Aleksandrs Kolinko
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Aleksandrs Koļinko is a professional footballer, currently playing for FC Baltika Kaliningrad
in Russian First Division.
club Crystal Palace
, where his appearances were limited due to his inconsistent form. He could make brilliant saves one moment, but terrible blunders the next. Reportedly, he was disciplined by the club after, while on the substitutes' bench, he was accused of laughing at a goal his own team had conceded and punched in the face by manager Trevor Francis
. Francis was later fined by the club and the Football Association for his actions.
He has also played for FC Rostov
and FC Rubin Kazan
. He was dismissed from Kazan for an unexplained reason before the 2008 season, playing there for 2 seasons.
In May 2009 he signed a contract for 30 days with FC Dinamo Bucharest. At the end of the season board announced that the team will not offer a new contract for the Latvian international goalkeeper. In the summer transfer period he signed a contract with FK Ventspils
. In December 2009 he extended his contract with Ventspils for another year. Despite this fact, he was linked by the Russia
n club FC Sibir Novosibirsk
but just after a few days it was announced that he would not go on trial with the team. In August 2010 he went on trial with the Russian Premier League
club Spartak Nalchik and signed a one-year contract with them on 26 August 2010. He played 8 matches there battling with Otto Fredrikson
for the first keeper's role. Despite gaining the number one role and playing some really good games, after the season he was released. In February 2011 he joined FC Baltika Kaliningrad
, signing a contract for one and a half season.
for the Latvian national team
, having made his international debut against Estonia
on 9 July 1997. He was the starting goalkeeper for Latvia at Euro 2004
.
Currently, in 2011, he is the second choice keeper for Latvia
, being pushed out of the first keeper's spot by Andris Vaņins
.
FC Baltika Kaliningrad
Baltika is an association football club based in Kaliningrad, Russia. Currently the club plays in the Football Championship of the National League.-History:The club was founded on 22 December 1954 as Pishchevik Kaliningrad...
in Russian First Division.
Club career
Koļinko, a goalkeeper, made his name in the football world during a spell at EnglishEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
club Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, where his appearances were limited due to his inconsistent form. He could make brilliant saves one moment, but terrible blunders the next. Reportedly, he was disciplined by the club after, while on the substitutes' bench, he was accused of laughing at a goal his own team had conceded and punched in the face by manager Trevor Francis
Trevor Francis
Trevor John Francis , is a former footballer who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest and played for England 52 times. He was England's first £1 million player...
. Francis was later fined by the club and the Football Association for his actions.
He has also played for FC Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
and FC Rubin Kazan
FC Rubin Kazan
FC Rubin Kazan is a Russian association football club based in the city of Kazan . Rubin won the Russian Premier League championship in 2008 and 2009.-History:...
. He was dismissed from Kazan for an unexplained reason before the 2008 season, playing there for 2 seasons.
In May 2009 he signed a contract for 30 days with FC Dinamo Bucharest. At the end of the season board announced that the team will not offer a new contract for the Latvian international goalkeeper. In the summer transfer period he signed a contract with FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils is a Latvian football club, based at Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions in Ventspils city and is one of the most popular football clubs in the country. FK Ventspils plays in the Latvian Virsliga. They are the current champions of the tournament....
. In December 2009 he extended his contract with Ventspils for another year. Despite this fact, he was linked by the Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n club FC Sibir Novosibirsk
FC Sibir Novosibirsk
FC Sibir Novosibirsk is a Russian association football club based in Novosibirsk. The club plays at the Spartak Stadium. As a result of their first-ever season in the Russian Premier League in 2010, FC Sibir has been relegated to play the next season in Russian First Division.-History:The club was...
but just after a few days it was announced that he would not go on trial with the team. In August 2010 he went on trial with the Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
club Spartak Nalchik and signed a one-year contract with them on 26 August 2010. He played 8 matches there battling with Otto Fredrikson
Otto Fredrikson
Otto Fredrikson is a Finnish football goalkeeper who currently plays for Russian side Spartak Nalchik.-International career:...
for the first keeper's role. Despite gaining the number one role and playing some really good games, after the season he was released. In February 2011 he joined FC Baltika Kaliningrad
FC Baltika Kaliningrad
Baltika is an association football club based in Kaliningrad, Russia. Currently the club plays in the Football Championship of the National League.-History:The club was founded on 22 December 1954 as Pishchevik Kaliningrad...
, signing a contract for one and a half season.
International career
As of January 2010 Koļinko has 86 capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Latvian national team
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
, having made his international debut against Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
on 9 July 1997. He was the starting goalkeeper for Latvia at Euro 2004
2004 UEFA European Football Championship
The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, better known as Euro 2004, was the 12th European Football Championship, a quadrennial football tournament for European national teams. It was hosted in Portugal, for the first time, between 12 June and 4 July 2004, following its selection by UEFA, in...
.
Currently, in 2011, he is the second choice keeper for Latvia
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
, being pushed out of the first keeper's spot by Andris Vaņins
Andris Vanins
Andris Vaņins is a football goalkeeper from Latvia. He is a Latvian international. Since 2009 his club is FC Sion in the Swiss Super League.-FK Ventspils:...
.
External links
- Aleksandrs Koļinko at Dinamovisti.RO
- Aleksandrs Koļinko at Eurosport.comEurosportEurosport is a pan-European television sport network operated by French broadcaster TF1 Group. The network of channels are available in 59 countries, in 20 different languages providing viewers with European and international sporting events...
- Aleksandrs Koļinko at Zanziball