Today gave the world several famous people who closely linked their lives with football:
Oleg Venglinsky. Photo: fcdynamo.comOleh Venglinsky (1978) is a former Ukrainian striker. He is a pupil of Dynamo Kyiv. From 1997 to 2002 he played for the Bilo-Syni. During his career he also defended the colours of Dnipropetrovsk Dnipro, Chornomorets Odessa and Greek AEK. In the national team of Ukraine he played 10 matches, scored 1 goal.
Viktor Nazarov (1945) - former football player. For four years he played for Dynamo Kyiv. He is also known for his performances in Dnipro and Zorya Luhansk.
Ronaldinho (1980) is a former Brazilian attacking midfielder. Played for such clubs as Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Gremio, Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro. Winner of the Golden Ball, awarded to the best footballer in Europe, 2005. FIFA World Player of the Year 2004 and 2005. World champion in 2002. On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho officially ended his playing career.
Lothar Matthäus (1961) is a former German defender, now a coach. World Champion in 1990. Golden Ball winner. Record holder for the number of matches played as a member of the German national team. His last job was as head coach of the Bulgarian national team, which Matthäus managed for a year.
Ronald Koeman (1963) - legendary Dutch footballer, now head coach of the Dutch national team. He is the most prolific defender in the history of world football, scoring 193 goals in 533 matches. First of all, Koeman is known for his ability to masterfully execute free kicks from long range, thanks to which he scored most of his goals.
Brian Clough (1935-2004) was a former English footballer and coach. Clough played in the striker position and in 274 games played for Middlesbrough and Sunderland he scored 251 goals. From persistent knee problems at the age of 28, Brian was forced to end his career. During his coaching career he managed Hartlepool United, Derby County, Brighton & Hove, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, with whom he won two consecutive European Champions Cup titles.
