Vasili Zhupikov facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vasili Mikhailovich Zhupikov | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Astrakhan, Russian SFSR | ||
| Date of death | 7 June 2015 (aged 61) | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lokomotiv Astrakhan | |||
| Smena Astrakhan | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972-1974 | Volgar Astrakhan | ||
| 1975-1976 | Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev | 63 | (1) |
| 1977-1985 | FC Torpedo Moscow | 256 | (3) |
| 1986 | FC Dynamo Moscow | 6 | (0) |
| 1987-1988 | SK Tallinna Sport | 66 | (10) |
| 1989 | FC Lada Togliatti | 36 | (3) |
| 1989-1993 | FC Krylia Sovetov Samara | 110 | (2) |
| 1993 | FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1977-1979 | USSR | 15 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1993-1997 | FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (assistant) | ||
| 1997-2001 | FC Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod (assistant) | ||
| 2001-2002 | FC Torpedo-ZIL (youth teams) | ||
| 2002-2005 | FC Volgar-Gazprom Astrakhan (assistant) | ||
| 2006-2015 | FC Moscow (youth teams) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Vasili Mikhailovich Zhupikov (born January 16, 1954 – died June 7, 2015) was a famous football player from the Soviet Union. Later, he became a coach in Russia. He was known for being a strong defender on the field.
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Who Was Vasili Zhupikov?
Vasili Zhupikov was a talented football player. He played for many different teams. He also represented his country. After his playing days, he became a football coach.
Playing Career
Vasili Zhupikov started his football journey early. He played for several clubs. He was known for his strong defense.
Early Life and Youth Clubs
Vasili was born in Astrakhan, Russia. He started playing football as a young boy. He joined youth teams like Lokomotiv Astrakhan. He also played for Smena Astrakhan.
Club Teams
Vasili played for many professional clubs. His first team was Volgar Astrakhan. He played there from 1972 to 1974.
- He then moved to Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev. He played 63 games there.
- His longest time was with FC Torpedo Moscow. He played 256 games for them! He scored 3 goals. This was from 1977 to 1985.
- In 1986, he played briefly for FC Dynamo Moscow.
- He also played for SK Tallinna Sport and FC Lada Togliatti.
- Later, he returned to FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He played 110 more games there.
- His last club was FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in 1993.
Playing for His Country
Vasili Zhupikov also played for the USSR national team. He made his first appearance on September 7, 1977. This was in a game against Poland.
- He played a total of 15 games for his country.
- He was part of the team during the UEFA Euro 1980 qualifiers. However, the USSR team did not make it to the final tournament that year.
- He played for the national team from 1977 to 1979. He also had one more game in 1984.
Coaching Days
After he stopped playing, Vasili became a football coach. He worked with several teams. He often helped coach youth teams.
Becoming a Coach
Vasili started his coaching career in 1993. His first role was as an assistant coach. He helped out at FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. This was the same club where he finished his playing career.
Coaching Different Teams
He continued to work as an assistant coach for many years.
- From 1997 to 2001, he was an assistant at FC Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod.
- He also coached youth teams. From 2001 to 2002, he worked with the youth teams at FC Torpedo-ZIL.
- He went back to his hometown club, FC Volgar-Gazprom Astrakhan. He was an assistant coach there from 2002 to 2005.
- His last coaching role was with FC Moscow's youth teams. He worked there from 2006 until 2015.
Vasili Zhupikov passed away on June 7, 2015. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated player and coach in Russian football.
