Aleksandr Yanovsky

Oleksandr Yankovskyi (; born 10 November 1969) is a retired Soviet and Ukrainian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current coach for Kremin Academy in Kremenchuk.

Early life Oleksandr Yankovskyi was born on 10 November 1969 in Belovodskoye, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union. When he was eleven years old a DYuSSh Belovodskoye sports school opened in his village. He began training there under coach Vasyl Chmyr. Because of close proximity to Frunze he continuously received invitations to train in the Republican School of Olympic Reserve. After his mother's death, his father agreed to send him to that school. He played in many positions before settling in midfield.

Playing career Alga While he was studying at the Republican School of Olympic Reserve he began playing for local club Alga Frunze. He made his debut in the 1986 Soviet Second League Zone VII (Central Asia) when he was sixteen years old.

Kremin Yankovskyi joined Kremin Kremenchuk in September 1992. He played wearing number eight jersey. By April 1993 he was becoming one of the clubs leaders.

CSKA–Borysfen In July 1994 Ivan Terletskyi persuaded Yankovskyi to join him at CSKA–Borysfen Kyiv. During his early days with the club he received an injury to Achilles tendon. When a new manager Mykhaylo Fomenko joined the club, Yankovskyi fell out of favor and left the club at the end of season.

Vorskla Poltava Vorskla Poltava manager Viktor Pozhechevskyi invited Yankovskyi to join the club in 1995. He played at the club for two seasons, winning the league in his second year. After winning the league in 1996 he was awarded with the title Master of Sports of Ukraine.

Return to Kremin Yankovskyi rejoined Kremin in July 1996. He played in twenty-eight matches scoring four times. He also played in two cup games. On 27 June 1997 it was reported that Yankovskyi was leaving the club and joining Metalurh Zaporizhzhia.

Hirnyk-Sport During 1997 Yankovskyi played in two matches for Kremin farm club Hirnyk-Sport Komsomolsk.

Metalurh Yankovskyi only featured in five matches during the 1997–98 season. He scored twice. He received a back injury that prevented him from playing for a year.

Return to Kremin Since Yankovskyi was injured he was loaned to Kremin. By January 1999 he began individual training. He became Kremin captain during the season.

Dnipro Cherkasy Yankovskyi joined first league club Dnipro Cherkasy for four matches in October and November 1999.

Adoms As Kremin was having financial difficulties, Yankovskyi began training with another Kremenchuk club Adoms Kremenchuk on 3 February 2000. He made his debut on 1 April 2000 in a 3:2 win against Vorskla-2 Poltava. He scored his first goal for Adoms from the penalty spot on 21 April 2000. He played in twenty-two matches and scored five goals for the club.

Zirka Yankovskyi left Adoms and joined Zirka Kirovohrad before the start Spring part of championship. he spent three years with the club. In 2002–03 season he helped Zirka win the league and gain promotion to Premier League.

International career He was called up to a Kirghiz SDYuShOR and took part in an all-union competition. He was the top goalscorer and was chosen as best player. After those players graduated he took on players born in 2005. His next class were players born in 2015.

Kolos Kobeliaky From 2010 to 2016 Yankovskyi managed FC Kolos Kobeliaky participating in Poltava Oblast Championship.

Kremin-2 On 7 April 2021 it was announced that Kremin-2 declared that it entered Poltava Oblast Championship. It was clubs intention to play with footballers born in 2004 and 2005 in the Vyshcha Liha (Major League) of the championship. Kremin Academy U-17 coach Yevhen Marynych was appointed as manager and academy U-16 coach Yankovskyi was appointed as an assistant.

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Honours Alga Kyrgyz Premier League: 1992 Vorskla Ukrainian First League: 1995–96 Zirka Ukrainian First League: 2002–03