Aleksandr Igorevich Kovalenko (; born 8 August 2003) is a Russian football player who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow on loan from Sochi.
Club career After beginning his career with Chertanovo Moscow, on 5 February 2022 Kovalenko joined Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov Samara. He made his RPL debut for Krylia Sovetov on 6 March 2022 in a game against Arsenal Tula.
On 25 July 2022, Kovalenko signed with Sochi and was loaned back to Krylia Sovetov.
On 30 June 2023, Kovalenko moved to Zenit St. Petersburg, signing a five-year contract.
On 16 August 2024, Kovalenko signed with Orenburg.
On 25 July 2025, Kovalenko returned to Sochi on a four-year contract.
On 23 June 2026, Kovalenko moved to Lokomotiv Moscow on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
International career Kovalenko was called up to the Russia national football team for the first time for a friendly against Kyrgyzstan in September 2022. He made his debut in that game on 24 September 2022.
Personal life Kovalenko was born to a Ukrainian-Armenian father and an Armenian mother.
His grandfather, also called Aleksandr Kovalenko, won the Soviet Top League once and Soviet Cup twice with Ararat Yerevan.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChertanovo Moscow2021–22Russian Second League13010—140Krylia Sovetov Samara2021–22Russian Premier League120——120Sochi2022–23Russian Premier League0000—00Krylia Sovetov Samara (loan)2022–23Russian Premier League21131—242Zenit St. Petersburg2023–24Russian Premier League608000140Orenburg2024–25Russian Premier League17040—210Sochi2025–26Russian Premier League24040—280Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)2026–27Russian Premier League5030—80Career total981231001212
Honours Zenit Saint Petersburg Russian Premier League: 2023–24 Russian Cup: 2023–24 Russian Super Cup: 2023
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