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Yuri Kovtun (Yuri Mikhailovich Kovtun) was born on 5 January, 1970 in Azov, Soviet Union, is a Russian footballer and manager. Discover Yuri Kovtun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

Popular As Yuri Mikhailovich Kovtun
Occupation N/A
Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 5 January 1970
Birthday 5 January
Birthplace Azov, Soviet Union
Nationality Soviet Union

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Yuri Kovtun Height, Weight & Measurements

At 54 years old, Yuri Kovtun height is 1.91 m .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Yuri Kovtun Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yuri Kovtun worth at the age of 54 years old? Yuri Kovtun’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Soviet Union. We have estimated Yuri Kovtun's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1970

Yuri Mikhailovich Kovtun (Юрий Михайлович Ковтун; born 5 January 1970) is a Russian football coach and a former defender, well known as a 1990s Russia national football team player, as well as Dynamo Moscow and Spartak Moscow stopper.

He is an assistant coach of FC Rodina Moscow.

1988

Kovtun's career started in minor Russian club Luch Azov in 1988.

Then he started his career as a professional player in FC SKA Rostov-na-Donu and FC Rostselmash Rostov-on-Don.

1992

In 1992, Rostselmash and Kovtun starred in the first Russian championship where they unexpectedly promoted to 8th place.

Kovtun was impressive during the season so two top teams were interested in him at the same time : Dynamo and Spartak Moscow.

1993

In 1993, Kovtun chose Dynamo Moscow and became their key player for years, until his move to Spartak in 1999.

1995

Whereas Kovtun's only honour during his 6-year spell in Dynamo was a Russian Cup in 1995, he won 3 titles in 1999, 2000 and 2001 after joining Spartak.

Moreover, he took part in numerous UEFA Champions League games and found himself a regular Russian national football team player.

Kovtun played for the Russian international team 50 times, scoring 2 goals.

2002

The most notable moments of his international career were his long shot goal to Yugoslavia during a 2002 World Cup qualifier and an own goal in a 0–1 away loss to Iceland Euro 2000 qualifying.

He was a part of the Russian squad in the Euro 96 and World Cup 2002 finals.

Kovtun was sent off in a Euro '96 match for a lunge at Germany's Dieter Eilts.

Kovtun's strong points as a defender were mainly great tackling, tight marking of opponents and scoring goals in the crucial matches.

The main weakness of his game throughout his career was a lack of pace and acceleration.

Stemming from this lack of speed, he often had to play too dirty so he could easily receive yellow cards or even be sent off (he holds the Russian League record for number of bookings).

2005

During 2005, already a Spartak's veteran, he could not gain a place in the first team and most of the season he played for the reserves.

2006

In January 2006, he left Spartak Moscow for just relegated into Russian First Division Alania Vladikavkaz.

2007

He retired in 2007 and became a manager for FC MVD Rossii Moscow.

FC MVD promoted to the Russian First Division under his supervision.

2009

On the 8th of June, 2009, Kovtun resigned from FC MVD manager position and was replaced by Vladimir Eshtrekov.