Artyom Potapov
Russian footballer
Artyom Vladimirovich Potapov (Russian: Артём Владимирович Потапов; born 28 June 1994), known until 2022 as Artyom Leonov (Russian: Артём Леонов), is a Russian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Khorazm.
Club career
Potapov made his debut in the Russian Second Division for FC Akademiya Tolyatti on 24 April 2011 in a game against FC Oktan Perm.
Alashkert
On 23 February 2023, Armenian Premier League club Alashkert announced the signing of Potapov
Ararat Yerevan
On 3 June 2022, Ararat Yerevan announced the signing of Potapov. On 10 December 2022, Ararat Yerevan announced that Potapov had left by mutual consent.
Surkhon Termez
On 22 November 2023, Surkhon Termez announced the extension of Potapov's contract for another three seasons.
Personal life
In 2022 he changed his last name from Leonov to Potapov.
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