Andrei Kanchelskis
Footballer and manager, Premier League veteran
Born
January 23rd, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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A Ukrainian-Russian footballer and manager, Kanchelskis began his professional career at Shakhtar Donetsk. In 1991, he moved to play for Dynamo Moscow, where he gained recognition. Kanchelskis achieved lasting success in the Premier League, notably with Manchester United, where he contributed to multiple league titles. Later, he played for other clubs including Everton and Southampton. Transitioning into management, Kanchelskis took roles in various leagues across Europe. His experience encompassed both playing and coaching at different levels of professional football.
Played for Manchester United, winning Premier League titles
Contributed to Everton's success in the 1990s
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