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Vladimir Fedotov
NameVladimir Fedotov
Birth date18 January 1943
Birth placeMoscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
PositionMidfielder
YouthclubsFC Torpedo Moscow
Years11960–1975
Clubs1FC Torpedo Moscow
Caps1382
Goals132
Nationalyears11964–1966
Nationalteam1Soviet Union
Manageryears11976–1977
Managerclubs1FC Torpedo Moscow (assistant)
Manageryears21978–1981
Managerclubs2FC Torpedo Moscow (youth)
Manageryears31982–1986
Managerclubs3FC Torpedo Moscow (assistant)
Manageryears41987–1988
Managerclubs4FC Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears51989–1990
Managerclubs5FC Lokomotiv Moscow
Manageryears61991–1992
Managerclubs6FC Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears71993
Managerclubs7FC Lokomotiv Moscow
Manageryears81994–1996
Managerclubs8FC Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears91997–1999
Managerclubs9FC Torpedo Moscow (sporting director)
Manageryears102000–2001
Managerclubs10FC Torpedo Moscow (assistant)
Manageryears112002–2003
Managerclubs11FC Torpedo Moscow
Manageryears122004
Managerclubs12FC Torpedo Moscow (sporting director)
Manageryears132005–2006
Managerclubs13FC Torpedo Moscow (assistant)

Vladimir Fedotov is a former Soviet footballer and manager, renowned for his lifelong association with FC Torpedo Moscow. A creative and technically gifted midfielder, he spent his entire playing career with FC Torpedo Moscow, becoming a club legend and winning the Soviet Top League in 1965. He also earned two caps for the Soviet Union national football team. Following his retirement, Fedotov transitioned into coaching and management, serving multiple stints as head coach of FC Torpedo Moscow and also leading FC Lokomotiv Moscow, dedicating decades to the development of football in the Russian SFSR and later Russia.

Early life and education

Vladimir Fedotov was born in Moscow during the Great Patriotic War. He joined the youth academy of FC Torpedo Moscow, the club that would define his entire professional life. His football education was deeply rooted in the structured Soviet football system, progressing through the ranks of one of the capital's historic clubs. This formative period at FC Torpedo Moscow's academy instilled in him the tactical discipline and technical foundation that characterized his playing style.

Club career

Fedotov's entire senior playing career, from 1960 to 1975, was devoted to FC Torpedo Moscow in the Soviet Top League. A mainstay in midfield, he made 382 league appearances, scoring 32 goals. His peak came in the mid-1960s, as he was instrumental in FC Torpedo Moscow's greatest triumph: winning the 1965 Soviet Top League championship under manager Viktor Maryenko. He also helped the team secure second-place finishes in the 1957 and 1964 seasons and was a runner-up in the 1968 Soviet Cup final. Known for his vision and passing, Fedotov is remembered as one of the most iconic players in the history of FC Torpedo Moscow.

International career

His consistent performances at FC Torpedo Moscow earned Fedotov recognition on the international stage. He was selected for the Soviet Union national football team, making his debut in 1964. He earned two official caps for the Soviet Union national football team, both coming in friendly matches during 1966. While his international career was brief, it placed him among the elite footballers of the Soviet Union during that era, sharing the pitch with contemporaries from clubs like FC Dynamo Kyiv and PFC CSKA Moscow.

Managerial career

Immediately after hanging up his boots, Fedotov began a long and varied managerial career primarily with FC Torpedo Moscow. He served in numerous capacities, including youth coach, assistant manager, and sporting director. His first head coach role was at FC Torpedo Moscow from 1987 to 1988. He later had two spells in charge of FC Lokomotiv Moscow (1989–1990, 1993). However, his heart remained with FC Torpedo Moscow, where he returned for further stints as head coach in the early 1990s and again from 2002 to 2003, navigating the club through the transition from the Soviet Top League to the Russian Premier League. His final roles at the club were in directorial and advisory capacities.

Personal life

Vladimir Fedotov is the father of Sergei Fedotov, who also became a professional footballer and had a notable career as a striker for FC Torpedo Moscow and the Russia national football team. The Fedotov family name is deeply entrenched in the history of FC Torpedo Moscow, representing two generations of service to the club. He remains a respected figure in Moscow's sporting community.

Honours

As a player with FC Torpedo Moscow: * Soviet Top League: Champion (1965); Runner-up (1957, 1964) * Soviet Cup: Runner-up (1968)

Category:1943 births Category:Living people Category:Soviet footballers Category:FC Torpedo Moscow players Category:Soviet Top League players Category:Soviet Union international footballers Category:Russian football managers Category:FC Torpedo Moscow managers Category:FC Lokomotiv Moscow managers