Gennadi Gusarov facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gennadi Aleksandrovich Gusarov | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, USSR | ||
| Date of death | 2 June 2014 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Moscow, Russia | ||
| Playing position | Forward/Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CSKA Moscow | |||
| FShM Moscow | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1962 | FC Torpedo Moscow | 123 | (68) |
| 1963–1968 | FC Dynamo Moscow | 125 | (25) |
| 1969–1971 | FC Dynamo Barnaul | 75 | (15) |
| Total | 323 | (108) | |
| National team | |||
| 1961–1964 | USSR | 11 | (4) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1969 | FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams) | ||
| 1972–1973 | FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams) | ||
| 1974 | FC Dynamo Bryansk (director) | ||
| 1975–2014 | FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams) | ||
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Gennadi Aleksandrovich Gusarov (born March 11, 1937 – died June 2, 2014) was a talented Soviet football player. He was born in Moscow, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Gusarov was known for playing as a forward or a midfielder.
He played for some of the biggest clubs in the Soviet Union. He also proudly represented his country, the Soviet Union national team, in major international tournaments.
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Early Life and Club Career
Gennadi Gusarov started his football journey in Moscow. He played for youth teams like CSKA Moscow and FShM Moscow. These experiences helped him become a skilled player.
Playing for Torpedo Moscow
Gusarov began his professional career in 1957. He joined FC Torpedo Moscow, a very strong team at the time. He played for Torpedo Moscow until 1962. During his time there, he played in 123 games and scored 68 goals. This made him a key player for the team.
Moving to Dynamo Moscow
In 1963, Gusarov moved to another famous club, FC Dynamo Moscow. He played for Dynamo Moscow for six years, until 1968. For this club, he appeared in 125 matches and scored 25 goals.
Later Career
After his time at Dynamo Moscow, Gusarov played for FC Dynamo Barnaul. He continued to show his skills on the field. Overall, he played in 323 club games and scored 108 goals in his career.
International Career
Gennadi Gusarov also played for the Soviet Union national team. He earned 11 caps, which means he played in 11 international matches for his country. He scored 4 goals for the national team.
World Cup Appearances
Gusarov represented the Soviet Union in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. He was part of the squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He also played in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. These were big events where the best teams from around the world competed.
European Nations' Cup
He also played in the 1964 European Nations' Cup. This tournament is now known as the UEFA European Championship. Playing in these major competitions showed his importance to the Soviet national team.
After Playing Football
After retiring as a player, Gennadi Gusarov stayed involved in football. He worked with youth teams at FC Dynamo Moscow. He helped train young players from 1969 to 2014. He also had a role as a director at FC Dynamo Bryansk for a short time.
Gennadi Gusarov passed away on June 2, 2014, in Moscow. He is remembered as a talented forward and midfielder who made a significant impact on Soviet football.
