Viktor Chanov
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Viktor Viktorovich Chanov , is a former football
goalkeeper
. Throughout the 1980s in the former USSR, Chanov played mainly for FC Dynamo Kyiv
.
, Ukrainian SSR
, Soviet Union
. He joined local club Shakhtar Donetsk at an early age, along with his brother Vyacheslav
, also a goalkeeper. During the late 1970s to early 1980s Chanov performed exceptionally well and attracted the attention of the great Dynamo Kyiv. He transferred to Dynamo to compete for the number 1 jersey with Mykhaylo Mykhaylov
, another goalkeeper of massive potential.
Initially, Chanov ousted Mikhailov and forced his way also into the USSR
squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
in Spain, as second choice behind Rinat Dasaev. Chanov won league titles in his first two seasons at Dynamo and was the first-choice keeper throughout, however injury forced him out of some games in early 1985, and Mikhailov regained his position. Chanov returned to fitness midway through the season but was unable to dislodge Mikhailov, whose form had persuaded Valery Lobanovsky to persist with him. Dynamo Kyiv won the cup that year and Mikhailov was instrumental in the success.
In 1986, Lobanovsky had decisions to make on the goalkeeping front. Chanov was selected as the first-choice goalkeeper, and was in goal as Dynamo lifted the European Cup Winners Cup, defeating Atletico Madrid 3–0 in Lyon. He played with an injured hand in the final.
In the summer of 1986 Chanov travelled to Mexico for the World Cup Finals
with the USSR squad, again as back-up for Dasaev. He made a solitary appearance against Canada
in a "dead rubber" match at the end of the first-round stage.
He was yet again a reserve for the USSR at Euro 88 in West Germany, appearing once as a 69th-minute substitute against the Republic of Ireland
after Dasaev was injured while making a challenge on Tony Galvin
.
Soviet Top League: 1985, 1986, 1990
Soviet Cup: 1985, 1986, 1990
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1986
With Maccabi Haifa FC
Israeli Premier League: 1991
Israeli Cup: 1991, 1993
with Maccabi Haifa
. He was signed by then-manager Shlomo Sharf to take the place of Giora Antman
, arriving in Israel two days after Antman gave up five goals in a 5–0 drubbing by Maccabi Netanya
. Chanov was immediately successful in goal, breaking a club record of four clean sheets in his first four matches.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
. Throughout the 1980s in the former USSR, Chanov played mainly for FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
.
Career in the USSR
Chanov was born in DonetskDonetsk
Donetsk , is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius river. Administratively, it is a center of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the economic and cultural Donets Basin region...
, Ukrainian SSR
Ukrainian SSR
The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic or in short, the Ukrainian SSR was a sovereign Soviet Socialist state and one of the fifteen constituent republics of the Soviet Union lasting from its inception in 1922 to the breakup in 1991...
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. He joined local club Shakhtar Donetsk at an early age, along with his brother Vyacheslav
Vyacheslav Chanov
Vyacheslav Viktorovich Chanov is a former football goalkeeper and current coach.He is the brother of fellow football goalkeeper Viktor Chanov.-International career:...
, also a goalkeeper. During the late 1970s to early 1980s Chanov performed exceptionally well and attracted the attention of the great Dynamo Kyiv. He transferred to Dynamo to compete for the number 1 jersey with Mykhaylo Mykhaylov
Mykhaylo Mykhaylov
Mykhaylo Leonidovych Mykhaylov is a Ukrainian professional football coach and a former player.-Honours:* European Cup Winners' Cup 1985–86 winner.* Soviet Top League champion: 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986....
, another goalkeeper of massive potential.
Initially, Chanov ousted Mikhailov and forced his way also into the USSR
USSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
in Spain, as second choice behind Rinat Dasaev. Chanov won league titles in his first two seasons at Dynamo and was the first-choice keeper throughout, however injury forced him out of some games in early 1985, and Mikhailov regained his position. Chanov returned to fitness midway through the season but was unable to dislodge Mikhailov, whose form had persuaded Valery Lobanovsky to persist with him. Dynamo Kyiv won the cup that year and Mikhailov was instrumental in the success.
In 1986, Lobanovsky had decisions to make on the goalkeeping front. Chanov was selected as the first-choice goalkeeper, and was in goal as Dynamo lifted the European Cup Winners Cup, defeating Atletico Madrid 3–0 in Lyon. He played with an injured hand in the final.
In the summer of 1986 Chanov travelled to Mexico for the World Cup Finals
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
with the USSR squad, again as back-up for Dasaev. He made a solitary appearance against Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
in a "dead rubber" match at the end of the first-round stage.
He was yet again a reserve for the USSR at Euro 88 in West Germany, appearing once as a 69th-minute substitute against the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
after Dasaev was injured while making a challenge on Tony Galvin
Tony Galvin
Anthony 'Tony' Galvin was an Irish football left winger. He played most successfully with Tottenham Hotspur where he played 201 league games. He would finish his league career with spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Swindon Town...
.
Honours
With FC Dynamo KievSoviet Top League: 1985, 1986, 1990
Soviet Cup: 1985, 1986, 1990
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1986
With Maccabi Haifa FC
Israeli Premier League: 1991
Israeli Cup: 1991, 1993
Career in Israel
In 1990, Chanov played out his last season Dynamo Kyiv and moved to spend his remaining days in IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
with Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
. He was signed by then-manager Shlomo Sharf to take the place of Giora Antman
Giora Antman
Giora Antman is a former Israeli footballer and currently the goalkeeping coach at Maccabi Haifa.-External links:...
, arriving in Israel two days after Antman gave up five goals in a 5–0 drubbing by Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya F.C. is an Israeli football club based in Netanya. Established in 1934, the club were founding members of the Israeli League in 1949. After winning their first championship in 1970, the club's golden period lasted until the late 1980s, including four more league titles and a double...
. Chanov was immediately successful in goal, breaking a club record of four clean sheets in his first four matches.