Valeriy_Galustov
Valeriy Zavenovich Galustov (Russian: Валерий Галустов; 9 January 1939 – 18 May 2017) was a footballer who last played as a midfielder for Zorya.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valeriy Zavenovich Galustov | ||
| Date of birth | (1939-01-09)9 January 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 2017(2017-05-18) (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 | |||
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Galustov captained Ukrainian side Zorya.[1] He mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his shooting ability and passing ability.[2]
Galustov was part of the meeting that founded the Luhansk People's Republic national football team.
After retiring from professional football, Galustov worked as a coach, helping Ukrainian side Zorya win the league.[3]
In 1972, Galustov was awarded the Honored Coach of the Ukrainian SSR.[4]
Galustov died on 18 May 2017 in Ukraine.[5]
- "Валерий Галустов - легенда луганского футбола". lib-lg.com (Archived).
- "Ушел из жизни легендарный луганский спортсмен Валерий Галустов". gorod-lugansk.com.