Aleksandr Kovalenko (footballer)

Aleksandr Igorevich Kovalenko (Александр Игоревич Коваленко; born 8 August 2003) is a Russian football player who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and the Russia national team.

Club career
After beginning his career with FC Chertanovo Moscow, on 5 February 2022 Kovalenko joined Russian Premier League club PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He made his RPL debut for Krylia Sovetov on 6 March 2022 in a game against FC Arsenal Tula.

On 25 July 2022, Kovalenko signed with PFC Sochi and was loaned back to Krylia Sovetov.

On 30 June 2023, Kovalenko moved to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, signing a five-year contract.

International career
Kovalenko was called up to the Russia national football team for the first time for a friendly against Kyrgyzstan in September 2022. He made his debut in that game on 24 September 2022.

Personal life
Kovalenko was born to a Ukrainian-Armenian father and an Armenian mother.

His grandfather, also called Aleksandr Kovalenko, won the Soviet Top League once and Soviet Cup twice with FC Ararat Yerevan.

Honours

 * Zenit Saint Petersburg
 * Russian Premier League: 2023–24
 * Russian Cup: 2023–24