Today’s date has gifted the world several well-known individuals who closely connected their lives with football:
VitinhoMikhail Kompan (1928−2015)— a former footballer who played as a forward. He spent most of his career defending the colors of Kiev’s “Dynamo,” where he later worked as a coach. Winner of the USSR Cup in 1954. He played a total of 172 matches for the “white-blue” team, scoring 62 goals.
Sergey Rybalko (1990)— a former midfielder of Kiev’s “Dynamo.” Previously played for “Slovan,” “Sivasspor,” and LNZ. He was a champion of Europe with the Ukraine youth team. He played 6 matches for the national team of Ukraine, scoring no goals. Currently, he is a player for the amateur club “Lesnoe.”
Vitorino Antunes (1987)— a former defender of Kiev’s “Dynamo” and the Portugal national team. Previously played for “Roma,” “Lecce,” “Livorno,” “Pássos de Ferreira,” and “Malaga.” Winner of the Italian Cup. He played 13 matches for the Portugal national team, scoring 1 goal.
Vitinho (1999)— a Brazilian footballer, a graduate of the “Athletico Paranaense” club. Attacking midfielder of Kiev’s “Dynamo.” Currently, he is defending the colors of “Red Bull Bragantino” on loan.
Arrigo Sacchi (1946)— an Italian football coach. Known for his work with the Italian “Milan” and the Italy national team. In 1989, he was recognized as the best coach in the world.
Clarence Seedorf (1976)— a former Dutch footballer and coach. The only player to have won the European Champions Cup with three different teams — “Ajax,” “Real Madrid,” and “Milan.” He played 87 matches for the Netherlands national team, scoring 11 goals.
