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Yuri Susloparov
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Full name Yuri Vladimirovich Susloparov
Date of birth (1958-08-14)14 August 1958
Place of birth Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
Date of death 28 May 2012(2012-05-28) (aged 53)
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Defender / Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976 FC Metalist Kharkiv 0 (0)
1977–1980 FC Karpaty Lviv 78 (3)
1981–1985 FC Torpedo Moscow 115 (14)
1986–1990 FC Spartak Moscow 80 (1)
1992 FC Veres Rivne 22 (3)
1993 FC Krasnogvardeyets Moscow
National team
1981–1982 USSR 7 (0)
Teams managed
2001–2002 Abahani Krira Chakra
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Yuri Vladimirovich Susloparov (Russian: Юрий Владимирович Суслопаров) was a talented football player and manager from the Soviet Union. He was born on August 14, 1958, in Kharkiv, which was then part of the Ukrainian SSR. Yuri played as both a strong defender and a skilled Midfielder. He passed away on May 28, 2012.

Yuri Susloparov played for several important clubs during his career. These included FC Metalist Kharkiv, FC Karpaty Lviv, FC Torpedo Moscow, and FC Spartak Moscow. He was known for his dedication and skill on the field.

Football Career Highlights

Yuri Susloparov started his professional football journey in 1976. He quickly became a key player for his teams. His time with FC Torpedo Moscow and FC Spartak Moscow was especially successful.

Playing for Top Clubs

From 1981 to 1985, Yuri played for FC Torpedo Moscow. He appeared in 115 matches for the club, scoring 14 goals. After that, he moved to FC Spartak Moscow in 1986. He played 80 games for Spartak until 1990.

Winning the Soviet Top League

With FC Spartak Moscow, Yuri achieved great success. He helped his team win the Soviet Top League championship twice. These victories happened in 1987 and 1989. The Soviet Top League was the highest football division in the Soviet Union. He also helped Spartak win the bronze medal in 1986.

International Football Career

Yuri Susloparov also represented his country on the international stage. He played for the Soviet Union national team. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any footballer.

Debut for the USSR Team

Yuri made his first appearance for the USSR national team on October 7, 1981. This was an important World Cup qualifying match against Turkey. It showed he was one of the best players in the country.

Playing in the World Cup

In 1982, Yuri Susloparov was part of the Soviet Union squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. This major tournament was held in Spain. He played in one match during the finals. He came on as a substitute in the game against Brazil. Brazil won that match 2–1 in Seville.

Under-21 European Champion

Before his senior national team debut, Yuri also achieved success with the youth national team. He was part of the team that won the 1980 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was a significant achievement for young players.

Life After Playing

After retiring as a player, Yuri Susloparov continued his involvement in football. He became a football manager. From 2001 to 2002, he managed Abahani Krira Chakra. This club is based in Bangladesh.

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