Valeriy Petrakov
Encyclopedia
Valeriy Yuryevich Petrakov (born 16 May 1958 in Bryansk
, Russia
) is a former Soviet
soccer striker
and current Russia
n coach.
. In 1976, he transferred to FC Lokomotiv Moscow
where he would play for four seasons. He played for FC Torpedo Moscow
from 1981–1985 and returned to Lokomotiv Moscow for one more season in 1986.
Petrakov spent his final six years abroad with FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen
in Germany and then with IFK Luleå
in Sweden before retiring to coaching. His playing career included two caps and one goal for the Soviet National Team
. He was a member of the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship
champion as well as the 1980 European Youth Championship
winner. In 1986, he played on Lokomotiv's successful Soviet Cup
squad.
in 1996-1997 and 2000-2001. His club also appeared in the 1997 Intertoto Cup.
In 2001, he moved to Tomsk which played in the Russian First Division at the time. Failing to achieve promotion there, he returned to the Russian Premier League
with FC Moscow. He had a brief, unsuccessful stint with FC Rostov
in 2005 where he was dismissed after four matches.
He returned to Tomsk for the 2006 season and achieved an 8th place finish. He signs a contract as the new Head Coach from FC Alania Vladikavkaz on 4 December 2008 http://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=28368.
Bryansk
Bryansk is a city and the administrative center of Bryansk Oblast, Russia, located southwest of Moscow. Population: -History:The first written mention of Bryansk was in 1146, in the Hypatian Codex, as Debryansk...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
) is a former Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
soccer striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
and current Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n coach.
Playing career
In 1975, at the age of 17, Petrakov began his career with his local team, FC Dynamo BryanskFC Dynamo Bryansk
FC Dynamo Bryansk are a Russian football club based in Bryansk.In 2009 it came second in its Russian Second Division zone and was not promoted...
. In 1976, he transferred to FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
where he would play for four seasons. He played for FC Torpedo Moscow
FC Torpedo Moscow
FC Torpedo Moscow is an association football club, based in Moscow, Russia. The club was founded in 1930. On March 19, 2009 it was denied membership of the Professional Football League and did not play in the professional competitions in 2009...
from 1981–1985 and returned to Lokomotiv Moscow for one more season in 1986.
Petrakov spent his final six years abroad with FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen
FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen
FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen is a German association football club from Nordhausen, Thuringia.-History:The football team FC Wacker 05 Nordhausen was founded on 1 November 1905 as an offshoot of a Protestant youth club in the city...
in Germany and then with IFK Luleå
IFK Luleå
IFK Luleå is a Swedish football club located in Luleå. The club, formed in 1900, is currently playing in the third tier of the Swedish league system, Division 1...
in Sweden before retiring to coaching. His playing career included two caps and one goal for the Soviet National Team
USSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
. He was a member of the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
champion as well as the 1980 European Youth Championship
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
winner. In 1986, he played on Lokomotiv's successful Soviet Cup
Soviet Cup
The Soviet Cup, or USSR Cup , was the premier football cup competition in the Soviet Union.-Finals:-Performance by club:-Performance by republic:-References:*, rsssf.com. Accessed on 16 May 2006....
squad.
Coaching career
Immediately after retirement, he was appointed as manager for IFK Luleå, where he finished his playing career. In 1995, he returned to Russia to head another former club, Torpedo Moscow. While he did not win any championships at Torpedo, his clubs appeared in the UEFA CupUEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in 1996-1997 and 2000-2001. His club also appeared in the 1997 Intertoto Cup.
In 2001, he moved to Tomsk which played in the Russian First Division at the time. Failing to achieve promotion there, he returned to the Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
with FC Moscow. He had a brief, unsuccessful stint with FC Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
in 2005 where he was dismissed after four matches.
He returned to Tomsk for the 2006 season and achieved an 8th place finish. He signs a contract as the new Head Coach from FC Alania Vladikavkaz on 4 December 2008 http://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=28368.