How many caps did Oleksandr Zavarov win for Soviet Union?

Oleksandr Zavarov won 41 caps for Soviet Union, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Oleksandr Zavarov play for?

FC Zorya Luhansk (1977–1979), FC SKA Rostov-on-Don (1980–1981), FC Zorya Luhansk (1982–1982), FC Dynamo Kyiv (1983–1988), Juventus (1988–1990), A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1990–1995), CO Saint-Dizier (1995–1998).

Where does Oleksandr Zavarov rank among Ukraine's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Oleksandr Zavarov #13 of Ukraine's 33 greatest players of all time.

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13 / Ukraine · 1985–1990

Oleksandr Zavarov

CDM anchor

Caps · Soviet Union

Goals · Soviet Union

Life

1961

Clubs

FC SKA Rostov-on-Don, FC Dynamo Kyiv, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine

#13

Editorial rank of 33 for Ukraine

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A supremely gifted playmaker, he was the creative heartbeat of Dynamo Kyiv and a key figure in the USSR's Euro 1988 final run. Career record: 41 caps and 6 goals for Soviet Union; club career at FC SKA Rostov-on-Don, FC Dynamo Kyiv, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q724533

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Career record

1977–1979	FC Zorya Luhansk
1980–1981	FC SKA Rostov-on-Don
1982–1982	FC Zorya Luhansk
1983–1988	FC Dynamo Kyiv
1988–1990	Juventus
1990–1995	A.S. Nancy-Lorraine
1995–1998	CO Saint-Dizier
Soviet Union	41 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Soviet Union checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Soviet Union checked 4 October 2026

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Around Zavarov in the almanac

One rank above: Ihor Belanov at #12.

One rank below: Oleksandr Zinchenko at #14.

Ukraine's editorial top five: Andriy Shevchenko · Oleh Blokhin · Anatoliy Tymoshchuk · Oleh Protasov · Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko.

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