Vladimir Kazachyonok facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vladimir Aleksandrovich Kazachyonok | ||
| Date of birth | 6 September 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Kolpino, Russian SFSR | ||
| Date of death | 26 March 2017 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Saint Petersburg, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Izhorets Kolpino | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1975 | Zenit Leningrad | 46 | (7) |
| 1976–1978 | FC Dynamo Moscow | 64 | (12) |
| 1979–1983 | Zenit Leningrad | 144 | (58) |
| International career | |||
| 1976, 1979 | USSR | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1987–1989 | Dynamo Leningrad | ||
| ? | Zenit Leningrad (youth team) | ||
| 2001–2002 | FC Svetogorets Svetogorsk | ||
| 2003 | FC Dynamo St. Petersburg | ||
| 2004–2005 | FC Petrotrest St. Petersburg | ||
| 2006–2007 | FC Khimki | ||
| 2009 | FC Smena-Zenit St. Petersburg | ||
| 2010–2011 | JK Sillamäe Kalev | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Kazachyonok (Russian: Владимир Александрович Казачёнок) was a famous football player and coach from the Soviet Union and Russia. He was born on September 6, 1952, and passed away on March 26, 2017. Before he passed, he was in charge of the youth academy at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
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Vladimir Kazachyonok: A Football Journey
Vladimir Kazachyonok was a talented football player who became well-known for his skills as a striker. He played for several important teams during his career and later became a respected coach.
Playing Career
Vladimir Kazachyonok started his professional football journey in 1971. He played for Zenit Leningrad from 1971 to 1975. After that, he moved to FC Dynamo Moscow for a few years, from 1976 to 1978. He then returned to Zenit Leningrad, where he played from 1979 until 1983.
During his time as a player, Kazachyonok was known for scoring goals. He played many matches and scored a total of 77 goals for his clubs.
International Matches
Vladimir Kazachyonok also had the chance to play for his country. He represented the USSR in two international matches. His first game was a friendly match against Brazil on December 1, 1976. He also played in a qualifying match for the UEFA Euro 1980 tournament against Finland.
Coaching and Beyond
After his playing career, Vladimir Kazachyonok became a football coach. He coached several teams, helping to train new generations of players. Some of the clubs he managed include Dynamo Leningrad, FC Svetogorets Svetogorsk, and FC Khimki.
He also spent time coaching the youth team at Zenit Leningrad, helping young players develop their skills. Later in his career, he became the academy director for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he worked until he passed away in 2017. He was 64 years old.
