Yuri Kuznetsov (footballer, born 1931)

Yuri Konstantinovich Kuznetsov (Russian: Юрий Константинович Кузнецов; 2 August 1931 – 4 March 2016) was a Soviet football player and coach.

Yuri Kuznetsov
Personal information
Full name Yuri Konstantinovich Kuznetsov
Date of birth (1931-08-02)2 August 1931
Place of birth Baku, Azerbaijan, USSR
Date of death 4 March 2016(2016-03-04) (aged 84)
Place of death Moscow, Russia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Trudovye Rezervy Baku
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1955 Neftyanik Baku 71 (25)
1955–1959 FC Dynamo Moscow 23 (13)
1960–1965 Neftyanik Baku 126 (26)
International career
1955 USSR 3 (3)
Managerial career
1966–1969 FC Dynamo Moscow (assistant)
1970–1971 Gwardia Warszawa
1977–1978 FC Dynamo Moscow (assistant)
1988 Neftchi Baku
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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International career

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Kuznetsov made his debut for USSR on 21 August 1955 in a friendly against West Germany. He scored goals in the next two national team games, but did not represent USSR after that.

Career statistics

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International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 16 September 1955 Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union   India 11–1 Win Friendly
2. 16 September 1955 Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union   India 11–1 Win Friendly
3. 25 September 1955 Népstadion, Budapest, Hungary   Hungary 1–1 Draw Friendly
Correct as of 21 December 2012[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Yuriy Kuznetsov - national football team player". eu-football.info.
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