Vitaliy Khmelnytskyi facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vitaliy Hryhorovych Khmelnytskyi | ||
| Date of birth | 12 June 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Orichiw gebit, Reichskommissariat Ukraine | ||
| Date of death | 13 February 2019 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Kyiv, Ukraine | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961 | Azovstal Jdanov | 18 | (3) |
| 1962–1964 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 73 | (8) |
| 1965–1972 | Dynamo Kyiv | 217 | (54) |
| Total | 308 | (65) | |
| National team | |||
| 1965–1971 | USSR | 20 | (7) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1973–1974 | Granit Cherkasy | ||
| 1978–1979 | Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih | ||
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Vitaliy Hryhorovych Khmelnytskyi (Ukrainian: Віталій Григорович Хмельницький) was a famous Ukrainian football player and coach. He was born on June 12, 1943, and passed away on February 13, 2019. Vitaliy was known for his skills as a striker, scoring many goals during his career.
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Playing Career Highlights
Vitaliy Khmelnytskyi played for several important football clubs. He started his professional career in 1961.
Early Club Years
He first played for Azovstal Jdanov in 1961. After that, from 1962 to 1964, he joined Shakhtar Donetsk. He quickly became a key player for these teams.
Time with Dynamo Kyiv
Vitaliy spent most of his career with Dynamo Kyiv. He played for them from 1965 to 1972. During his time there, he played 217 games and scored 54 goals. Dynamo Kyiv was one of the strongest teams in the Soviet Union.
Achievements and Awards
Vitaliy Khmelnytskyi won many important titles during his playing days.
- He helped his team win the Soviet Top League four times. These wins were in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1971. The Soviet Top League was the top football championship in the Soviet Union.
- He also won the Soviet Cup twice. This cup is a major knockout competition. His team lifted the trophy in 1964 and 1966.
Playing for His Country
Vitaliy Khmelnytskyi also represented the USSR.
- He played 20 games for the national team between 1965 and 1971. When a player "caps" for a country, it means they have played in an official match for their national team.
- He was part of the USSR team that played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
After Playing: Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Vitaliy Khmelnytskyi became a football coach.
- He coached Granit Cherkasy from 1973 to 1974.
- Later, he coached Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih from 1978 to 1979. He continued to share his knowledge and love for the game.
