Valeriy Zavenovich Galustov (Russian: Валерий Галустов; 9 January 1939 – 18 May 2017) was a footballer who last played as a midfielder for Zorya.

Valeriy Galustov
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

Career

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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]

Post-playing career

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Galustov was part of the meeting that founded the Luhansk People's Republic national football team.

Managerial career

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After retiring from professional football, Galustov worked as a coach, helping Ukrainian side Zorya win the league.[3]

Personal life

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In 1972, Galustov was awarded the Honored Coach of the Ukrainian SSR.[4]

Galustov died on 18 May 2017 in Ukraine.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Валерий Галустов: "Почва для роста футбольных талантов есть, полей не хватает"". ua-football.com.
  2. ^ "Валерий Галустов - легенда луганского футбола". lib-lg.com (Archived).
  3. ^ "Валерий ГАЛУСТОВ: «В 1972-ом Заря совершила подвиг»". sport.ua.
  4. ^ "Valeriy Galustov - Lug Info article".
  5. ^ "Ушел из жизни легендарный луганский спортсмен Валерий Галустов". gorod-lugansk.com.