Gennady Logofet
Russian footballer and manager
Born
1942
83 years ago
Died
December 5th, 2011
13 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder, starting his career with Torpedo Moscow. Transitioned into a managerial role after retiring from playing, taking charge of FC Spartak Nizhny Novgorod and other clubs. Contributed to the development of football in Russia through coaching and mentorship.
Played for Torpedo Moscow
Managed FC Spartak Nizhny Novgorod
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