The closing match of the RPL season 2018/19 vs. FC Rubin Kazan became the last one with the Bulls for two FC Krasnodar players who had been successfully defending the black-green colors for many years, midfielders Mauricio Pereyra and Charles Kaboré.
After the full-time a farewell tribute ceremony was held for these two players who meant a lot to the Club. Mauricio and Charles took a victory lap accompanied by their teammates, while the highlights of their football performance were displayed on the giant media screen. The supporters in the stands, filled to capacity, stood up in unison and cheered loudly for their favorite players with a standing ovation.
Both players addressed supporters with words of gratitude for their warm support throughout these years. This touching ceremony culminated in a speech given by FC Krasnodar Director General, Vladimir Khashig. On behalf of the Club collective he thanked players wearing shirts No. 33 and 77 for the long-standing and fruitful hard work and wished them luck in their further careers. He also gave them the commemorative shirts with numbers symbolizing official appearances the two players made with the team, 201 for Mauricio Pereyra and 124 for Charles Kaboré.
Mauricio Ernesto Pereyra Antonini
Midfielder, 29 years old
Born on 15 March 1990 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
He moved to FC Krasnodar from Club Atlético Lanús (Buenos Aires, Argentina) in February 2013.
First official appearance with FC Krasnodar:
08.03.2013. Russian Football Championship 2012/13. MD 20. FC Krasnodar 2-1 FC Amkar Perm. Krasnodar. Kuban Stadium
First goal in the official games for FC Krasnodar:
11.05.2013. Russian Football Championship 2012/13. MD 28. FC Dynamo Moscow 1-1 FC Krasnodar. 52nd minute (0-1). Khimki. Arena Khimki Stadium
Achievements with FC Krasnodar:
A total of 201 official appearances, 29 scored goals (1 from penalty kick), 31 assists (second-top assistant in the Club’s history), 3 penalty kick earned. Vice-captain of the team. On 28 August 2014 he scored the decisive goal in the second leg of a tie with Real Sociedad. This goal allowed FC Krasnodar to enter the UEFA Europa League group stage for the first time in its history.
Titles and Accolades
- 2009–10 Campeonato Uruguayo Champion (Torneo Apertuta), 2010–11 Campeonato Uruguayo Champion (Torneo Clausura)
- 2011/2012 Campeonato Uruguayo Runner-Up (Torneo Clausura)
- 2013–14 Russian Cup Runner-Up
- Russian Football Championship 2014/15 Bronze Winner
- Russian Football Championship 2018/19 Bronze Winner
- FC Krasnodar Top Assistant for Season 2017/18
Charles Kaboré
Midfielder, 31 years old.
Born on 9 February 1988 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
He moved to FC Krasnodar from FC Kuban Krasnodar in August 2015.
First official appearance with FC Krasnodar:
13.09.2015. Russian Football Championship 2015/16. MD 8. FC Krasnodar 4-0 FC Dynamo Moscow. Kuban Stadium
First goal in the official games for FC Krasnodar:
23.04.2017. Russian Football Championship 2016/17. MD 24. FC Krasnodar 2-0 FC Arsenal Tula. 49th minute (1-0). Krasnodar. FC Krasnodar Stadium
Achievements with FC Krasnodar:
A total of 124 official appearances, 2 scored goals, 7 assists. Vice-captain of the team.
Titles and Accolades
- 2009–10 Ligue 1 Winner
- Coupe de la Ligue Winner (2009–10, 2010–11 and 2011–12)
- Trophée des Champions Winner (2010 and 2011)
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Runner-Up
- 2014-15 Russian Cup Runner-Up
- 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Bronze Winner
- Russian Football Championship 2018/19 Bronze Winner