Valeri Minko
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Valeri Vikentyevich Minko (born 8 August 1971 in Barnaul
) is a former association footballer who played defender
and now head coach
.
He capped for USSR U-20 team at 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship.
In 1993, he was subjected to nephrectomy
after being injured when playing a 1994 U-21 European Championship qualifying game against Greece (1:1). Nevertheless, he decided to continue his career with one kidney remaining and played over 200 games after his injury. Now he is considered by CSKA fans as one of symbols of courage and team spirit.
Barnaul
-Russian Empire:Barnaul was one of the earlier cities established in Siberia. Originally chosen for its proximity to the mineral-rich Altai Mountains and its location on a major river, the site was founded by the wealthy Demidov family in the 1730s. In addition to the copper which had originally...
) is a former association footballer who played defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and now head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
.
He capped for USSR U-20 team at 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship.
In 1993, he was subjected to nephrectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney.-History:The first successful nephrectomy was performed by the German surgeon Gustav Simon on August 2, 1869 in Heidelberg. Simon practiced the operation beforehand in animal experiments...
after being injured when playing a 1994 U-21 European Championship qualifying game against Greece (1:1). Nevertheless, he decided to continue his career with one kidney remaining and played over 200 games after his injury. Now he is considered by CSKA fans as one of symbols of courage and team spirit.