Vladimir Kesarev facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vladimir Petrovich Kesarev | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, USSR | ||
| Date of death | 19 January 2015 (aged 84) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mashinostroitel' Moscow | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1956–1965 | FC Dynamo Moscow | 194 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1957–1960 | USSR | 14 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1967–1980 | FC Dynamo Moscow (youth teams) | ||
| 1981–1984 | FC Dynamo Vologda | ||
| 1985 | Dynamo Kashira | ||
| 1986 | FC Dynamo Makhachkala | ||
| 1990–1991 | Dynamo Yakutsk | ||
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Vladimir Petrovich Kesarev (Russian: Владимир Петрович Кесарев; 26 February 1930 – 19 January 2015) was a famous Soviet Russian footballer. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
He was a key player for FC Dynamo Moscow for many years. He also played for the USSR national football team.
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Vladimir Kesarev: A Football Star
Vladimir Kesarev was born in Moscow, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He became a professional football player and was known for his strong defense. He played for one of the biggest clubs in the Soviet Union.
Playing for FC Dynamo Moscow
Kesarev spent most of his playing career with FC Dynamo Moscow. He joined the club in 1956 and stayed there until 1965. During his time with Dynamo, he played in 194 games. He even scored one goal, which is rare for a defender!
- He helped Dynamo Moscow win the Soviet Top League championship four times.
- These wins happened in 1957, 1959, 1963, and 1964.
- Winning these titles showed how important he was to the team's success.
Representing His Country: USSR National Team
Vladimir Kesarev also played for the USSR national football team. He earned 14 "caps," which means he played in 14 international matches for his country.
- He was part of the team that went to the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden.
- The World Cup is a huge international football tournament.
- He was also selected for the first-ever 1960 European Nations' Cup in 1960.
- The Soviet team won this tournament, becoming champions of Europe!
- Even though he was in the squad, he did not play in any games during that specific tournament.
After His Playing Career: Coaching
After he stopped playing football, Vladimir Kesarev became a coach. He worked with several teams, often helping younger players develop their skills.
- He coached youth teams at his old club, FC Dynamo Moscow, from 1967 to 1980.
- He also coached other clubs like FC Dynamo Vologda, Dynamo Kashira, FC Dynamo Makhachkala, and Dynamo Yakutsk.
- His coaching career showed his continued dedication to football.
Vladimir Kesarev passed away on January 19, 2015, at the age of 84. He is remembered as an important figure in Soviet and Russian football history.
