Yuri Pshenichnikov facts for kids
Yuri Pshenichnikov in 1967
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yuri Pavlovich Pshenichnikov | ||
| Date of birth | 2 June 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Tashkent, USSR | ||
| Date of death | 20 December 2019 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Moscow, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1956–1957 | Trudovye Rezervy Tashkent | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1958–1959 | Trudovye Rezervy Tashkent | ||
| 1960–1967 | FC Pakhtakor Tashkent | 177 | (0) |
| 1968–1971 | CSKA Moscow | 66 | (0) |
| 1972 | FC Pakhtakor Tashkent | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1966–1970 | USSR | 19 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1978 | CSKA Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 1979–1983 | Conthab (Laos) | ||
| 1989 | Consfab Antananarivu (Madagascar) | ||
| 1990 | FC SKA Rostov-on-Don | ||
| 1991 | FC Presnya Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 1992 | FC Presnya Moscow (director) | ||
| 1993 | FC Asmaral Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 1994–1995 | Ras AlKhaima Club | ||
| 1999–2000 | CSKA Moscow (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2005–2007 | FC Dynamo Moscow (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2008– | FC Spartak-2 Moscow (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Yuri Pavlovich Pshenichnikov (born June 2, 1940 – died December 20, 2019) was a famous Soviet football player. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for the USSR national team. After his playing days, he became a football coach. Yuri was born in Tashkent, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. He passed away in Moscow, Russia.
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Playing Career Highlights
Yuri Pshenichnikov started his football journey in 1956. He played for youth teams like Trudovye Rezervy Tashkent. He quickly became known for his skills as a goalkeeper.
Club Success
Yuri played for two main clubs during his career. From 1960 to 1967, he was with FC Pakhtakor Tashkent. He played 177 games for them. Later, from 1968 to 1971, he joined CSKA Moscow. With CSKA Moscow, he played 66 games. In 1970, he helped CSKA Moscow win the Soviet Top League, which was a big achievement. He also returned to Pakhtakor Tashkent for a short time in 1972.
National Team Appearances
Yuri Pshenichnikov was also an important player for his country. He played for the USSR national football team from 1966 to 1970. He earned 19 caps, which means he played in 19 international matches. He also took part in the UEFA Euro 1968 tournament, representing the Soviet Union.
Achievements and Awards
Yuri Pshenichnikov received several awards for his excellent performance.
- Soviet Top League winner: He won this top league title in 1970 with CSKA Moscow.
- Soviet Goalkeeper of the Year: He was named the best goalkeeper in the Soviet Union in 1968.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Yuri Pshenichnikov became a football coach. He coached different teams, including some in other countries. He even won titles as a manager in Laos.
- Lao League winner: He won the league title in Laos in 1981 and 1982 as a manager.
- Lao Cup winner: He also won the cup competition in Laos in 1980.
Yuri Pshenichnikov also worked as a goalkeeping coach for famous clubs like CSKA Moscow and FC Dynamo Moscow. He helped train new generations of goalkeepers.
