Vladimir Dolgopolov facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vladimir Mikhailovich Dolgopolov | ||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, Russian SFSR | ||
| Date of death | 12 June 2016 (aged 54) | ||
| Place of death | Saint Petersburg, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1987 | FC Zenit Leningrad | 208 | (4) |
| 1988 | FC Dynamo Leningrad | 0 | (0) |
| 1988–1989 | FC Dynamo Moscow | 25 | (0) |
| 1989–1992 | FC Zenit St. Petersburg | 50 | (0) |
| 1992 | Vasa IFK | 20 | (1) |
| 1993–1994 | Tevalte Tallinn | 9 | (1) |
| 2000 | FC Lokomotiv St. Petersburg | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Vladimir Mikhailovich Dolgopolov was a professional football player from Russia. He was born on December 24, 1961, in Leningrad, which is now known as Saint Petersburg. Vladimir passed away on June 12, 2016. He was known for playing as a defender on the field. A defender's main job in football is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Vladimir Dolgopolov's Football Journey
Vladimir Dolgopolov had a long and interesting career in football. He played for several clubs during his time as a professional.
Early Career and Zenit Leningrad
Vladimir started his professional football journey in 1980. His first team was FC Zenit Leningrad. This team played in the Soviet Top League, which was the highest football league in the Soviet Union at that time. He played a lot of games for Zenit Leningrad, showing his skills as a defender. He stayed with the club for many years, from 1979 to 1987. During this time, he played over 200 matches.
Moving to Other Clubs
After his time with Zenit, Vladimir played for other teams. In 1988, he briefly joined FC Dynamo Leningrad. Later that year, he moved to FC Dynamo Moscow, another well-known club. He played 25 games for them over two seasons.
Return to Zenit
Vladimir returned to his former club, FC Zenit St. Petersburg, in 1989. He played for them again until 1992. This shows how important he was to the team.
International Experience
Towards the end of his career, Vladimir also played for teams outside of Russia. In 1992, he played for Vasa IFK in Finland. He then moved to Tevalte Tallinn in Estonia, where he played from 1993 to 1994. These experiences allowed him to play football in different countries.
Later Years
Vladimir Dolgopolov played his last professional game in 2000 for FC Lokomotiv St. Petersburg. He had a long and successful career as a defender. He was a dedicated player who contributed to many teams.
