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Born on November 19, 1934, Valentin Ivanov was from Moscow, Soviet Union. Valentin Ivanov was credited as an association football player and association football coach. Death is recorded on November 8, 2011, at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes Smolensk State University of Sports. Recorded honors include Order of Honour, Order of the Badge of Honour, Medal "For Distinguished Labour" and 4 more.
My Take
Ivanov deserves to be remembered as one of football's underrated greats. A Moscow-born midfielder, he co-led the scoring charts at the 1962 World Cup and topped them at the 1960 European Nations' Cup, finishing with 26 goals in 59 caps for the Soviet Union, exceptional numbers for his position. After retiring he turned to coaching and earned the title of Merited Coach of the USSR, along with a chest full of state honors. I have a soft spot for these old-school legends who gave everything to the game both on the pitch and from the touchline. His name belongs in any serious conversation about the era's finest.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Valentin Ivanov
- Name (Japanese)
- ワレンチン・イワノフ
- Reading
- われんちん・いわのふ
- Born
- November 19, 1934 – November 8, 2011
- Origin
- Moscow, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
2. Background
- University
- Smolensk State University of Sports
Awards & achievements
- Order of Honour
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Medal "For Distinguished Labour"
- Medal "For Labour Valour"
- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
- Merited Coach of the USSR
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Valentin Ivanov born?
Valentin Ivanov was born on November 19, 1934.
When did Valentin Ivanov die?
Valentin Ivanov died on November 8, 2011, aged 76.
Where was Valentin Ivanov from?
Valentin Ivanov was from Moscow, Soviet Union.
What did Valentin Ivanov do?
Valentin Ivanov worked as association football player, association football coach.
Where did Valentin Ivanov study?
Valentin Ivanov attended Smolensk State University of Sports.
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