Timofey Margasov Signs With Lokomotiv

Defender Timofey Margasov has signed a contract with Lokomotiv. Timofey will wear #3 shirt.

The newcomer is with the team in Marbella, ready to train and play.

Ilya Gerkus, Lokomotiv president: "We are happy to welcome Timofey to our team. He's a young and hopeful player but is also an experienced Premier League fighter. We find the contract terms optimal and are sure Timofey will only improve with us. We wish him luck!"

Yuriy Syomin, head coach: "Margasov received a solid education at the Konoplyov Football Academy. He is a trained player who has been improving at previous teams. We needed a player to cover the right full-back position. I am positive Tim will succeed here."

BIOGRAPHY

Timofey Margasov, defender

Born on June 12, 1992. A graduate of the Yuriy Konoplyov Football Academy in Togliatti, made his pro debut in 2011 in the Second Division. Made 39 appearances.

Next season Margasov was hired by FC Yenisey and made 11 appearances before his move to FC Rostov. In 2014 the team won the Russian Cup.

In Season 14/15 Margasov was loaned out to FC Sibir who played in the FNL. With the Siberians, Tim made 26 appearances and scored once.

After his return to Rostov Timofey became a regular starter and helped the team come second in the RFPL. Before coming to Lokomotiv, Tim has been playing at Krylya Sovetov.

In all tournaments, the defender has made 131 appearances and scored once so far.