A look back at new Chelsea signing, Yuri Zhirkov's career.

1983: Born on August 20 in Tambov, Russia

2001: Joins Spartak Tamborov and goes on to score 26 goals in 74 games.

2004: January - Joins CSKA Moscow.

March 7 - Makes his debut against Spartak Moscow in the Russian Super Cup with CSKA winning 3-1.

March 12 - Makes his first appearance in the Russian Championship against FC Moscow in a 0-0 draw.

April 3 - Scores his first goal for CSKA in a 3-3 draw against Zenit St Petersburg.

2005: February 9 - Makes his international debut for Russia against Italy.

May 18 - Scores as CSKA win the UEFA Cup final with a 3-1 victory against Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital.

2006: December 6 - Scores a memorable goal against Hamburg in the Champions League.

2008: June 26 - Russia lose 3-0 to Spain in the semi-finals of Euro 2008 but Zhirkov comes to the fore after a strong performance in the tournament.

2009: July 6 - Chelsea agree fee with CSKA to sign Zhirkov.