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Tengiz Sulakvelidze

b. 1956

Georgian footballer (born 1956)

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About Tengiz Sulakvelidze

Born 1956. Tengiz Sulakvelidze is a Russian association football player, association football coach and athlete.

Tengiz Grigoriyevich Sulakvelidze (; born 23 July 1956) is a Georgian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

International career Sulakvelidze made his debut for the Soviet Union on 26 March 1980 in a friendly against Bulgaria. He went on to play in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1988. He scored a goal in a UEFA Euro 1988 qualifier against Iceland.

Honours Dinamo Tbilisi Soviet Top League: 1978 Soviet Cup: 1979 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1980–81

Soviet Union UEFA European Championship silver medalist: 1988

Individual International Master of Sports: 1980 Honored Master of Sports of the USSR: 1981 Olympic bronze medalist: 1980

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Important facts

Born
23 July 1956, Kutaisi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach, athlete
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Tengiz Grigoriyevich Sulakvelidze

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tengiz Sulakvelidze?

Georgian footballer (born 1956)

When was Tengiz Sulakvelidze born?

Tengiz Sulakvelidze was born on 23 July 1956 in Kutaisi.

What is Tengiz Sulakvelidze's occupation?

Tengiz Sulakvelidze is an association football player, association football coach and athlete.

What nationality is Tengiz Sulakvelidze?

Tengiz Sulakvelidze is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tengiz Sulakvelidze

· Wikidata: Q922608

· DBpedia: Tengiz Sulakvelidze

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