Valeri Sinau facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valeri Nikolayevich Sinau | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | RSFSR, USSR | ||
| Date of death | 18 March 2023 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | SKA Rostov | 0 | (0) |
| 1967–1968 | Zorya Luhansk | 36 | (0) |
| 1969 | SKA Rostov | 27 | (0) |
| 1970 | Mashuk Pyatigorsk | ||
| 1971 | Avtomobilist Nalchik | 12 | (0) |
| 1972 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 0 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Lokomotiv Vinnytsia | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1980–1981 | Torpedo Togliatti | ||
| 1984 | Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don (director) | ||
| 1985–1990 | Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don | ||
| 1991 | APK Azov | ||
| 1992 | Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod (assistant) | ||
| 1994–1995 | SKA Rostov | ||
| 1996 | Torpedo Arzamas | ||
| 1997 | Torpedo Arzamas | ||
| 1998 | Kuban Krasnodar | ||
| 1999 | Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod (assistant) | ||
| 2001 | Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod | ||
| 2005 | Alternativa Rostov-on-Don (D4) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Valeri Nikolayevich Sinau (born September 10, 1944 – died March 18, 2023) was a talented football player and coach from Russia. He spent many years involved in the sport, both on the field as a defender and later guiding teams from the sidelines.
Valeri Sinau's Football Journey
Valeri Sinau was a well-known figure in Russian football. He was born in 1944 and became a professional player. Later in his life, he became a successful football coach.
Playing Days
Valeri Sinau started his professional football career in 1964. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. He played for several different clubs during his career.
- SKA Rostov: He played for SKA Rostov in two different periods, from 1964 to 1966 and again in 1969.
- Zorya Luhansk: From 1967 to 1968, he played for Zorya Luhansk.
- Other Clubs: Valeri also played for Mashuk Pyatigorsk in 1970, Avtomobilist Nalchik in 1971, Lokomotiv Moscow in 1972, and Lokomotiv Vinnytsia from 1972 to 1973.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Valeri Sinau became a football coach. He managed many different teams over the years, sharing his knowledge and experience with new generations of players.
- Early Coaching: He started coaching in 1980 with Torpedo Togliatti.
- Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don: He had a long connection with Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don, first as a director in 1984 and then as a manager from 1985 to 1990.
- Other Teams: Valeri also coached teams like APK Azov, SKA Rostov (where he also played), Torpedo Arzamas, and Kuban Krasnodar.
- Assistant and Later Roles: He also worked as an assistant coach for Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod and later became their manager. His last known coaching role was with Alternativa Rostov-on-Don in 2005.
His Legacy
Valeri Sinau passed away in Rostov-on-Don on March 18, 2023, when he was 78 years old. He is remembered for his dedication to football, both as a player who defended his team's goal and as a coach who helped many players grow.
See also
In Spanish: Valeri Sinau para niños
