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My Take
Rinat Dasayev is a name that carries real weight for anyone who followed Soviet football. Born in Astrakhan in 1957, he became one of the great goalkeepers of his era, anchoring Spartak Moscow and the USSR national team before a late-career move to Sevilla in Spain. At 187 cm with a commanding presence in goal, he earned honours like Master of Sport of the USSR. I admire goalkeepers from that generation because they had to be brave and unflashy at once, and Dasayev seems to embody that. He's the kind of player whose reputation outlived the country he represented.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rinat Dasayev
- Name (Japanese)
- リナト・ダサエフ
- Reading
- りなと・ださえふ
- Born
- June 13, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / goalkeeper coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rinat Dasayev born?
Born June 13, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Rinat Dasayev from?
Rinat Dasayev is from Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia.
What does Rinat Dasayev do?
Rinat Dasayev works as association football player, association football coach, goalkeeper coach.
How tall is Rinat Dasayev?
Rinat Dasayev is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.