Sergo Kotrikadze facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sergo Parmenović Kotrikadze | ||
| Date of birth | 9 August 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Chokhatauri, Georgian SSR, USSR | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 2011 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1968 | Dinamo Tbilisi | 239 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | Torpedo Kutaisi | 20 | (0) |
| 1970 | Dinamo Tbilisi | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 261 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1962 | USSR | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1973–1974 | Dinamo Tbilisi (assistant) | ||
| 1997–2001 | WIT Georgia Tbilisi | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sergo (Sergei) Parmenovich Kotrikadze was a famous football player from Georgia. He was born on August 9, 1936, and passed away on May 3, 2011. Sergei was known for being a talented goalkeeper.
He played most of his career for FC Dinamo Tbilisi, a well-known team. He also played for FC Torpedo Kutaisi. Sergei was even part of the Soviet Union's squad for the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
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A Football Star
Sergei Kotrikadze was a key player for his teams. He spent many years protecting the goal. Goalkeepers are very important in football. They are the last line of defense.
Playing Career
Sergei started his professional career in 1955. He joined FC Dinamo Tbilisi. He played for this club for a long time. He stayed there until 1968.
Time at Dinamo Tbilisi
During his time at Dinamo Tbilisi, Sergei played in 239 matches. This shows how important he was to the team. He was a consistent player. He helped his team in many games.
Moving to Torpedo Kutaisi
In 1968, Sergei moved to FC Torpedo Kutaisi. He played 20 games for this team. He spent one season there.
Return to Dinamo Tbilisi
Sergei returned to Dinamo Tbilisi in 1970. He played two more games for them. He then ended his playing career. In total, he played 261 club games.
Playing for His Country
Sergei Kotrikadze was also recognized internationally. He was called to play for the Soviet Union. This was a big honor for him.
The 1962 FIFA World Cup
He was part of the Soviet Union's team for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge global football tournament. Even though he didn't play in any World Cup matches, being in the squad was a great achievement.
Olympic Qualifiers
Sergei did play in two Olympic qualifying matches. These games decide which teams go to the Olympic Games. This shows he was a trusted player for his country.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing, Sergei continued to be involved in football. He became a coach. He shared his knowledge with new players.
Coaching Roles
Sergei worked as an assistant coach for Dinamo Tbilisi. This was from 1973 to 1974. Later, he became a manager for WIT Georgia Tbilisi. He managed them from 1997 to 2001.
Sergei Kotrikadze left a lasting mark on Georgian football. He is remembered as a dedicated player and coach.
