Vladimir Barkaya
Georgian footballer
About Vladimir Barkaya
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 85). Vladimir Barkaya was a Russian association football player, association football coach and athlete.
Vladimer Barkaia (; ; 29 July 1937 – 30 December 2022) was a Soviet footballer from Georgia who played as a striker.
Career Born in Gagra, Barkaia played for FC Burevestnik Gagra from 1953 to 1955 and Dinamo Tbilisi from 1957 to 1967. During his career in FC Dinamo Tbilisi, Barkaia played 226 matches and scored 68 goals. Barkaya made his debut for USSR on 27 June 1965 in a 1966 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Denmark and scored twice on his debut. He also played in a friendly against Brazil team starring Pelé. He was an assistant coach for Dinamo Tbilisi from 1968 to 1969. He also graduated from the Tbilisi State University with a degree in Economics in 1963.
Personal life and death Barkaia died on 30 December 2022, at the age of 85.
Honours Soviet Top League winner: 1964.
Awards Master of Sports, USSR, 1959 Order of Honor, Georgia, 1997 Knight of Sports, Georgia, 2014
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Who was Vladimir Barkaya?
Georgian footballer (1937–2022)
When was Vladimir Barkaya born?
Vladimir Barkaya was born on 29 July 1937 in Gagra.
When did Vladimir Barkaya die?
Vladimir Barkaya died on 30 December 2022 in Tbilisi.
What was Vladimir Barkaya's occupation?
Vladimir Barkaya was an association football player, association football coach and athlete.
What nationality was Vladimir Barkaya?
Vladimir Barkaya was Russian.
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