Leon Klassen

Leon Klassen (Леон Классен; born 29 May 2000) is a German Russian professional footballer who plays as a left-back. He has represented Russia internationally at various youth levels.

Career
Klassen made his professional debut in the 3. Liga for 1860 Munich on 31 July 2019, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute for Benjamin Kindsvater against FSV Zwickau. He assisted Herbert Paul for Munich's third goal, with the match finishing as a 3–0 home win.

On 27 May 2021, he signed with WSG Tirol in Austria.

On 30 December 2021, he signed a 3.5-year contract with Russian Premier League club FC Spartak Moscow. Klassen left Spartak by mutual consent on 27 June 2024.

Personal life
Klassen was born in Germany to a Russian father and a German mother.

Honours

 * TSV 1860 Munich
 * Regionalliga Bayern: 2017–18
 * Bavarian Cup: 2020


 * Spartak Moscow
 * Russian Cup: 2021–22