Yaroslav Vyacheslavovich Kharitonskiy is a Russia

Russia

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n professional footballer. In 2009, he played for FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod

FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod

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. He made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division

Russian Second Division

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 in 2001 for FC Neftyanik Yaroslavl. He played 1 game and scored 1 goal in the UEFA Intertoto Cup 2004 for FC Shinnik Yaroslavl

FC Shinnik Yaroslavl

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He is probably best known for receiving a serious injury (double leg fracture) from a tackle by Emanuel Pogatetz

Emanuel Pogatetz

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, which led to 8-week disqualification for Pogatetz.