Career
Panov is a lightweight and quick striker, nicknamed "Kolpino rocket" for his speed. Among his moments of glory are two goals in the 1999 final of Russian Cup, when he helped Zenit to a victory, and a double against France at Stade de France on 5 June 1999. After a season with the farm club of Zenit Saint St. Petersburg Panov debuted for the first team in 1994.
Panov spent a year in Vologda and another one with Shanghai Baosteel team in Shanghai.
In 1997 Panov returned to Zenit and become a first team regular, earning a national team call a year later. In mid-2000, Panov transferred to AS Saint-Étienne but was seriously injured soon after that.
He returned to Russia after failing to become a regular in Saint-Étienne or Lausanne Sports and played for Dynamo Moscow, Dynamo Saint St. Petersburg, and Torpedo Moscow. In 2006 he returned to Zenit again and he retired after a last season at Torpedo Moscow in 2010.
International goals.