Portuguese and Serbian Stints (2008)

In 2008, he joined Portimonense in Portugal before returning to Serbia to sign with OFK Belgrade.

Moldovan Triumph (2009)

January 2009 marked a significant moment in Volkov's career as he signed for Sheriff Tiraspol. With the Moldovan club, he lifted the Commonwealth Cup trophy in 2009, including a crucial penalty conversion in the final against Kazakhstan's Aktobe.

International Level

Montenegrin National Team

Volkov represents the Montenegrin national team, making his debut in 2010.