Milton Nienov (born 29 March 1968) is a Brazilian goalkeeper coach and former goalkeeper.[1] He has worked with clubs in Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania and Sudan, and is currently the goalkeeper coach for Al-Merrikh SC.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 March 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Palmitos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Merrikh | ||
Career
editNienov began his youth career as a footballer with Brazilian club Chapecoense, playing as a goalkeeper, and going on to make his professional debut with Figueirense.[1] He also played with several clubs in the lower divisions of the Brazilian football league system, such as ABC, Brasil de Farroupilha[3] and Esportivo.[1]
In 2001, he joined Figueirense FC as a goalkeeper coach, working for the club for four years until 2005.[4] He later signed for Sport Recife[2] between 2005 and 2007, and Vasco da Gama in 2007 until 2008.[4] In 2009, he signed with South African club Free State Stars F.C. for five years until 2014, and later, Polokwane City F.C. for a year until 2015.[4] He was also the goalkeeper coach at Simba S.C. between 2021 and 2022, and Young Africans S.C. between 2022 and 2023.[5][6][7] He has also had other roles, such as technical director, with Super Eagles.[7]
He was called up to be the goalkeeper coach for the Botswana national football team[8] in the qualifiers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[9]
Personal life
editNienov was born in Brazil on 29 March 1968, in Palmitos.[4] His son, Gustavo Martins Nienov, is also a footballer, having played for the U20 team of Clube Atlético Catarinense and the U21 team of Pedra Branca Esporte Club.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Conheça a história do preparador de goleiros Milton Nienov, de Palmitos, Diregional.com.br, 25 January 2023
- ^ a b "Milton Nienov - Al-Merreikh - Perfil do Treinador". www.ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Milton Nienov - Informações e Estatísticas do Jogador". www.ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c d Milton Nienov - Goalkeeper Coach, Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C.
- ^ Former PSL Coach Leaves Yanga, iDiski Times, 15 June 2023
- ^ Former PSL coach Milton Nienov lands Yanga job, Snl24, 17 January 2022
- ^ a b Sang, Kiplagat (24 January 2021), Simba SC appoint Nienov as goalkeeper coach, Manara claims Bruce interest, Goal.com
- ^ Convocado por Botsuana para ser preparador de goleiros, Avassessoria.com.br, 23 November 2023
- ^ Catarinense Milton Nienov é convocado pela seleção de Botsuana, Polidorojunior.com.br, 11 November 2023
- ^ Gustavo, Ogol.com.br