Vladimir Dolbonosov, an outstanding football player, Master of Sport of international level, passed away. He was 65.
Vladimir Dolbonosov was a trainee of Dynamo Moscow and almost all his career was devoted to this club. He played for U-21 and youth teams of the USSR. In 1967 he won gold medals at Youth European Championship. Vladimir Dolbonosov spent in white-and-blue Dynamo shirt period since 1967 to 1974, having played 151 match during this time (2 goals). In 1970 he became the Cup of the USSR holder and in 1973 he added to this trophy the bronze medals of the Championship. For the last three years of his Dynamo career he was the main team captain. He finished his career in Pakhtakor Tashkent, where in 1976 during 15 matches he scored 1 goal.
Russian Football Premier League would like to express our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Vladimir Dolbonosov. We support you at this hart time.