Valeriy Zuyev facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Valeriy Leonidovych Zuyev | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Kiev, Ukrainian SSR | ||
| Date of death | 6 May 2016 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Kiev, Ukraine | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1963–1969 | FC Dynamo Kyiv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1979 | FC Dynamo Kyiv | 68 | (1) |
| 1980–1981 | FC SKA Rostov-on-Don | 47 | (0) |
| 1981 | SKA Kyiv | 22 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk | 28 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1975 | USSR | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1993–1994 | FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv (assistant) | ||
| 1995 | Ukraine (assistant) | ||
| 1995–1997 | FC Dynamo Kyiv (assistant) | ||
| 1997–2000 | FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv | ||
| 2000–2002 | FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv (assistant) | ||
| 2002–2012 | FC Dynamo Kyiv (assistant) | ||
| 2013 | SC Tavriya Simferopol (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Valeriy Zuyev (born November 7, 1952 – died May 6, 2016) was a talented football player and coach from Ukraine. He was born in Kiev, which is the capital city of Ukraine. Valeriy Zuyev played as a defender during his career.
He played for the USSR national team in 1975. This was during a qualifying game for the UEFA Euro 1976 tournament against Turkey.
Valeriy Zuyev passed away in Kiev on May 6, 2016, at the age of 63, after a long illness.
Valeriy Zuyev's Early Life and Youth Career
Valeriy Zuyev started his football journey at a young age. From 1963 to 1969, he was part of the youth team at FC Dynamo Kyiv. This is a very famous football club in Ukraine. Playing for a big club's youth team meant he was learning from the best coaches and getting ready for a professional career.
Playing Career Highlights
Valeriy Zuyev spent most of his playing career with FC Dynamo Kyiv. He played for their main team from 1969 to 1979. During this time, he played 68 games and scored 1 goal as a defender.
After his time at Dynamo Kyiv, he played for a few other clubs:
- From 1980 to 1981, he played for FC SKA Rostov-on-Don. He played 47 games there.
- In 1981, he moved to SKA Kyiv, where he played 22 games.
- His last club was FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, where he played from 1982 to 1983, appearing in 28 games.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Valeriy Zuyev became a football coach. He spent many years helping other players develop their skills.
His coaching roles included:
- Assistant Coach at FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv: He started as an assistant coach for Dynamo Kyiv's second team from 1993 to 1994.
- Assistant Coach for Ukraine National Team: In 1995, he briefly served as an assistant coach for the Ukraine national football team.
- Assistant Coach at FC Dynamo Kyiv: He returned to his former club, FC Dynamo Kyiv, as an assistant coach from 1995 to 1997.
- Head Coach at FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv: From 1997 to 2000, he became the main coach for FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv.
- More Assistant Roles: He continued as an assistant coach for FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv (2000–2002) and then for the main FC Dynamo Kyiv team again from 2002 to 2012. This shows how much he was valued by the club.
- Assistant at SC Tavriya Simferopol: His last coaching role was as an assistant at SC Tavriya Simferopol in 2013.
Valeriy Zuyev dedicated his life to football, first as a player and then as a coach, helping many young talents grow in the sport.
