Aleksandr Novikov (footballer)
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Aleksandr Vasilyevich Novikov (born June 14, 1955 in Moscow
Moscow
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) is a retired Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....

 and Russia
Russia
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n football player and a current coach. Currently, he manages the reserves team of FC Dynamo Moscow
FC Dynamo Moscow
Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...

.

His son Kirill Novikov played football professionally as well.

Honours

  • Soviet Top League
    Soviet Top League
    The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...

     winner: 1976 (spring).
  • Soviet Top League
    Soviet Top League
    The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...

     runner-up: 1986.
  • Soviet Cup
    Soviet Cup
    The Soviet Cup, or USSR Cup , was the premier football cup competition in the Soviet Union.-Finals:-Performance by club:-Performance by republic:-References:*, rsssf.com. Accessed on 16 May 2006....

     winner: 1977, 1984.
  • Russian Premier League
    Russian Premier League
    The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...

     runner-up (as a manager): 1992.
  • All-time most league appearances for FC Dynamo Moscow
    FC Dynamo Moscow
    Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...

    : 395.

International career

Novikov made his debut for USSR
USSR national football team
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 on March 20, 1977 in a friendly against Tunisia
Tunisia national football team
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. He played in a 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...

qualifier.
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