DoB: Feb 4, 1964
PoB: Dnipropetrovsk, Soviet Union
Position: Forward
Clubs represented: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, Dynamo Kiev, Olympiakos, Gamba Osaka, Veria FC, Proodeftiki, Panelefsiniakos
Total appearances/goals: 446/214
Total caps: 68/29 (1/0 for Ukraine)
Honours:
2 domestic league titles, 2 domestic cups
Euro 88: runner up
Soviet Footballer of the Year: 87
Soviet League Top Scorer: 85, 87, 90
Highs:
He is the second most prolific soviet goalscorer, behind only Олег Блохін (Oleg Blokhin) (but with a better goal-average).
Was part of Soviet Union's historic 80s team under Валерій Лобановський (Valeriy Lobanovskyi), highlighted by the Euro88 final.
Lows:
Narrowly missed Dynamo Kyiv's best period, as he joined the team a year after they were beat only in the semis by eventual champions F.C. Porto.
Lack of competitive international football, as he played few matches at club level and in only 3 tournaments with his country.
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