Aleksey Bugaev, former Torpedo Moscow and Russia defender, capped seven times. Troubled player who battled alcoholism throughout his career.
He was sent to prison for possession of mephedrone with intent to supply, volunteered to fight in Ukraine instead and was killed on the 29th. His body is yet to be recovered.
Bit of life story:
Aleksey Bugaev: Russian footballer’s spiralling story ends with death in Ukraine
Once one of the most talented defenders in Russia, Bugaev opted to fight in war rather than serve long prison sentence
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