Kakhi Asatiani facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kakhi Shalvovych Asatiani | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Telavi, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | 20 November 2002 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Tbilisi, Georgia | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1965–1975 | Dinamo Tbilisi | 218 | (27) |
| National team | |||
| 1968–1972 | USSR | 16 | (5) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1978–1982 | FC Dinamo Tbilisi (director) | ||
| 1987 | FC Dinamo Tbilisi | ||
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Kakhi Asatiani (Georgian: კახი ასათიანი) was a famous Georgian football player and coach. He was born on January 1, 1947, and sadly passed away on November 20, 2002.
Kakhi Asatiani was known for his amazing skills as a midfielder. He played for one of Georgia's biggest football clubs, Dinamo Tbilisi, for many years. He also represented his country on the international stage.
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Playing Career Highlights
Kakhi Asatiani played for FC Dinamo Tbilisi from 1965 to 1975. During this time, he showed great talent and became a key player for the team.
Representing His Country
Asatiani was a proud member of the USSR national football team. He played in 16 international matches for his country. These matches are often called "caps" in football terms.
He took part in two major international tournaments:
- The UEFA Euro 1968 championship.
- The 1970 FIFA World Cup.
At the 1970 World Cup, Kakhi Asatiani was even recognized as the most graceful player of the entire tournament! This shows how elegant and skillful he was on the field.
Life After Playing Football
After his successful playing career, Kakhi Asatiani continued to be involved in football. He became a coach and manager.
Coaching and Management
He coached FC Dinamo Tbilisi from 1978 to 1982. Later, in 1987, he returned to manage the team. His experience as a player helped him guide new generations of footballers.
Other Ventures
In the 1990s, Kakhi Asatiani also took on other important roles. He briefly served as the chairman of the Georgian Sport Department. This meant he helped oversee sports activities in Georgia.
He also worked in private business and became a Vice-President of the Airzena airline.
Kakhi Asatiani was a respected figure in Georgian sports and business. He passed away in Tbilisi in 2002.
