Maks Dziov

Maks Dziov is a Russian defender born on 9 August 2001 in Vladikavkaz. Standing 1.88 metres tall, he developed with Spartak-Alania before spending time in the youth systems of Lokomotiv Moscow and FK Sochi. Dziov began his senior career in Russia’s lower divisions, representing Mashuk-KMV Pyatigorsk, FK Yessentuki and Dynamo Stavropol between 2020 and 2022. In late 2022, he moved to Armenia to join West Armenia, where he scored twice in 19 appearances. Dziov returned to Dynamo Brest as a free agent in February 2024, and his performances led Fakel Voronezh to sign him later that year. He made 21 appearances for Fakel during the 2024–25 season. Primarily a centre-back, Dziov has also been used as a defensive midfielder and later returned to Dynamo Brest on loan.