| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £850k | |||||||||
Name: Stanislav Cherchesov
Nationality: Russia
Date of Birth: 2 September 1963
Primary Position: Goalkeeper (player); later became a manager
Playing Career (highlights):
- Dinamo Moscow — Early professional years in Soviet Top League
- Dynamo Moscow / Spartak Moscow / Lokomotiv Moscow — Competed at top level in Soviet/Russian leagues (notable spells with Dynamo Moscow)
- Austria Vienna — Played in Austria (mid/late 1990s), gaining experience abroad
- Russia national team — Represented the Soviet Union and later Russia as a goalkeeper; earned caps for the national side and participated in major tournaments
International Career: Represented the USSR / Russia at senior level; participated in tournaments including the 1994 FIFA World Cup (as part of the Russia squad).
Post-playing career: Transitioned to coaching and management. Most notably served as head coach of the Russia national team from 2016 to 2021, leading Russia at UEFA Euro 2016 and as host nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where Russia reached the quarterfinals.
Legacy: Well-regarded in Russian football both as a long-serving goalkeeper during his playing days and as a coach who delivered Russia’s strong World Cup 2018 performance.