Valentin Afonin
Russian footballer
About Valentin Afonin
Lived 1939 – 2021 (aged 81). Valentin Afonin was a Russian association football player and association football coach.
Valentin Ivanovich Afonin (; 22 December 1939 – 2 April 2021) was a Soviet footballer who played as a defender.
International career He played for Soviet Union national team (42 matches), and was a participant at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, 1970 FIFA World Cup and at the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship.
Honours Soviet Top League: 1970 Soviet Top League runner-up: 1966 Top 33 players year-end list: 1968, 1969, 1970
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Who was Valentin Afonin?
Russian footballer (1939–2021)
When was Valentin Afonin born?
Valentin Afonin was born on 22 December 1939 in Vladimir.
When did Valentin Afonin die?
Valentin Afonin died on 2 April 2021.
What was Valentin Afonin's occupation?
Valentin Afonin was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Valentin Afonin?
Valentin Afonin was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Valentin Afonin. https://biography.guide/valentin-afonin/
MLA: "Valentin Afonin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/valentin-afonin/.
Chicago: "Valentin Afonin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/valentin-afonin/.
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