Viktor Onopko facts for kids
Onopko in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Viktor Savelyevich Onopko | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Luhansk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Rostov, Russia (assistant coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986 | Stakhanovets Stakhanov | 4 | (0) |
| 1986–1988 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | (0) |
| 1989 | Dynamo Kyiv | 0 | (0) |
| 1990–1991 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 45 | (4) |
| 1992–1995 | Spartak Moscow | 108 | (23) |
| 1995–2002 | Real Oviedo | 216 | (7) |
| 2002–2003 | Rayo Vallecano | 28 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Alania Vladikavkaz | 7 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Saturn | 51 | (1) |
| Total | 462 | (33) | |
| International career | |||
| 1991 | USSR U-21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1992 | CIS | 4 | (0) |
| 1992–2004 | Russia | 109 | (7) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009–2020 | CSKA Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 2021– | Russia (assistant) | ||
| 2022– | Rostov (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko is a famous Russian football player who used to play as a defender. He was born on October 14, 1969. Today, he works as an assistant coach for two teams: FC Rostov in the Russian Premier League and the Russia national team.
Viktor Onopko was known for playing many games for the Russia national team. For a long time, he held the record for the most international games played for Russia.
Contents
Playing Career: A Football Journey
Viktor Onopko started his football career in 1986. He played for several different clubs during his time as a professional player.
Early Club Teams
He played for teams like Shakhtar Donetsk and Spartak Moscow. These were important clubs in his early career.
Playing in Spain
Later, he moved to Spain and played for Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano. Playing in a different country helped him gain new experiences.
Finishing His Playing Days
Before he retired as a player in 2005, he also played for Alania Vladikavkaz and Saturn Ramenskoye. He had a long and successful career on the field.
International Football: Representing His Country
Viktor Onopko had the choice to play for either the Ukrainian or Russian national teams. He decided to play for Russia.
Playing for Russia
He played a total of 109 games for the Russia national team. He also played 4 games for the CIS team in 1992.
Big Tournaments
Onopko played in major international tournaments. He was part of the Russian team in the 1994 and 2002 World Cups. He also played in the 1996 Euros. In 2003, his team won the Cyprus friendly tournament.
After Retirement
Even after he stopped playing professionally, he still enjoyed football. In 2009, he was part of the Russian team that won the 2009 Legends Cup, which is a tournament for former players.
Coaching Career: Sharing His Knowledge
After his playing career, Viktor Onopko became a football coach. He has been an assistant coach for many years.
Coaching at CSKA Moscow
He worked as an assistant coach for CSKA Moscow for 11 years. This was a long time to help guide a team.
Coaching the National Team
In July 2021, he became an assistant coach for the Russia national team. He works alongside the head coach, Valeri Karpin.
Coaching at FC Rostov
In February 2022, he also joined FC Rostov as an assistant coach. This means he helps coach both a club team and the national team.
Personal Life: Beyond the Field
Viktor Onopko was born in a city called Voroshilovgrad, which is now known as Luhansk. This city was part of the Soviet Union at the time.
Citizenship and Family
After the Soviet Union ended in 1991, he became a citizen of both Ukraine and Russia. Viktor has a younger brother named Serhiy, who also played football professionally.
Achievements and Awards
Viktor Onopko won several important titles and awards during his career.
Team Trophies
- Russian Premier League: He won this league three times with Spartak Moscow in 1992, 1993, and 1994.
- Soviet Cup: He won this cup with Spartak Moscow in 1992.
- Russian Cup: He also won the Russian Cup with Spartak Moscow in 1994.
Individual Awards
- Footballer of the Year in Russia: He was named the best footballer in Russia twice by Futbol magazine (1992, 1993) and once by Sport-Express newspaper (1993).
See also
In Spanish: Víktor Onopko para niños
