Former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov known as as much as combat in Russian armed forces

Former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has been known as as much as combat in Ukraine in response to experiences from Russian media.

Bilyaletdinov spent three years at Goodison Park after then-Toffees boss David Moyes introduced him to the membership for £9million in 2009.

After returning to his native Russia in 2012, the 37-year-old retired from soccer in 2019 following a brief spell at Lithuanian membership FK Riteriai.

The information comes following Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s partial mobilisation order amidst the continued warfare in Ukraine.

Because of the ruling, military-aged males who’ve beforehand served within the armed forces and have sure army specialties are liable to be drafted.

The decree, which got here into impact final week, will see 300,000 Russians drafted to serve within the ongoing battle.

Information of the mobilisation in Russia has unfold panic throughout a civilian inhabitants that has been largely shielded from the horrors of the continued battle.

Troops have been deployed on the Georgian border to stop individuals fleeing the nation on land, while Russian airliners have been ordered to disclaim passage to any males between the ages of 18 and 60 in an try to halt the exodus.

The US embassy in Moscow has suggested that any Individuals remaining within the nation go away instantly to keep away from the opportunity of being conscripted into the armed forces.

Talking to Russian publication Sport24, Diniyar’s father, Rinat Bilyaletdinov, revealed that his son had been drafted.

Bilyaletdinov(proper) spent three years enjoying for Everton within the Premier League

Bilyaletdinov (entrance row, centre) made 46 appearances for the Russian nationwide staff

The elder Bilyaletdinov additionally confirmed that Diniyar had beforehand served within the Russian armed forces, however insisted that he had solely performed so in a sporting position.

‘Sure, Diniyar obtained a summons.  

‘He served within the sports activities line greater than 19 years in the past when he performed within the youth staff. It was a very long time in the past, the order got here, took the oath. 

‘He spent his whole service in sports activities. Title – personal. I do not know the army specialty – both building battalion, or railway troops.’

Bilyaletdinov made 46 appearances for the Russian nationwide staff between 2005 and 2012, and was a part of the facet that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008.