Vasili Zhupikov
Encyclopedia
Vasili Mikhailovich Zhupikov (born January 16, 1954 in Astrakhan
) is a retired Soviet
football player and a current Russia
n coach.
on September 7, 1977 in a friendly against Poland
. He played in the UEFA Euro 1980 qualifiers (USSR did not qualify for the final tournament).
Astrakhan
Astrakhan is a major city in southern European Russia and the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast. The city lies on the left bank of the Volga River, close to where it discharges into the Caspian Sea at an altitude of below the sea level. Population:...
) 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....
football player and a current Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n coach.
Honours
- Soviet Top LeagueSoviet Top LeagueThe 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...
bronze: 1977. - Soviet CupSoviet CupThe 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: 1986. - Top 33 players year-end list: 1977, 1978, 1983.
International career
Zhupikov made his 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 September 7, 1977 in a friendly against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. He played in the UEFA Euro 1980 qualifiers (USSR did not qualify for the final tournament).