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Vakhtang Kopaleishvili

1954 – 2015

Soviet footballer and manager

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About Vakhtang Kopaleishvili

Lived 1954 – 2015 (aged 60). Vakhtang Kopaleishvili was a Russian and Georgian association football player, coach, athlete and association football coach.

Vakhtang Kopaleishvili (born 26 December 1954 in Samtredia - died 13 February 2015 in Tbilisi) was a Georgian and Soviet football player and manager.

Kopaleishvili played for Dinamo Tbilisi and Guria Lanchkhuti during his career.

After retirement, Kopaleishvili took charge of Georgia national under-18 football team, which qualified for 1999 UEFA European Under-18 Championship under his management.

Kopaleishvili died in 2015.

Honours Soviet Top League winner: 1978 Soviet Cup winner: 1976, 1979

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Important facts

Born
26 December 1954, Samtredia
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 February 2015, Tbilisi
Occupation
Association football player, coach, athlete, association football coach
Nationality
Soviet Union, Georgia
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vakhtang Kopaleishvili?

Soviet footballer and manager (1954-2015)

When was Vakhtang Kopaleishvili born?

Vakhtang Kopaleishvili was born on 26 December 1954 in Samtredia.

When did Vakhtang Kopaleishvili die?

Vakhtang Kopaleishvili died on 13 February 2015 in Tbilisi.

What was Vakhtang Kopaleishvili's occupation?

Vakhtang Kopaleishvili was an association football player, coach, athlete and association football coach.

What nationality was Vakhtang Kopaleishvili?

Vakhtang Kopaleishvili was Russian and Georgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vakhtang Kopaleishvili

· Wikidata: Q46916146

· DBpedia: Vakhtang Kopaleishvili

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