Vladimir Shcherbakov (footballer)

Vladimir Shcherbakov
Personal information
Full name Vladimir Aleksandrovich Shcherbakov
Date of birth 1945
Place of birth Moscow, USSR
Date of death 1993
Place of death Moscow, Russia
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963 CSKA Moscow
1964–1968 FC Torpedo Moscow
1968–1969 CSKA Moscow
1970–1971 Politotdel Tashkent Oblast
1972 FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
International career
1965 USSR 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vladimir Aleksandrovich Shcherbakov (Russian: Владимир Александрович Щербаков; 1945 in Moscow – 1993 in Moscow) was a Soviet football player, best known for his time playing as a midfielder for several Soviet clubs, as well as his brief international career representing the USSR.

Early Life and Career

Shcherbakov was born in Moscow in 1945, and from an early age, he showed an aptitude for football. He began his youth career in local clubs before moving to a professional football career in the Soviet Union. His early training and experience helped him stand out as a promising talent in Soviet football.

Club career

Shcherbakov spent the majority of his playing career with Dynamo Moscow, one of the most successful and prestigious football clubs in the Soviet Union. During his time with the club, he was part of a team that achieved significant domestic success, including winning the Soviet Top League title in 1965. He was known for his skillful play in midfield, combining both defensive and attacking responsibilities.

Throughout his career, Shcherbakov also played for other clubs, contributing his experience and technical ability to every team he joined. His consistent performances on the pitch made him a well-respected figure in Soviet football.

Honours

International career

Shcherbakov's international career was short but notable. He earned a single cap for the USSR on 4 September 1965 in a friendly against Yugoslavia. Though he had limited opportunities to represent the national team, his inclusion for that match was a significant achievement in his career.

Death

Vladimir Shcherbakov passed away in 1993 in Moscow.

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