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Hennadiy Popovych (Gennadiy Ivanovych Popovych) was born on 9 February, 1973 in Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukrainian SSR, is a Ukrainian footballer. Discover Hennadiy Popovych'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 37 years old?

Popular As Gennadiy Ivanovych Popovych
Occupation N/A
Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 9 February, 1973
Birthday 9 February
Birthplace Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukrainian SSR
Date of death 4 June, 2010
Died Place Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Nationality Ukraine

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Hennadiy Popovych Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Hennadiy Popovych height is 1.91m .

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Height 1.91m
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Dating & Relationship status

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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Hennadiy Popovych Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hennadiy Popovych worth at the age of 37 years old? Hennadiy Popovych’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Ukraine. We have estimated Hennadiy Popovych's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income footballer

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1921

Despite Popovych has never succeeded to become a crucial member of Ukraine national football team, Valeriy Lobanovskiy appreciated the style of Popovych and staked hopes on him in the beginning of 21st century.

By some unofficial estimates, Popovych is often recognized as one of the most impactful Ukrainian players who ever played football in post-Soviet Russia.

1973

Hennadiy Ivanovych Popovych (Геннадій Іванович Попович; Геннадий Иванович Попович) (9 February 1973 – 4 June 2010) was a Ukrainian professional footballer.

He was born in Dniprodzerzhynsk.

1990

He was playing for various teams at the early stage of his career including Prometei (1990), Kryvbas (1991–1994), Zirka (1994–1995), Shakhtar (1995–1996).

1991

He made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League B in 1991 for FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih.

Popovych was a trainee of the sport academy of Mettalurg from Dniprodzerzhynsk.

1997

In 1997, he moved to Russia, where he started to play for Zenit from Saint Petersburg, where he performed more than 100 caps and scored 41 goal.

Together with "Zenit" he reached a peak of his career.

2000

In 2000, he scored two goals in the final of Intertoto Cup against Celta.

Popovych himself later recalled these times as the happiest period in his life and also during professional career.

2001

In 2001 Popovych won the bronze medal of Russian championship with Zenit also being the first sniper of the team in the season of 2001.

In autumn of 2001 Popovich felt sick while season was not yet finished.

Later on, he noted that his conditions get worsened at every new training.

In the end of 2001 according to strong recommendation from medics, he finished his football career due to the problems with heart (two consecutive infarcts of pulmonary and heart systems respectively).

Former chief doctor of Zenit, Mikhail Grishin later mentioned this period in Popovych's life pointing out that "Popovych could not live without football, how could you stop him from doing it?" .

2002

Between 2002 and 2005 he was working as an administrator of Zenit.

2005

Between 2005 and 2008 he was a coach of Zenit youth team.

2006

For Zenit and St. Petersburg in general, Popovych has remained one of the most prominent players for pre-Gazprom (before 2006) Zenit history.

According to Andrey Arshavin, Popovych was the only example of a physically powerful center forward (classic number nine) who has successfully adapted to traditionally high-speed play style of Zenit.

2009

In 2009 Popovych became a coach of Zenit Academy and since 2010 youth team of Lokomotiv.

In his spare time he liked playing hockey and fishing.

2010

Popovych died on 4 June 2010 after a heart attack.

4 days after the visitation was organized at the Petrovskiy Stadium.

He was buried at Smolensky Cemetery in Saint Petersburg.

2011

In January 2011 in the youth sport complex Zenit the tournament in the name of Popovych was organized.

2012

In June 2012 on the Petrovskiy Stadium Zenit fans opened the memorial tablet dedicated to Popovych.

Saint Petersburg band "Bivny" mentioned Popovich in their song "Forwards" ("Форварды" in Russian).

With FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.