Aleksei Bugayev

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Aleksei Bugayev born?August 25, 1981
2. Where was Aleksei Bugayev born?Russia
3. What was Aleksei Bugayev's job?Professional Footballer
4. What is the primary position?Defender
5. What is the career duration?Played professionally from early 20s until December 29, 2024 (age 43)
6. What position did he play in soccer?He played as a defender, protecting his team's goal.

Professional Footballer: An athlete who engages in soccer as a paid occupation, competing at a high level.
Defender: A player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting their own goal.
Tactical Intelligence: The ability of a player to understand and apply strategic elements of the game, such as positioning and anticipating plays.
Ball-Playing Defender: A defender who is skilled not only at defending but also at initiating attacks by passing the ball accurately.