Valeriy Zavenovich Galustov (Russian: Валерий Галустов; 9 January 1939 – 18 May 2017) was a footballer who last played as a midfielder for Zorya.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valeriy Zavenovich Galustov | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 2017 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Ukraine | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956 | Neftqaz | ||
| 1957–1958 | Khimik | ||
| 1959–1963 | Zorya | 157 | (13) |
| 1964 | Dynamo (Kyiv) | 0 | (0) |
| 1964–1968 | Zorya | 172 | (17) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Galustov captained Ukrainian side Zorya.[1] He mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his shooting ability and passing ability.[2]
Post-playing career edit
Galustov was part of the meeting that founded the Luhansk People's Republic national football team.
Managerial career edit
After retiring from professional football, Galustov worked as a coach, helping Ukrainian side Zorya win the league.[3]
Personal life edit
In 1972, Galustov was awarded the Honored Coach of the Ukrainian SSR.[4]
Galustov died on 18 May 2017 in Ukraine.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Валерий Галустов: "Почва для роста футбольных талантов есть, полей не хватает"". ua-football.com.
- ^ "Валерий Галустов - легенда луганского футбола". lib-lg.com (Archived).
- ^ "Валерий ГАЛУСТОВ: «В 1972-ом Заря совершила подвиг»". sport.ua.
- ^ "Valeriy Galustov - Lug Info article".
- ^ "Ушел из жизни легендарный луганский спортсмен Валерий Галустов". gorod-lugansk.com.