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Full name Konstantin Sergeyevich Sarsania
Date of birth (1968-06-11)11 June 1968
Place of birth Moscow, Russian SFSR
Date of death 7 October 2017(2017-10-07) (aged 49)
Place of death Moscow, Russia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1988 FC Dynamo Moscow 0 (0)
1987 FC Dynamo Moscow (reserves) 26 (1)
1988 FC Dynamo-2 Moscow 18 (0)
1988 FC Krasnaya Presnya Moscow 7 (1)
1988 FC Fakel Voronezh 3 (1)
1989 FC Spartak Ordzhonikidze 9 (0)
1989–1990 FC Asmaral Moscow 44 (5)
Teams managed
2005 FC Sportakademklub Moscow (Director)
2006 FC Sportakademklub Moscow
2006–2009 FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (Director of Sports)
2007–2008 FC Sportakademklub Moscow
2009 FC Khimki
2010 FC Dynamo Moscow (Director of Sports)
2010 (?) RFS (Director of Sports)
2010–2012 FC Fakel Voronezh
2013–2017 FK Atlantas
2017 FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (Director of Sports)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Konstantin Sergeyevich Sarsania (Russian: Константи́н Серге́евич Сарса́ния; born June 11, 1968, in Moscow – died October 7, 2017, in Moscow) was a Russian professional football coach, a former player, and an agent. He was known for his many roles in the world of football.

At the time of his death, he was working as the director of sports for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, a very famous football club.

Early Football Career

Konstantin Sarsania started his football journey as a player. He played as a defender. In 1988, he made his first professional appearance in the Soviet Second League. This was for the team FC Dynamo-2 Moscow.

Playing for Different Clubs

Throughout his playing career, Konstantin Sarsania played for several different clubs. He was part of teams like FC Krasnaya Presnya Moscow and FC Fakel Voronezh. He also played for FC Spartak Ordzhonikidze and FC Asmaral Moscow. His time as a player helped him understand the game from many angles.

From Player to Manager and Director

After his playing days, Konstantin Sarsania moved into other important roles in football. He became a coach, a football agent, and a sports director. These roles allowed him to use his knowledge and experience to help teams and players.

Becoming a Director of Sports

One of his key roles was being a director of sports. This job involves managing the sports side of a football club. It includes things like signing new players, working with coaches, and planning for the team's future. He held this position for big clubs like FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and FC Dynamo Moscow.

Coaching and Management Roles

Konstantin Sarsania also spent time as a football manager. He managed teams such as FC Sportakademklub Moscow and FC Khimki. Later, he also managed FC Fakel Voronezh and FK Atlantas. His experience as a manager showed his ability to lead and guide football teams.

Legacy in Russian Football

Konstantin Sarsania was a respected figure in Russian football. He contributed to the sport in many ways, from playing on the field to making important decisions off it. His career showed his deep passion and dedication to football.

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