How many caps did Yuri Kovtun win for Russia?

Yuri Kovtun won 50 caps for Russia, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Yuri Kovtun play for?

FC APK Morozovsk (1987–1988), FC SKA Rostov-on-Don (1989–1990), FC Rostov (1991–1993), FC Dinamo Moscow (1993–1998), Spartak Moscow (1999–2005), FC Alania Vladikavkaz (2006–2007), FC MVD Rossii Moscow (2007–2007), FC Arsenal Tula (2011–2012).

Where does Yuri Kovtun rank among Russia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Yuri Kovtun #33 of Russia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Yuri Kovtun

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Caps · Russia

Goals · Russia

Life

1970

Clubs

FC SKA Rostov-on-Don, FC Dinamo Moscow, Spartak Moscow

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Russia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful and uncompromising centre-back, he was a key figure for Spartak Moscow and the Russian national team throughout the 1990s. Career record: 50 caps and 2 goals for Russia; club career at FC SKA Rostov-on-Don, FC Dinamo Moscow, Spartak Moscow.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1987–1988	FC APK Morozovsk
1989–1990	FC SKA Rostov-on-Don
1991–1993	FC Rostov
1993–1998	FC Dinamo Moscow
1999–2005	Spartak Moscow
2006–2007	FC Alania Vladikavkaz
2007–2007	FC MVD Rossii Moscow
2011–2012	FC Arsenal Tula
Russia	50 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Russia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Russia checked 4 October 2026

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One rank above: Dmitri Khlestov at #32.

Russia's editorial top five: Lev Yashin · Eduard Streltsov · Igor Netto · Rinat Dasayev · Albert Shesternyov.

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