About Zaur Kaloyev
Lived 1931 – 1997 (aged 66). Zaur Kaloyev was a Russian association football player and athlete.
Zaur Kaloevi (; 24 March 1931 – 23 December 1997) was a Georgian footballer.
During his career he played for Spartaki Tbilisi (1950–1951), Dinamo Tbilisi (1953–1956, 1959–1964), and Lokomotiv Moscow (1957–1958). He participated in the first ever European Nations' Cup in 1960, where the Soviets were champions, and played 3 matches for the Soviets at the Olympic level.
Zaur Kaloev was one of the most brilliant headers of his time. His Georgian friend and teammate Mikhail Meskhi said, "if I want to score a goal, I have to make sure my cross hits Zaur's head. Because it will certainly result in a goal
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Who was Zaur Kaloyev?
Soviet footballer (1931-1997)
When was Zaur Kaloyev born?
Zaur Kaloyev was born on 24 March 1931 in Tbilisi.
When did Zaur Kaloyev die?
Zaur Kaloyev died on 23 December 1997 in Tbilisi.
What was Zaur Kaloyev's occupation?
Zaur Kaloyev was an association football player and athlete.
What nationality was Zaur Kaloyev?
Zaur Kaloyev was Russian.
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