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Aleksandr Maksimenkov
Personal information
Full name Aleksandr Ivanovich Maksimenkov
Date of birth (1952-08-17)17 August 1952
Place of birth Pochinok, Russian SFSR
Date of death 7 September 2012(2012-09-07) (aged 60)
Height 1.88 m
Playing position Midfielder
Youth career
Smolensk IF
Burevestnik Smolensk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1973 Iskra Smolensk
1974–1975 FC Torpedo Moscow 48 (7)
1976–1981 FC Dynamo Moscow 141 (21)
National team
1977–1979 USSR 8 (1)
Teams managed
1984–1985 FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams)
1984–1985 FC Dynamo Moscow (assistant)
1987 FC Dynamo-2 Moscow (assistant)
1988 FC Serpukhov
1988–1992 FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams)
1993 Jordan
1994–1995 FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams)
1996–1997 FC Dynamo-2 Moscow
2000 FC Stolitsa Moscow
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Aleksandr Ivanovich Maksimenkov (Russian: Александр Иванович Максименков) was a talented football player from the Soviet Union. He was born on August 17, 1952, and passed away on September 7, 2012. After his playing career, he became a football coach in Russia.

Playing Career Highlights

Aleksandr Maksimenkov played as a Midfielder. This position is key in football, as midfielders help both defend and attack. He played for several important clubs during his career.

Early Years and Top Clubs

Maksimenkov started his journey in youth teams like Smolensk IF. He then joined Iskra Smolensk from 1972 to 1973. After that, he moved to FC Torpedo Moscow, where he played for two years (1974–1975). He played 48 matches for them and scored 7 goals.

His most significant time was with FC Dynamo Moscow. He played there from 1976 to 1981. During these years, he appeared in 141 matches and scored 21 goals. Playing for a big club like Dynamo Moscow showed his skill and importance on the field.

Playing for His Country

Aleksandr Maksimenkov also had the honor of playing for the Soviet Union national team. This is a big achievement for any football player.

International Debut and Matches

He made his first appearance for the USSR national team on March 20, 1977. It was a friendly match against Tunisia, and he even scored a goal in his debut! He played a total of 8 matches for his country and scored 1 goal.

He also took part in important qualification games. These included matches for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 1980 tournament. Although the USSR team did not make it to the final tournaments, playing in these qualifiers was a valuable experience.

Achievements and Awards

During his career, Aleksandr Maksimenkov won some important titles. These awards show how successful he was as a player.

  • Soviet Top League winner, spring 1976
  • Soviet Cup winner, 1977

Coaching Career

After retiring as a player, Aleksandr Maksimenkov became a football coach. He worked with various teams, often focusing on developing young talent.

Coaching Roles and Youth Development

He coached youth teams at FC Dynamo Moscow multiple times, helping new players grow. He also served as an assistant coach for Dynamo Moscow's main team and their reserve team, FC Dynamo-2 Moscow. In 1993, he even coached the national team of Jordan. His coaching career showed his continued passion for football.

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