Jano Ananidze (ჯანო ანანიძე, ; born 10 October 1992)[ is a Georgians former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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Club career
Spartak Moscow
Ananidze appeared in Spartak Moscow colours in spring of 2009, initially playing for its junior's team, scoring four goals in twelve games.[ Ananidze debuted in Russian Cup on 15 July 2009, scoring a goal against first division FC Krasnodar. On 1 August 2009, Ananidze debuted in regular 2009 Russian Premier League championship, substituting Alex in the 69th minute of the game.]
On 18 October 2009, he became the youngest player ever to score a goal in the Russian Premier League when he scored for Spartak Moscow against Lokomotiv Moscow at the age of 17 years and 8 days.
After a successful ending of his debut season, Jano was on the radar of Arsenal FC, Milan and Juventus FC. Spartak Moscow sporting director Dmitri Popov insisted the club would not listen to offers until Ananidze was at least in his 20s.
In September 2012, before the 2014 World Cup qualification match against Spain, Iker Casillas named Ananidze as one of the key players of the Georgia national team alongside the keeper Giorgi Loria.[ Casillas: There is no guarantee Spain will make World Cup ; Goal.com]
On 21 January 2020, his contract with Spartak was terminated by mutual consent, 13 years after he originally joined the club's academy.
FC Rostov
On 3 July 2013, he went on a one-year loan to FC Rostov.
Krylia Sovetov Samara
On 13 January 2019, he joined Krylia Sovetov Samara on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.
Rotor Volgograd
On 6 August 2020, he returned to Russian Premier League and signed with Rotor Volgograd.
Dinamo Tbilisi
On 29 April 2021, Ananidze returned to his native Georgia, joining Dinamo Tbilisi on a one-year contract, with the option of an additional year.
In April 2022, Jano announced his retirement ended his career due to multiple injuries.
International career
In March 2009 UEFA web site listed Ananidze as one of three "key players" of Georgian U-17 team along with Nika Dzalamidze and Irakli Shekiladze.
He made his debut for Georgia in a 2–0 home defeat by Italy on 5 September 2009. He scored his first goal against Slovenia in Koper on 17 November 2010. Then he scored against Moldova from the penalty spot and Georgia won this match 2–0 on 11 November 2011.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |
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| Spartak Moscow | 2009 | Russian Premier League | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011–12 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | 4 |
| 2014–15 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 5 |
| 2017–18 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | 0 |
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| FC Rostov (loan) | 2013–14 | Russian Premier League | 5 |
| Krylia Sovetov Samara (loan) | 2018–19 | Russian Premier League | 1 |
| Anorthosis Famagusta | 2019–20 | Cypriot First Division | 0 |
| Rotor Volgograd | 2020–21 | Russian Premier League | 0 |
| Dinamo Tbilisi | 2021 | Erovnuli Liga | 0 |
| Dinamo Batumi | 2022 | Erovnuli Liga | 0 |
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International
- Scores and results list Georgia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ananidze goal.
| + List of international goals scored by Jano Ananidze |
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| Exhibition match |
| Friendly |
| Friendly |
| 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| Friendly |
| 4–0 |
| Friendly |
Honours
Spartak Moscow
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Russian Premier League: 2016–17
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Russian Super Cup: 2017
Rostov
Dinamo Batumi
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