Sergei Yurievich Rodionov (born 3 September 1962 in Moscow

Moscow

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) is a Russia

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n football coach

Football (soccer)

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. Previously, he was a footballer

Football (soccer)

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 who played most of his career as a striker

Striker

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 for Spartak Moscow

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During his years at Spartak (1979–90, 1993–95) and Red Star Saint-Ouen

Red Star Saint-Ouen

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 (1990–93) he scored 162 goals.

He was a member of the USSR national team

USSR national football team

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 at the 1982

1982 FIFA World Cup

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 and 1986

1986 FIFA World Cup

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 World Cup

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Currently, Rodionov is the president of Spartak Moscow

FC Spartak Moscow

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 youth academy.

Honours

• 1979 1987 1989 Soviet Top League
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• 1993 1994 Russian Premier League
  Russian Premier League
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• 1989 Soviet Top League's top goalscorer (16 goals).

External links

Sergei Rodionov's profile on Spartak's official website. Sergei Rodionov's profile and interview with him

• Sergei Yuryevich Rodionov - International Appearances