Aleksandrs Starkovs

Latvian footballer and coach

Aleksandrs Starkovs - Latvian footballer and coach
Born

July 26th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

Links & References

Born in Latvia, a career in football began as a player before transitioning to coaching. During the playing years, significant contributions occurred as a forward for the Latvian national team. Transitioning into coaching, led the national team and achieved notable success in club football. Stints as a coach included managing teams in both Latvia and abroad.

Represented Latvia in international matches

Coached the Latvian national football team

Managed Skonto FC, winning multiple league titles

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