Yevhen Lemeshko facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yevhen Pylypovych Lemeshko | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Mykolaiv, Ukrainian SSR | ||
| Date of death | 2 June 2016 (aged 85) | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956 | Ukraine | 2 | (-2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1960–1966 | FC Dynamo Khmelnytskyi | ||
| 1967 | FC Karpaty Lviv | ||
| 1968–1970 | FC Dynamo Khmelnytskyi | ||
| 1971–1974 | FC Sudobudivnyk Mykolaiv | ||
| 1977–1988 | FC Metalist Kharkiv | ||
| 1989–1993 | FC Torpedo Zaporizhia | ||
| 1993 | FC Metalist Kharkiv | ||
Yevhen Lemeshko (Ukrainian: Євген Пилипович Лемешко) was a famous Ukrainian football coach. He was born on December 11, 1930, and passed away on June 2, 2016, at 85 years old. Yevhen started his career playing football for FC Dynamo Kyiv. However, an injury made him change his path. He then became a successful football coach. In 1980, he earned the special title of Merited Coach of Ukraine. This title is given to coaches who have achieved great things in sports.
Playing for Ukraine
In 1956, Yevhen Lemeshko played a few games for the Ukraine team. These games were part of a big sports event called the Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR. It was a major competition for athletes from different parts of the Soviet Union.
Achievements as a Coach
Yevhen Lemeshko had many successes as a football coach. He helped his teams win several important championships.
Championship Wins
- Champion of Ukraine
- Winners (3):
- 1974 with Sudnobudivnyk
- 1978 with Metalist
- 1990 with Torpedo Zaporizhia
- Winners (3):
- Champion of USSR
- Winners (1): 1981
- USSR Cup
- Winners (1): 1988 with Metalist
Family Connections
Yevhen Lemeshko was related to another well-known football person. He was the father-in-law of Oleh Protasov. Oleh Protasov is also a famous Ukrainian football player and coach.
