Valeriu Pogorelov
Moldovan-Ukrainian footballer
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Valeriu Ivanovich Pogorelov (Ukrainian: Валерій Іванович Погорєлов, Russian: Валерий Иванович Погорелов; born 25 June 1967) is a Moldovan former footballer who played as a defender and made eleven appearances for the Moldova national team. He also holds Ukrainian citizenship.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valeriu Ivanovich Pogorelov | ||
| Date of birth | 25 June 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Biliaivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sports School Bălți | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985 | Atlantyka Sevastopol | 31 | (0) |
| 1986–1988 | SKChF Sevastopol | ||
| 1989–1991 | Tavriya Simferopol | 92 | (10) |
| 1992–1997 | Tiligul Tiraspol | 135 | (18) |
| 1997–1999 | Chornomorets Odesa | 50 | (1) |
| 1999 | Tiligul Tiraspol | 2 | (1) |
| 1999–2000 | Constructorul Chisinau | 36 | (1) |
| 2001–2003 | Agro Chișinău | 49 | (0) |
| Total | 395+ | (31+) | |
| International career | |||
| 1994–1998 | Moldova | 11 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Pogorelov made his debut for Moldova on 16 April 1994 in a friendly match against the United States, which finished as a 1–1 draw. He went on to make eleven appearances, scoring one goal – a spectacular solo effort against Wales in a Euro 96 qualifier in October 1994 – before making his last appearance on 22 April 1998 in a friendly match against Azerbaijan, which finished as a 0–1 loss.[4]
Career statistics
International
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 October 1994 | Stadionul Republican, Chișinău, Moldova |  Wales | 3–2 | 3–2 | UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying |
