Makar Honcharenko facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Makar Mykhaylovych Honcharenko | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Kiev, Russian Empire | ||
| Date of death | 1 April 1997 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Kyiv, Ukraine | ||
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1929 | Kommunalnik | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1932 | ZhelDor Kyiv | ||
| 1932–1934 | Tekstilshchik Ivanovo | ||
| 1935–1939 | Dynamo Kyiv | 77 | (27) |
| 1940 | Lokomotyv Kyiv | 10 | (3) |
| 1941 | Spartak Odesa | 3 | (0) |
| 1942 | Start Kyiv | ||
| 1945 | Dynamo Kyiv | 5 | (0) |
| 1946 | Chornomorets Odesa | 15 | (2) |
| 1947 | Spartak Kherson | ? | (?) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1962 | Avanhard Zhovti Vody | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Makar Mykhaylovych Honcharenko (Ukrainian: Макар Михайлович Гончаренко) was a famous Ukrainian football player and coach. He was born on April 5, 1912, in Kiev, which was then part of the Russian Empire. He passed away on April 1, 1997, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Makar Honcharenko played as a forward for many different clubs. He is best known for his time playing for Dynamo Kyiv.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Makar Honcharenko grew up in a family that worked hard. To help his family, he started repairing shoes when he was very young. Even with his duties, he spent all his free time playing football.
His football journey began in 1929. He started playing for a junior team at the Kommunalnik factory. Later, he joined a team from the Dombalya tram factory. By 1931, he became a key player for the ZhelDor team.
Playing Career Highlights
In 1934, Makar Honcharenko moved to Ivanovo and played for the local Dynamo team. In 1933, he played in an exciting match where his Dynamo team beat the Turkish national team 7-3. That same year, he was recognized as one of the top 33 football players in the USSR. He was also named the second-best right winger.
Return to Kyiv and Dynamo Success
Makar Honcharenko returned to Kyiv in 1934. He then joined the famous Dynamo Kyiv team. In 1935, he played for the Kyiv city team in the USSR championship. After this, he was chosen to play for the Ukrainian SSR team.
He even appeared as a football player in a movie called The Goalkeeper, which was filmed in 1936.
Best Season and Later Years
The year 1938 was the best for Honcharenko's career. He became the top scorer in the USSR football championship. He scored an impressive 19 goals in 24 matches that season.
The 1939 season was not as successful for him. He played in 23 games but only scored two goals. After this season, he left Dynamo Kyiv. He then played for Lokomotiv Kyiv. In 1941, he moved to Spartak Odessa. He played only three games there before World War II began.
During World War II
During the Nazi occupation of Kyiv, Makar Honcharenko lived with his mother-in-law. He joined a sports group called Rukh. Being part of Rukh allowed him to work legally and get food. This also helped him avoid being sent to Germany.
Later, he was found by Nikolai Trusevich. Makar was offered a job at a bakery. This allowed him to play for the bakery's football team, Start Kyiv.
The Death Match and Imprisonment
In June 1942, the Start team was allowed to play friendly games in Kyiv. Honcharenko was part of a famous game that was later called the Death Match by Soviet stories.
Some time after this match, he was arrested. First, he was held alone by the Gestapo. Then, in September 1942, he was moved to the Syrets concentration camp. There, he and M. Sviridovskiy repaired boots for German soldiers.
In September 1943, he managed to escape from the camp. He returned home, and his neighbors helped him hide.
Post-War Career and Coaching
After the war, Makar Honcharenko was checked by the NKVD. He was then allowed to rejoin Dynamo Kyiv.
In 1946, he played for Pischevik Odessa for one year. After that, he moved to Spartak Kherson, where he eventually retired from playing.
After retiring as a player, he became a coach. He coached teams in many cities, including Odesa, Sumy, Lviv, Kherson, and Kyiv. In 1962, he became the manager of Avanhard Zhovti Vody.
Achievements and Awards
Team Honours
- Silver medallist of the USSR Championship: 1936 (Spring)
- Bronze medallist of the Soviet Union Championship: 1937
- Ukrainian SSR Cup champion: 1937, 1938
- Champion of the Ukrainian SSR: 1936
- Silver medallist of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic: 1934
Personal Honours
- The best scorer of the USSR championship: 1938 (19 goals)
Remembrance
In September 1964, Makar Honcharenko was awarded the Medal for Battle Merit. This was given to him by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
