About Oleh Taran
Born 1960. Oleh Taran is a Russian and Ukrainian association football player and association football coach.
Oleh Anatolyevich Taran (; born 11 January 1960) is a Ukrainian football coach and former player. He was a prolific forward who possessed a powerful shot and was capable of dribbling quickly and precisely. In 1983, he was named the Ukrainian Footballer of the Year.
Honours
Player Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Soviet Top League: 1983, 1988; runner-up silver 1987; runner-up bronze 1984, 1985
'Wydad Casablanca Moroccan League: 1990
Individual Ukrainian Footballer of the Year: 1983
Coach Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih Ukrainian Premier League bronze: 1998–99, 1999–2000 Ukrainian Cup runner-up: 1999–2000
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Oleh Taran?
footballer
When was Oleh Taran born?
Oleh Taran was born on 11 January 1960 in Pokrov.
What is Oleh Taran's occupation?
Oleh Taran is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Oleh Taran?
Oleh Taran is Russian and Ukrainian.
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