Football player of Lokomotiv Batrakov was recognized as the best player of the Russian Premier League in July and August.

The midfielder of the FC Lokomotiv football team Alexey Batrakov was recognized as the best player of the Russian Premier League (RPL) for the period of July and August of this year. This was announced on September 10 by the RPL press service.

"Lokomotiv midfielder Alexey Batrakov won the award for the best player of the month in the RPL World in July and August," the league's website says.

So, in seven opening matches, the 20-year-old athlete scored seven goals and made two assists. At the same time, CSKA Moscow midfielder Matvey Kislyak won the fan vote.

Football players Dmitry Vorobyov, Mirlind Daku, Vadim Rakov, Brian Hill and Eduard Spertsyan also claimed the award.

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On August 13, Lokomotiv beat FC Baltika Kaliningrad 2-0 in the second round of the RPL Cup. Then Batrakov scored a penalty goal in the 23rd minute of the match.

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