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Valery Gazzaev
NameValery Gazzaev
Birth date7 August 1954
Birth placeOrdzhonikidze, Soviet Union
PositionForward
Years11970–1973
Clubs1Spartak Ordzhonikidze
Years21974–1975
Clubs2SKA Rostov-on-Don
Years31975
Clubs3Spartak Moscow
Years41976–1978
Clubs4Dynamo Moscow
Years51979–1985
Clubs5Dynamo Moscow
Years61986
Clubs6Dynamo Tbilisi
Nationalyears11978–1980
Nationalteam1Soviet Union
Manageryears11989–1991
Managerclubs1Spartak Ordzhonikidze
Manageryears21991–1993
Managerclubs2Dynamo Moscow
Manageryears31994–1999
Managerclubs3Alania Vladikavkaz
Manageryears41999–2001
Managerclubs4Dynamo Moscow
Manageryears52001–2003
Managerclubs5CSKA Moscow
Manageryears62004–2008
Managerclubs6CSKA Moscow
Manageryears72009–2010
Managerclubs7Dynamo Kyiv
Manageryears82011–2014
Managerclubs8Alania Vladikavkaz

Valery Gazzaev is a former Soviet and Russian professional football player and manager, renowned as one of the most successful coaches in the history of Russian football. His managerial zenith came with CSKA Moscow, where he led the club to an unprecedented UEFA Cup victory in 2005, the first major European trophy for a Russian club in the post-Soviet era. Gazzaev is also celebrated for his earlier achievements with Alania Vladikavkaz, guiding them to a historic Russian championship in 1995.

Early life and playing career

Born in Ordzhonikidze (now Vladikavkaz), Gazzaev began his professional career at his hometown club, Spartak Ordzhonikidze. His prolific goalscoring attracted the attention of major clubs, leading to spells with SKA Rostov-on-Don and a brief tenure at the prestigious Spartak Moscow. He found his most significant playing success as a forward for Dynamo Moscow, where he won the Soviet Top League title in 1976 and the Soviet Cup in 1977 under the management of Konstantin Beskov. Gazzaev earned caps for the Soviet national team, participating in UEFA Euro 1980, before concluding his playing days with Dynamo Tbilisi.

Managerial career

Gazzaev's managerial career began at his first club, Spartak Ordzhonikidze, before he took the helm at Dynamo Moscow. His breakthrough came with Alania Vladikavkaz, where he masterminded their stunning 1995 Russian Premier League title, defeating giants like Spartak Moscow. After a second stint at Dynamo, he moved to CSKA Moscow in 2001. His second period at CSKA Moscow (2004-2008) defined his legacy, securing three Russian Premier League titles, four Russian Cup triumphs, and four Russian Super Cup victories. The crowning achievement was winning the UEFA Cup in 2005, defeating Sporting CP in the final in Lisbon. He later managed Dynamo Kyiv in the Ukrainian Premier League and had a final tenure with Alania Vladikavkaz.

Style of play and legacy

As a player, Gazzaev was a classic, opportunistic centre-forward known for his positioning and finishing inside the penalty area. As a manager, he was a pragmatic and charismatic leader, adept at organizing disciplined defensive units while utilizing quick, counter-attacking football, often built around talented attacking midfielders and wingers. His legacy is inextricably linked to breaking the European trophy barrier for Russian clubs with CSKA Moscow's UEFA Cup win, a feat that inspired a generation. He is also remembered for developing the potential of Ossetian football and nurturing talents like Yuri Zhirkov and Vágner Love.

Personal life

Gazzaev is an ethnic Ossetian and a highly respected figure in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. He has been involved in politics, serving as a deputy in the State Duma from 2003 to 2007. His son, Vladimir Gazzaev, also became a professional footballer who played under him at CSKA Moscow and Dynamo Kyiv. Gazzaev has authored several books on football and remains a prominent commentator on the sport within the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Honours

As a player

* Dynamo Moscow ** Soviet Top League: 1976 (spring) ** Soviet Cup: 1977

As a manager

* Alania Vladikavkaz ** Russian Premier League: 1995 * CSKA Moscow ** Russian Premier League: 2003, 2005, 2006 ** Russian Cup: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 ** Russian Super Cup: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 ** UEFA Cup: 2005 * Individual ** Russian Premier League Manager of the Year: 1995, 2003, 2005 ** UEFA Manager of the Year: 2005

Category:1954 births Category:Living people Category:Russian footballers Category:Soviet footballers Category:Russian football managers