The 2018 World Cup in Russia was his showcase. Aleksandr Golovin (5/30/1996, Russia) was one of the highlights of the host team and days later Monaco hit the pitch by signing the midfielder in exchange for € 30m. An operation in which he was ahead of the great clubs of the Premier and Spain. The Monegasques signed a differential player who was a future figure. The golden child of Russia.
For some things and for others, almost three years later and somewhat more mature at 24, Golovin begins to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Harassed by injuries and a pressing irregularity that has not let the attacking midfielder of Monaco show all his talent. Now The Russian who has managed to leave behind the damned injuries that have kept him out of 15 games this season, has returned by his own authority. His coach Niko Kovac believes in the Russian player and has been giving him minutes of play to pick up the pace and not relapse. And Golovin has responded. Hat-trick against Nimes in the victory of Monaco away (3-4), certifying the seventh consecutive victory for the Monegasques. ‘Super Golovin’, they titled the chronicles in France. The Russian has played 9 games this season and the entity of the Principality does not know defeat. It is the wild card of Kovac. The perfect companion for forward pair Ben Yedder and Volland.
After two seasons of shadows and hardships: 35 games and four goals in his first year in Ligue 1 and 30 games and 3 goals, the 2019-2020 campaign. In this he already has 4 goals. His best figure in France. Monaco have noticed the Golovin factor and are in one of their best moments in recent years. Fourth in the French league standings, just three points behind PSG. With Russia’s golden boy healthy, Monaco aspires to return to the Champions zone. Golovin has a lot to prove.