Ilja Antonov (born 5 December 1992) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Estonia national team and Levadia.
Club Career
Puuma
Antonov came through the Puuma youth system. He played for Ararat and Kivioli Tamme Auto, before making his debut for Puuma's first team in 2010.
Levadia
On 8 March 2012, Antonov signed a two-year contract Meistriliiga with Levadia. He made his debut in the Meistriliiga on 10 March 2012, in a 0–0 draw against Nomme Kalju. Antonov scored three goals in 33 games as Levadia finished the 2012 season as runners up. He won two consecutive Meistriliiga titles in 2013 and 2014.
SV Horn
On 29 January 2017, Antonov joined Austrian Erste Liga club SV Horn on a contract until 2019. He was released by the club in May 2017, following their relegation in the 2016–17 season.
Rudar Velenje
On 14 July 2017, Antonov signed a two-year contract with PrvaLiga club Rudar Velenje. He made his debut in the PrvaLiga on 22 July 2017, in a 3–1 home victory over Ankaran Hrvatini.
Hermannstadt
On 21 June 2018, Antonov signed for Liga I club Hermannstadt on a two-year deal.
Ararat-Armenia
On 24 June 2019, Antonov signed for Ararat-Armenia. On 22 August 2019, he scored a winning goal against F91 Dudelange in Europa League play-off round. On July 14 2020 Antonov won the league title with Ararat-Armenia, becoming the first Estonian to win the Armenian league. He left the club in December 2020.
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