Vitali But
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Vitali Vladimirovich But ' onMouseout='HidePop("31429")' href="/topics/Novorossiysk">Novorossiysk
, Krasnodar Krai
) is a retired Russia
n footballer, who played as a midfielder
.
During his professional career, ended at the age of just 27, But played for Tsement Novorossiysk, FC Dynamo Moscow
, FC Lokomotiv Moscow
, FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk
and FC Arsenal Tula. He represented the Soviet Union at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship in Portugal
.
In May 2009, But re-joined former team Chernomorets, as its director of football
. His younger brother, Vladimir
, was also a footballer - and a midfielder. He too represented Chernomorets Novorossiysk, but spent the better part of his professional career in Germany
, namely with Borussia Dortmund
.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It is the country's main port on the Black Sea and the leading Russian port for importing grain. It is one of the few cities honored with the title of the Hero City. Population: -History:...
, Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai
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) is a retired 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 footballer, who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
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During his professional career, ended at the age of just 27, But played for Tsement Novorossiysk, FC Dynamo Moscow
FC Dynamo Moscow
Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...
, FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
, FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk
FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk
FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk is a Russian association football club based in Novorossiysk. In 2011, the club will play in the Russian First Division after winning their zone of the Russian Second Division....
and FC Arsenal Tula. He represented the Soviet Union at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
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In May 2009, But re-joined former team Chernomorets, as its director of football
Director of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
. His younger brother, Vladimir
Vladimir But
Vladimir Vladimirovich But is a former association footballer, who played as a midfielder.-Football career:Once regarded as one of the most promising players in Europe, But signed in 1994, at not yet 17, with German side Borussia Dortmund, from local FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk, but spent his...
, was also a footballer - and a midfielder. He too represented Chernomorets Novorossiysk, but spent the better part of his professional career in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, namely with Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
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