Oļegs Karavajevs facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 February 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Latvian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | October 2020 (aged 59) | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1979–1980 | Alga Frunze | ||
| 1981 | Pakhtakor Tashkent | ||
| 1982–1983 | Alga Frunze | 30 | (0) |
| 1984 | Kairat Almaty | 2 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | SKA Khabarovsk | 88 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Daugava Rīga | 69 | (0) |
| 1989–1990 | Fakel Voronezh | 80 | (0) |
| 1990–1992 | OFK Belgrade | 29 | (0) |
| 1993 | Olimpija Rīga | ||
| 1993–1994 | Evagoras Paphos | ||
| 1994–1995 | Carl Zeiss Jena | 16 | (0) |
| 1995–1998 | FSV Zwickau | 74 | (0) |
| 1998 | Skonto Rīga | 9 | (0) |
| 1999 | FK Rīga | 22 | (0) |
| Total | 499 | (0) | |
| National team | |||
| 1992–1999 | Latvia | 38 | (0) |
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Oļegs Karavajevs was a talented Latvian football goalkeeper. He was born on February 13, 1961, and passed away in October 2020 at the age of 59. Karavajevs is best known for being the goalkeeper who played the most games for the Latvian national team between 1992 and 1999. He had a long and interesting career playing for many different clubs.
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Oļegs Karavajevs: Latvia's Football Star
Oļegs Karavajevs was a very important player for Latvian football. He was known for his skills as a goalkeeper, protecting his team's goal from opponents.
Starting His Football Journey
Karavajevs began his professional football career in 1979. He played for several clubs in the Soviet Union during the early part of his career. These clubs included Alga Frunze, Pakhtakor Tashkent, and Kairat Almaty. He also played for SKA Khabarovsk and Daugava Rīga.
Playing in Different Leagues
His journey continued with Fakel Voronezh before he moved to OFK Belgrade in Yugoslavia. This showed how he was able to play football in different countries and adapt to new teams.
Playing for the Latvian National Team
One of the most important parts of Oļegs Karavajevs' career was playing for the Latvian national team. He was their main goalkeeper from 1992 to 1999. During this time, he played 38 games for his country. This is a big achievement, showing how trusted and skilled he was as a goalkeeper.
His Club Career After the Soviet Union
After the Soviet Union, Karavajevs continued to play for various clubs.
European Adventures
He played for Olimpija Rīga in Latvia before moving to Cyprus to play for Evagoras Paphos. Later, he played in Germany for clubs like Carl Zeiss Jena and FSV Zwickau. Playing in different European leagues helped him gain a lot of experience.
Returning to Latvia
Towards the end of his career, Oļegs Karavajevs returned to play in Latvia. He played for Skonto Rīga and FK Rīga. He officially retired from professional football after a long and successful career.
Legacy and Passing
Oļegs Karavajevs played a total of 499 games in his career, which is a huge number for any footballer. He was a dedicated goalkeeper who made a significant impact on Latvian football. He passed away in October 2020, leaving behind a legacy as one of Latvia's most notable goalkeepers.
