Renat Sabitov

Who is Renat Sabitov?

Renat Kharisovich Sabitov is a Russian football defender/defensive midfielder of Tatar origin who currently plays for FC Tom Tomsk. Previously, he played for Saturn and Spartak Moscow. Contrary to popular belief, he is not son or relative of coach Ravil Sabitov.

Born in Moscow, he came into football through Chertanovo football school. In 2001 he signed for FC Khimki's amateur team and played next two years in the KFK competitions. In beginning of 2004 he signed for Saturn Moscow Oblast, but had played his first match only on 22 May 2005. About that time Sabitov started playing for the Russia U21 team. His contract with Saturn was about to end on 15 February 2007, but in December 2006 he refused to renew it and was subsequently bought by Spartak for approximately $200,000 to be able to start pre-season training with his new team immediately.