Club career
Born in Vladimir to a Russian father and a Pontic Greek mother, Lodygin has lived in Greece since 2000, playing for Skoda Xanthi, coming from the youth team. During the 2008–09 season, his performances with the Skoda Xanthi U21 team lead to his first professional contract with the first team, which he signed on 17 June 2009.
He was then loaned at Eordaikos 2007 for the 2010–11 season, where he made 25 first team appearances. He later returned to Skoda Xanthi, where he made his first appearance in the last match of the season against Ergotelis; since the 2012–13 season, he has been a member of the starting line-up. He was a member of the Greek U21 Football Team.
Zenit Saint Petersburg
In June 2013, Lodygin moved to Russia, joining Zenit Saint Petersburg for a fee of €800,000.
Olympiacos
On 27 January 2019, he returned to Greece, joining Olympiacos on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[1]
On 16 June 2019, general director of Zenit Aleksandr Medvedev announced that the club will not offer Lodygin a contract extension for 2019–20 season.[2]
On 3 August 2019, he signed a two-year contract with the Turkish club Gazişehir Gaziantep.[3] On 10 January 2020 he announced that he left Gazişehir Gaziantep.[4]
On 18 February 2020, he signed with Russian Premier League club Arsenal Tula until the end of the 2019–20 season.[5]
PAS Giannina
On 20 January 2021, Lodygin joined Super League Greece side PAS Giannina.[6] On 27 January 2021 he made his debut against AEK Athens at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, winning 2–0.[7][8] He also played against Panathinaikos, progressing into the semi-final of the Greek Cup.[9][10]
On 8 May 2021, he extended his contract with Ioannina for one additional year. During his time on PAS Giannina, he managed to establish himself as the first choice keeper immediately after signing, replacing Lefteris Choutesiotis.[11][12] Due to his winning mentality, character, leadership and great personality, Lodygin was one of the most important players for PAS Giannina on the 2021-22 campaign. Moreover, his attitude and goalkeeping skills helped him gain many fans, making him very popular among the club's fanbase. He is regarded as a club legend, as the best goalkeeper, and one of the best players to ever play for PAS Giannina.[13]
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