Valentin Ivanov (footballer, born 1934) explained

Valentin Ivanov
Full Name:Valentin Kozmich Ivanov
Birth Date:19 November 1934
Birth Place:Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Death Place:Moscow, Russia
Position:Midfielder
Height:1.78 m
Youthyears1:1950–1952
Youthclubs1:Krylia Sovetov Moscow
Years1:1952–1966
Caps1:286
Goals1:124
Nationalyears1:1955–1965
Nationalcaps1:59
Nationalgoals1:26
Manageryears1:1967–1970
Managerclubs1:Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears2:1973–1978
Managerclubs2:Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears3:1980–1991
Managerclubs3:Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears4:1992–1993
Managerclubs4:Raja Casablanca
Manageryears5:1994
Managerclubs5:Asmaral Moscow
Manageryears6:1994–1996
Managerclubs6:Torpedo-Luzhniki Moscow
Manageryears7:1998
Managerclubs7:Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears8:2003
Managerclubs8:Torpedo-Metallurg Moscow

Valentin Kozmich Ivanov (Russian: Валентин Козьмич Иванов, 19 November 1934 – 8 November 2011[1]) was a Russian footballer who played as a midfielder.[2] He was the co-leading scorer at the 1962 World Cup, and the co-1960 European Nations' Cup top scorer.

Ivanov appeared 59 times for the Soviet Union, scoring 26 goals.[3] He is the Soviet national football team's third-highest goalscorer of all time, behind only Oleg Blokhin and Oleg Protasov. One of the finest Russian players ever, Ivanov was noted for his pace, dribbling quality and technical ability.

Ivanov's four goals in the 1962 World Cup saw him named the tournament's top-scorer, along with five other players; he also scored two in the 1958 edition. He spent most of his club career with Torpedo Moscow, scoring 124 goals in 286 appearances in the Soviet Championship, the 9th all-time best record.

Personal life and death

Ivanov married Lidiya Ivanova, an Olympic champion in gymnastics in 1956 and 1960. Their son, also named Valentin (born 1961), is a retired international football referee.

Ivanov died on 8 November 2011, shortly before his 77th birthday, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.[4]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague
DivisionAppsGoals
Torpedo Moscow1953Top League194
1954227
1955135
19562113
19572214
19581814
1959216
1960178
1961239
1962134
19633617
19643014
1965227
1966112
Total287124

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Soviet Union195511
195685
195751
195883
195931
196044
196170
196275
196351
196462
196553
Total5926

Scores and results list Soviet Union's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ivanov goal.

List of international goals scored by Valentin Ivanov
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 26 June 1955 Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden 6–0 6–0 Friendly
2 23 May 1956 Central Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–0 5–1 Friendly
3 11 July 1956 Central Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 2–0 5–0 1956 Summer Olympics qualification
4 4–0
5 15 September 1956 Niedersachsenstadion, Hanover, West Germany 2–1 2–1 Friendly
6 1 December 1956 Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne, Australia 2–0 4–0 1956 Summer Olympics
7 20 October 1957 Stadion Śląski, Chorzów, Poland 1–2 1–2 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 18 May 1958 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–1 1–1 Friendly
9 11 June 1958 Ryavallen, Borås, Sweden 2–0 2–0 1958 FIFA World Cup
10 28 September 1958 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 3–0 3–1 1960 European Nations' Cup
11 6 September 1959 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 3–1 3–1 Friendly
12 19 May 1960 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–0 7–1 Friendly
13 6–1
14 6 July 1960 Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France 1–0 3–0 1960 European Nations' Cup
15 2–0
16 27 April 1962 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 4–0 5–0 Friendly
17 31 May 1962 Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica, Chile 1–0 2–0 1962 FIFA World Cup
18 3 June 1962 Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica, Chile 1–0 4–4 1962 FIFA World Cup
19 3–0
20 6 June 1962 Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica, Chile 2–1 2–1 1962 FIFA World Cup
21 22 September 1963 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–0 1–1 Friendly
22 12 September 1964 Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden 1–0 1–1 1964 European Nations' Cup quarter-finals
23 17 June 1964 Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain 3–0 3–0 1964 European Nations' Cup
24 23 May 1965 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 2–1 3–1 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification
25 3–1
26 30 May 1965 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–0 2–1 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Torpedo Moscow

1960, 1965

1960

Soviet Union

1960, runner-up 1964

1956

Individual

1960

1960,[5] 1964[6]

1962

Notes and References

  1. http://gazeta.ru/sport/2011/11/a_3826090.shtml Умер Валентин Иванов
  2. Web site: Valentin Ivanov . Olympedia . 1 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Mamrud, Roberto . Arnhold, Matthias . Soviet Union/C.I.S. – Record International Players. 16 July 2009. . 21 September 2009.
  4. https://www.reuters.com/article/soccer-europe-russia-ivanov-idUSLDE7A701D20111108 Nov 8 (Reuters) – Former Soviet striker Valentin Ivanov died following a long illness on Tuesday, the Russian FA said. He was 76
  5. News: 1 February 2011. 1960 team of the tournament. Union of European Football Associations. 14 May 2020.
  6. News: 1964 team of the tournament. Union of European Football Associations. 14 May 2020.
  7. News: 21 December 2006. UEFA Awards. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 12 March 2024.