Vasili Kulkov facts for kids
Kulkov in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vassily Sergeyevich Kulkov | ||
| Date of birth | 11 June 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, Soviet Union | ||
| Date of death | 10 October 2020 (aged 54) | ||
| Place of death | Moscow, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central defender / Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dynamo Moscow | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1984–1985 | Dynamo Kashira | 52 | (7) |
| 1986 | Spartak Moscow (reserves) | 12 | (2) |
| 1986–1987 | Krasnaya Presnya | 51 | (11) |
| 1988 | Spartak Ordzhonikidze | 42 | (3) |
| 1989–1991 | Spartak Moscow | 75 | (4) |
| 1991–1994 | Benfica | 53 | (6) |
| 1994–1995 | Porto | 24 | (2) |
| 1995–1997 | Spartak Moscow | 18 | (0) |
| 1996 | → Millwall (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 41 | (2) |
| 1999 | Krylia Sovetov | 7 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Alverca | 19 | (0) |
| 2001 | Shatura | ||
| Total | 400 | (37) | |
| National team | |||
| 1989–1991 | USSR | 20 | (0) |
| 1992 | CIS | 1 | (0) |
| 1992–1995 | Russia | 21 | (5) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2003 | Marítimo (assistant) | ||
| 2003 | FC Khimki (assistant) | ||
| 2005 | Tom Tomsk (assistant) | ||
| 2007 | Lokomotiv Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 2009–2013 | Spartak Moscow (reserves assistant) | ||
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Vassily Sergeyevich Kulkov (Василий Серге́евич Кульков; June 11, 1966 – October 10, 2020) was a talented Russian footballer and later a manager. He was born in Moscow, the capital city of Russia.
Kulkov was known for playing in defense, often as a central defender. He could also play in the midfield as a defensive midfielder. He became famous for his time playing with Spartak Moscow in Russia and Benfica in Portugal. He also played for the Russian national team from 1992 to 1995.
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Who Was Vassily Kulkov?
Vassily Kulkov was a professional football player from Russia. He played in many important matches during his career. After he stopped playing, he became a football coach. He passed away on October 10, 2020, at the age of 54.
Early Football Journey
Vassily started his football career in Russia. He played for several teams before joining bigger clubs.
- In 1984 and 1985, he played for Dynamo Kashira.
- He then spent time with Krasnaya Presnya and Spartak Ordzhonikidze.
- These early years helped him develop his skills as a strong defender.
Playing for Big Clubs
Kulkov played for some of the most well-known football clubs.
- He joined Spartak Moscow in 1989. This is one of Russia's biggest teams.
- From 1991 to 1994, he moved to Portugal to play for Benfica.
- After Benfica, he played for another famous Portuguese club, Porto.
- He returned to Spartak Moscow in 1995.
- He also had a short loan spell with Millwall in England.
- Later, he played for Zenit St. Petersburg in Russia.
National Team Career
Vassily Kulkov also represented his country on the international stage.
- He played for the USSR national team from 1989 to 1991.
- In 1992, he played one match for the CIS team.
- From 1992 to 1995, he was a key player for the Russian national team. He scored 5 goals for Russia.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player, Vassily Kulkov became a football coach.
- He worked as an assistant coach for several teams.
- These included Marítimo, FC Khimki, Tom Tomsk, and Lokomotiv Moscow.
- From 2009 to 2013, he was an assistant coach for the reserve team of Spartak Moscow.
Vassily Kulkov died in Moscow on October 10, 2020. He was 54 years old.
