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Valentyn Poltavets

b. 1975

Ukrainian footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Valentyn Poltavets

Born 1975. Valentyn Poltavets is a Ukrainian association football player and association football coach.

Valentyn Poltavets, (, born 18 April 1975) is a Ukrainian professional football manager and former player. Besides Ukraine, he has played in Switzerland.

Playing career In the 1999–2000 season, Poltavets played for FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia and became the top goalscorer of Ukrainian Cup 1999-00 along with Maksim Shatskikh.

Coaching career On September 23, 2024, Poltavets was hired by the FC Real Pharma Odesa to become their caretaker. He left the club in early July 2026, after it was announced that Ivan Hetsko had taken over as the club's head coach. On July 21, 2026, Poltavets was appointed head coach of the Chornomorets-2 Odesa team.

Honours as player Swiss Cup Winner: 2003/04 Ukrainian Premier League bronze medal (2): 2000–01, 2005–06

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Important facts

Born
18 April 1975, Dnipro
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Ukraine

People in Valentyn Poltavets's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Ivan Hetsko
b. 1968
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b. 1978
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Valentyn Poltavets?

Ukrainian footballer

When was Valentyn Poltavets born?

Valentyn Poltavets was born on 18 April 1975 in Dnipro.

What is Valentyn Poltavets's occupation?

Valentyn Poltavets is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Valentyn Poltavets?

Valentyn Poltavets is Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valentyn Poltavets

· Wikidata: Q2033189

· DBpedia: Valentyn Poltavets

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