Volodymyr Bezsonov

Ukrainian footballer and manager

Volodymyr Bezsonov - Ukrainian footballer and manager
Born

March 5th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Played as a left-back and represented the Soviet Union in international competitions. Transferred to Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, contributing to their prime domestic success during the 1980s. Helped the team win the Soviet Cup in 1989 and was part of the squad that reached the UEFA Cup final in 1989. Transitioned to a managerial role post-retirement, leading various clubs in Ukrainian football.

Represented the Soviet Union in 1986 World Cup

Won the Soviet Cup with Dnipro in 1989

Managed multiple Ukrainian clubs

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