Alexander Semjonov

(In Latvian - Aleksandrs Semjonovs)

Nicknames: Sem (in Latvian national team), Semlan (in Sweden)

Date of birth: 06.08.1972
Place of birth: Riga, Latvia
Shoot: Left
Position: Centre-forward
Weight: 90 kg
Height: 179 cm
Current club: IFK Arboga, Sweden
Jersey in Arboga team - No. 25; jersey in Latvian national team - No. 27
Status: married, 2 childern. Wife: Anna, children: Roman and Maxim
Language: Russian

One of the strongest Latvian centre-forwards. One of the most experienced players in Latvian national team.

Included in Latvian national team Dream Team (1992-2002 and 1992-2006)

Scored two goals in the "Victory of the Century ": Latvia - Russia 3:2 at World Championship 2000.

Played for Latvian team at The Olympic Games 2002.

Scored winning goal to qualify Latvian team to The Olympic Games 2006 in the dramatic game against team Belarus.

Was included in player's top 3 of Latvian national team at The World Championship 2005! The best players for Latvia on WC 2005 are: goalkeeper - Arturs Irbe, defender - Karlis Skrastins, and forward Alexander Semjonov!

Captain of Latvian national team at Loto Cup 2005 in Slovakia and at IIHF World Championship 2006 in Riga, Latvia.

Played for Latvian team at The Olympic Games 2006.

Top scorer of Latvian team at World Championship 2006.