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Personal information
Full name Andriy Mykhailovych Bal
Date of birth (1958-01-16)16 January 1958
Place of birth Rozdil, Ukrainian SSR
Date of death 9 August 2014(2014-08-09) (aged 56)
Place of death Kiev, Ukraine
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Youth career
1971-1975 Sports boarding school (Lviv)
1975-1977 Karpaty (reserve)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1980 Karpaty Lviv 134 (12)
1981–1990 Dynamo Kyiv 240 (11)
1991 Maccabi Tel Aviv 28 (4)
1991–1993 Bnei Yehuda 62 (3)
National team
1981–1989 USSR 20 (1)
Teams managed
1993–1998 Maccabi Haifa (assistant)
1998–1999 Maccabi Herzliya
1999–2000 Hakoah Ramat Gan
2000–2001 Dynamo Kyiv (assistant)
2001–2003 Vorskla Poltava
2003–2007 Ukraine (assistant)
2007–2009 FC Moscow (assistant)
2009–2010 Chornomorets Odesa
2011–2012 Ukraine (assistant)
2012 Ukraine (caretaker)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Andriy Mykhailovych Bal was a famous football player and coach. He was from both the Soviet era and Ukraine. Andriy was born on January 16, 1958, and passed away on August 9, 2014.

He played as a midfielder. A midfielder is a player who helps both in defense and attack. Andriy Bal was known for his strong play in the middle of the field.

Andriy Bal's Football Journey

Andriy Bal had a long and successful career in football. He played for several top clubs. He also represented his country on the international stage.

Early Days and Youth Football

Andriy Bal started playing football at a young age. From 1971 to 1975, he attended a sports boarding school in Lviv. This helped him develop his skills. Later, from 1975 to 1977, he played for the reserve team of Karpaty. This was a step towards his professional career.

Playing for Clubs

Andriy Bal played for four main clubs during his career. Each club helped him grow as a player.

Karpaty Lviv (1977–1980)

Andriy began his professional journey with Karpaty Lviv. He played 134 games for them. During his time there, he scored 12 goals. This period helped him become a well-known player.

Dynamo Kyiv (1981–1990)

His longest and most successful club spell was with Dynamo Kyiv. He played 240 matches for this team. He scored 11 goals during his time there. Dynamo Kyiv was one of the strongest teams in the Soviet Union.

Playing in Israel (1991–1993)

After his time in the Soviet Union, Andriy moved to Israel. He played for two clubs there.

  • Maccabi Tel Aviv (1991): He played 28 games and scored 4 goals.
  • Bnei Yehuda (1991–1993): He played 62 matches and scored 3 goals.

International Career for USSR

Andriy Bal also played for the USSR national football team. He represented his country 20 times between 1981 and 1989. He scored one very famous goal for the team.

Famous Goal Against Brazil

His most memorable goal was against Brazil. This happened at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He scored from about 20 meters away. It was a powerful strike that surprised many. He also played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Andriy Bal as a Coach

After retiring as a player, Andriy Bal became a football coach. He worked with many teams.

Assistant Coach Roles

He started his coaching career as an assistant.

Head Coach Roles

Andriy Bal also took on roles as a head coach for some clubs.

  • Maccabi Herzliya (1998–1999)
  • Hakoah Ramat Gan (1999–2000)
  • Vorskla Poltava (2001–2003)
  • Chornomorets Odesa (2009–2010)

In 2012, he even served as a caretaker manager for the Ukraine national team. This means he took charge temporarily.

His Passing

Andriy Bal passed away on August 9, 2014. He died during a football match for veteran players. His death was caused by a blood clot. He is remembered as a great player and coach.

See also

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