About Oleg Kopayev
Lived 1937 – 2010 (aged 72). Oleg Kopayev was a Russian association football player and association football coach.
Oleg Pavlovich Kopayev (; 28 November 1937 – 3 April 2010) was a Soviet football player.
Most of his career Kopayev was representing the Soviet Armed Forces sports society, particularly in Rostov-na-Donu.
Honours Soviet Top League runner-up: 1966. Grigory Fedotov club member. Soviet Top League top scorer: 1963 (27 goals), 1965 (18 goals). Top 33 players year-end list: three times.
International career Kopayev made his debut for USSR on 21 November 1965 in a friendly against Brazil starring Pelé.
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Who was Oleg Kopayev?
Russian footballer (1937-2010)
When was Oleg Kopayev born?
Oleg Kopayev was born on 28 November 1937 in Yelets.
When did Oleg Kopayev die?
Oleg Kopayev died on 3 April 2010 in Moscow.
What was Oleg Kopayev's occupation?
Oleg Kopayev was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Oleg Kopayev?
Oleg Kopayev was Russian.
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