31st May 2012 | Euro 2012
Alan Dzagoev: Euro 2012 Top Goalscorer Odds
The 21-year-old 'Russian Messi' has the potential to become a big star during the tournament.
Alan Dzagoev (Russia)
Best Golden Boot Odds: 125/1 (Boylesports)
Caps: 19
Goals: 4
International Strike Rate: 0.21
Domestic Season 2011-12:
Games: 48 (CSKA Moscow)
Goals: 6
Season’s Strike Rate: 0.13
Summary:
So far the goal stats don’t really shine because we’re looking at a young attacking midfielder still learning his trade. But he is learning fast and could be an intriguing long shot. The ‘Russian Messi’ scored four times in qualifying and is reportedly on Man Utd’s radar. Group A certainly looks the weakest; a repeat of Russia’s 2008 run to the semis could see Dzagoev leave his mark.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 17:30 31st May, 2012 but subject to change