About Boris Ignatyev
Lived 1940 – 2026 (aged 85). Boris Ignatyev was a Russian association football player and association football coach.
Boris Petrovich Ignatyev (, 5 December 1940 – 27 January 2026) was a Russian football manager and player.
Club career As a footballer, Ignatyev spent only one season in the Soviet Top League, with Volga Gorky in 1964. He played as a midfielder.
Coaching career As a manager, Ignatyev won the UEFA European Under-18 Championship in 1988 with the Soviet Union. Between 1996 and 1998 he coached the Russia national team.
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Who was Boris Ignatyev?
Soviet footballer
When was Boris Ignatyev born?
Boris Ignatyev was born on 5 December 1940 in Moscow.
When did Boris Ignatyev die?
Boris Ignatyev died on 27 January 2026.
What was Boris Ignatyev's occupation?
Boris Ignatyev was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Boris Ignatyev?
Boris Ignatyev was Russian.
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