Valentyn Sapronov facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valentyn Havrylovych Sapronov | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Avdiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | 17 May 2019 (aged 87) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1963 | Shakhtar Stalino | 205 | (27) |
| International career | |||
| 1956 | Ukraine | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1971–1972 | Lokomotyv Donetsk | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Valentyn Havrylovych Sapronov (Ukrainian: Валентин Гаврилович Сапронов) was a famous Ukrainian football player and manager. He was born on January 23, 1932, in Avdiivka. Valentyn Sapronov played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. He passed away on May 17, 2019, at 87 years old.
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Valentyn Sapronov's Football Journey
Valentyn Sapronov spent most of his playing career with one team. He was known for his skills on the field.
Playing for Shakhtar Stalino
From 1952 to 1963, Valentyn Sapronov played for a team called Shakhtar Stalino. This team is now known as FC Shakhtar Donetsk. He played in 205 league games for them. During his time as a forward, he scored 27 goals. This shows he was a key player for his team.
Playing for His Country
In 1956, Valentyn Sapronov also had the chance to play for his country. He played one game for the Ukraine national team. Representing your country in sports is a big honor for any athlete.
Becoming a Manager
After his playing days were over, Valentyn Sapronov decided to become a football manager. He used his experience from playing to help lead other teams. From 1971 to 1972, he managed a team called Lokomotyv Donetsk.
