Pavlo Yakovenko
Pavlo Yakovenko | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1964 Nikopol, Ukrainian SSR |
| Occupation(s) | Football player (retired), football coach |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Midfielder for Dynamo Kyiv, USSR national team; coach of Ukraine U-21 and Russian clubs Kuban Krasnodar and FC Rostov |
Pavlo Oleksandrovych Yakovenko (), also referred to as Pavel Aleksandrovich Yakovenko (; born on 19 December 1964), is a retired Ukrainian football player who operated primarily as a midfielder. Throughout his international tenure, he appeared 19 times and netted one goal for the USSR national squad.
Playing career
Born in Nikopol, within the Ukrainian SSR, Yakovenko's robust midfield presence during the mid-1980s earned him starting positions at both Dynamo Kyiv and the USSR national team. His contributions were instrumental in Dynamo Kyiv’s triumph in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the USSR’s advancement to the round of 16 at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately, persistent injuries from 1987 onward curtailed his appearances and effectiveness, resulting in a diminished role primarily coming off the bench.
In 1983, Yakovenko took part representing the Ukrainian SSR at the Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR.
Coaching career
As a seasoned Ukrainian football coach, Yakovenko has overseen the Ukraine U-21 side on several occasions, in addition to managing other national teams. His managerial career also includes stints at clubs located in southern Russia such as Kuban Krasnodar and FC Rostov, thereby broadening his impact within regional football circles.
Personal life
He is the father of two Ukrainian professional footballers, Oleksandr Yakovenko and Yuriy Yakovenko.
Career statistics
| USSR national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Appearances | Goals |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Date | Location | Opponent | Scoreline | Outcome | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 June 1986 | Estadio Sergio León Chavez, Irapuato, Mexico | Template:Fb | 1-0 | 6-0 | 1986 FIFA World Cup |
Honours
- Ballon d'Or: Ranked 21st in 1986