*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:45, 4 September 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 February 2018
Lion Kalentjev (Russian: Лион Калентьев; born 9 January 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Vierde Divisie club RKVV Westlandia. Born in the Netherlands to Russian parents, he represented Russia internationally on junior levels.
He made his professional Eerste Divisie debut for TOP Oss on 14 December 2020 in a game against Jong FC Utrecht.[2] As his contract expired with NEC on 30 June 2021, Kalentjev practiced with TOP Oss ahead of the new season.[3]
On 12 July 2021, Kalentjev signed with DOVO, competing in the Derde Divisie.[4] He made his debut on 21 August, also scoring his first goal for the club, in a 3–3 draw against VVOG.[5] Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Kalentjev signed for Vierde Divisie club RKVV Westlandia.[6]
Personal life
He was born in Groningen four months after his parents arrived to Netherlands from Russia as asylum seekers.