Anatoliy Banishevskiy
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Anatoliy Andreyevich Banishevskiy (23 February 1946 in Baku
- 10 December 1997 in Baku
) was an Azerbaijani
football (soccer)
player of Russian
descent. He played for the USSR national football team
, winning 51 caps and scoring 19 goals. Banishevskiy played for the Soviet side in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
. His club team was PFC Neftchi
, and he scored 136 goals in Soviet Top League
competition. The striker was unofficially named Azerbaijan's Player of the Year three times—in 1966, 1967, and 1978.
In November 2003, as part of the celebration of UEFA
's Jubilee, he was selected as the Golden Player
for Azerbaijan by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan
as the country's most outstanding player over the past 50 years.
on 4 July 1965 against Brazil
during friendly match
.
and Automobilist Mingachevir. He has also worked as youth coach of Burkina Faso
during 1987-1988 period.
in 1991, having surviving first attack in 1987. He suffered cerebral atrophy
as result of second attack, which also caused him memory loss
.
Following his wife's behaviour, he also lost the ownership of his house, which led him to live life in alcoholism
on streets of Baku. However, he was rescued from this situation by his old lover Saida, who treated him for his last years and married him.
On 10 December 1997, Banishevskiy died after third diabetic coma
attacks, having also suffered pancreatitis
.
stadium was renamed Anatoliy Banishevskiy Stadium in his honour.
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
- 10 December 1997 in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
) was an Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani people
The Azerbaijanis are a Turkic-speaking people living mainly in northwestern Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as in the neighbourhood states, Georgia, Russia and formerly Armenia. Commonly referred to as Azeris or Azerbaijani Turks , they also live in a wider area from the Caucasus to...
football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player of Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
descent. He played for the USSR national football team
USSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
, winning 51 caps and scoring 19 goals. Banishevskiy played for the Soviet side in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
. His club team was PFC Neftchi
PFC Neftchi
Neftchi Baku PFC , also known simply as Neftchi, is an Azerbaijani football club based in the capital, Baku, that currently plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League...
, and he scored 136 goals in 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...
competition. The striker was unofficially named Azerbaijan's Player of the Year three times—in 1966, 1967, and 1978.
In November 2003, as part of the celebration of UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
's Jubilee, he was selected as the Golden Player
UEFA Jubilee Awards
To celebrate the Union of European Football Associations 's 50th anniversary in 2004, each of its member associations was asked by UEFA to choose one of its own players as the single most outstanding player of the past 50 years . The 52 players were known as the Golden Players...
for Azerbaijan by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan
Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan
The Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan is the governing body of football in Azerbaijan. It organizes the Azerbaijan Premier League, the Azerbaijan Cup and the Azerbaijani national football team...
as the country's most outstanding player over the past 50 years.
Early years
Banishevskiy started playing football at the age of 16 and played all of his career for PFC Neftchi Baku, transforming into one of the best Azerbaijani players.International career
Banishevskiy made his international debut for USSRUSSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
on 4 July 1965 against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
during friendly match
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
.
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Banishevskiy briefly coached Neftchi Baku, FK GäncäFK Gäncä
Kapaz Professional Football Club , also known as Kəpəz PFC, is an Azerbaijani football club based in Ganja, that currently plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League...
and Automobilist Mingachevir. He has also worked as youth coach of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
during 1987-1988 period.
Later life and death
Banishevskiy was diagnosed with diabetic comaDiabetic coma
Diabetic coma is a reversible form of coma found in people with diabetes mellitus. It is a medical emergency.Three different types of diabetic coma are identified:#Severe diabetic hypoglycemia...
in 1991, having surviving first attack in 1987. He suffered cerebral atrophy
Cerebral atrophy
Cerebral atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain. Atrophy of any tissue means loss of cells. In brain tissue, atrophy describes a loss of neurons and the connections between them...
as result of second attack, which also caused him memory loss
Memory loss
Memory loss can be partial or total and it is normal when it comes with aging. Sudden memory loss is usually a result of brain trauma and it may be permanent or temporary. When it is caused by medical conditions such as Alzheimers, the memory loss is gradual and tends to be permanent.Brain trauma...
.
Following his wife's behaviour, he also lost the ownership of his house, which led him to live life in alcoholism
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a broad term for problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing...
on streets of Baku. However, he was rescued from this situation by his old lover Saida, who treated him for his last years and married him.
On 10 December 1997, Banishevskiy died after third diabetic coma
Diabetic coma
Diabetic coma is a reversible form of coma found in people with diabetes mellitus. It is a medical emergency.Three different types of diabetic coma are identified:#Severe diabetic hypoglycemia...
attacks, having also suffered pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It occurs when pancreatic enzymes that digest food are activated in the pancreas instead of the small intestine. It may be acute – beginning suddenly and lasting a few days, or chronic – occurring over many years...
.
Honours
The home stadium of FK MasallıFK Masalli
FK Masallı is an Azerbaijani football club based in Masally. They played in the AFFA Supreme League in 2007–08, after achieving promotion in 2007, although they withdrew from the league at the end of the season having finished in 10th place. Their home stadium is Anatoly Banishevski Stadium. Home...
stadium was renamed Anatoliy Banishevskiy Stadium in his honour.
| As a player USSR USSR national football team The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
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Other achievements
- Grigory Fedotov clubGrigory Fedotov clubGrigory Fedotov Club is a non-official list of Soviet and Russian football players that have scored 100 or more goals during their professional career. This club is named after first Soviet player to score 100 goals - Grigory Fedotov...
's member: 38th with 115 goals - List of the bests 33: 2nd (1965, 1966, 1967)