Viktor Matviyenko facts for kids
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Viktor Matviyenko at age 27 in 1975
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Viktor Antonovych Matviyenko | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Zaporizhzhia, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) | ||
| Date of death | 29 November 2018 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Kyiv, Ukraine | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Metalurh Zaporizhzhia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1966–1967 | Metalurh Zaporizhzhia | ||
| 1968–1969 | SKA Odesa | 44 | (1) |
| 1970 | Metalurh Zaporizhzhia | 23 | (1) |
| 1970–1977 | Dynamo Kyiv | 188 | (7) |
| 1978 | Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk | 21 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1971–1972 | Soviet Union | 21 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1979 | Avanhard Rivne (assistant) | ||
| 1980–1982 | Avanhard Rivne | ||
| 1985 | Avanhard Rivne | ||
| 1991–1992 | Orlęta Łuków (Poland) | ||
| 1993 | Podillya Khmelnytskyi | ||
| 1993 | Torpedo Zaporizhzhia | ||
| 1994 | Bukovyna Chernivtsi | ||
| 1995 | Tiligul-Tiras Tiraspol | ||
| 1996–1997 | Torpedo Zaporizhzhia | ||
| 1998 | Dustlik | ||
| 2001–2002 | Stal Alchevsk (assistant) | ||
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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Representing  Soviet Union |
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| Men’s Football | ||
| Bronze | 1976 Montreal | Team competition |
Viktor Antonovych Matviyenko (Ukrainian: Віктор Антонович Матвієнко; November 9, 1948 – November 29, 2018) was a famous football player and coach from the Soviet Union and Ukraine. He was known for being a strong defender on the field.
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Viktor Matviyenko's Football Journey
Viktor Matviyenko was born in Zaporizhzhia, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. He grew up loving football and became a professional player. Later, he also became a football coach, sharing his knowledge with new generations of players.
His Amazing Playing Career
Viktor Matviyenko played for several football clubs during his career. He started with FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia from 1966 to 1967. Then he moved to SC Odesa for two years. He returned to FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia briefly in 1970.
His most successful time was with Dynamo Kyiv. He played there from 1970 to 1977. During these years, he played in 188 matches and scored 7 goals. He finished his playing career at Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in 1978.
Winning Big Trophies
Viktor Matviyenko was part of some very successful teams. With Dynamo Kyiv, he won the Soviet Top League four times. This was the top football league in the Soviet Union. He also helped his team win the Soviet Cup in 1974.
His team also achieved international success. They won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1975. This is a big European competition for teams that win their national cups. In the same year, they also won the UEFA Super Cup. This match is played between the winners of the Champions League and the Cup Winners' Cup.
Playing for His Country
Viktor Matviyenko also played for the USSR national football team. He played in 21 international matches between 1971 and 1977. He was part of the team that played in UEFA Euro 1972.
He also represented his country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. His team won a bronze medal in the football tournament, which was a great achievement.
His Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Viktor Matviyenko became a football coach. He started as an assistant coach at Avanhard Rivne in 1979. He then became the main coach for the same team from 1980 to 1982 and again in 1985.
He coached many different teams, including Orlęta Łuków in Poland and several clubs in Ukraine like Podillya Khmelnytskyi, Torpedo Zaporizhzhia, and Bukovyna Chernivtsi. He even coached teams in Moldova and Uzbekistan. His last coaching role was as an assistant at FC Stal Alchevsk from 2001 to 2002.
Viktor Matviyenko passed away on November 29, 2018, just 20 days after his 70th birthday. He is remembered as a talented player and a dedicated coach.
