Spartak Gogniyev

Spartak Arturovich Gogniyev (, ; born 19 January 1981) is a Russian professional football coach and a former player.

Playing career He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2000 for FC Dynamo Moscow. He played two games in the UEFA Cup 2000–01 for FC Dynamo Moscow and two games (scoring one goal) in the UEFA Champions League 2003–04 qualification round for PFC CSKA Moscow.

In August 2018, it was announced that Spartak Gogniyev joined new FC Urozhay Krasnodar, but this wasn't confirmed.

Coaching career On 28 December 2018, he was appointed the head coach of FC Spartak Vladikavkaz. In July 2019, he moved from Spartak to the new club FC Alania Vladikavkaz.

On 2 September 2022, Gogniyev was hired by Russian Premier League club FC Khimki. He left Khimki on 3 April 2023, following a 0–6 home loss to FC Krasnodar.

Gogniyev returned to Alania on 17 September 2024, with the club in the relegation zone in the Russian First League.

Personal life His son Ruslan Gogniyev made his debut as professional footballer in 2019.

Honours Russian Premier League (1): 2003 Russian Cup (1): 2002 Russian First Division best striker: 2010 Russian National Football League top scorer: 2012–13 (17 goals)