Denis Laktionov

Denis Laktionov
Laktionov coaching Rodina Moscow in 2020
Personal information
Full name Denis Vladimirovich Laktionov
Date of birth (1977-09-04) 4 September 1977
Place of birth Krasnozyorskoye, Soviet Union
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Akritas Chlorakas (manager)
Youth career
–1994 Sakhalin
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Sakhalin 59 (25)
1996–2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings 161 (42)
2003–2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma 79 (14)
2005Busan I'Park (loan) 4 (0)
2006–2007 Suwon Samsung Bluewings 16 (0)
2008–2009 Sibir Novosibirsk 28 (0)
2011 Tom Tomsk 1 (0)
2012–2013 Gangwon FC 11 (1)
International career
1998–1999 Russia U21 10 (3)
2002 Russia 2 (0)
Managerial career
2011–2012 FC Tom Tomsk (assistant)
2012 FC Sibir Novosibirsk (assistant)
2015 UOR #5 Yegoryevsk
2019–2021 FC Rodina Moscow
2021 Riga FC
2022 FShM Moscow (U16)
2022 FC Rodina-2 Moscow
2023 Akritas Chlorakas (caretaker)
2023– Akritas Chlorakas
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Denis Laktionov
Hangul
데니스
Revised RomanizationDeniseu
McCune–ReischauerTenisŭ
Korean name
Hangul
이성남
Hanja
李城南
Revised RomanizationI Seongnam
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏngnam

After his playing days, Laktionov transitioned into coaching, taking on various assistant positions before becoming the head coach of FC Rodina Moscow in 2019. He also had a brief stint with Riga FC in 2021 and later managed youth teams in Moscow. Currently, he serves as the manager of Akritas Chlorakas in Cyprus. Notably, Laktionov became a naturalized South Korean citizen in 2003, competing under the name Lee Seong-nam during his tenure with Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. His extensive experience in both playing and coaching at various levels of the sport reflects his dedication and passion for football.Club career

In December 2007 he returned to Russia and signed a two-year contract with Sibir Novosibirsk in the Russian First Division. He was released by Sibir in the summer 2008 and became a free agent. He re-signed with Sibir in the winter of 2008.

International career

While not being selected for the final Russian squad, Laktionov was involved in the training camp for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Laktionov made his debut for Russia on 17 May 2002 in a friendly game against Belarus. He also played for the Olympic team.

Personal life

His cousin Aleksandr Laktionov was also a footballer. His son Nikita Laktionov made his debut as a professional footballer in 2019 at FC Rodina Moscow which Denis was managing.

Honours

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

  • K-League: 1998, 1999, 2003
  • Korean FA Cup: 2002
  • Korean League Cup: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008
  • Korean Super Cup: 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005
  • Asian Club Championship: 2001, 2002
  • Asian Super Cup: 2001, 2002