Kurban Berdyev
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
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Kurban Bekiyevich Berdyev (Template:Lang-tk, Template:Lang-ru; born 25 August 1952) is a Turkmen football manager, and a former Soviet footballer. He is the vice-president and coach of FC Rostov. He holds Russian citizenship.
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Career
Playing career
Berdyev grew up with Kolhozçy Aşgabat where he played in cadet and junior teams since 1966. He joined the professional team in 1971.
- Soviet Top League (7 seasons, 155 games, 23 goals) – FC Kairat (1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985), FC SKA Rostov-on-Don (1979, 1980). Highest place- 8th with Kairat (1977, 1984).
- Soviet First League (7 seasons, 211 games, 32 goals) – Kolhozçy Aşgabat (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978), FC Kairat (1983), First League Winner with FC Kairat in 1983.
- Soviet Second League (2 seasons) – Kolhozçy Aşgabat (1975), FC Rostov (1980).
Coaching career
- 1986–1989 – FC Khimik Dzhambul (Soviet Second League);
- 1991–1993 – FC Taraz (Kazakhstan Premier League);
- 1993–1994 – Gençlerbirliği (Turkish Premier Super League);
- 1994–1995 – FC Kairat (Kazakhstan Premier League);
- 1996–1997 – FC Caspiy (Kazakhstan Premier League);
- 1997–1999 – Nisa Aşgabat (Turkmenistan League);
- 1999 – Turkmenistan national football team;
- 2000–2001 – FC Kristall Smolensk (Russian First Division);
- 2001–2013 – FC Rubin Kazan (Russian Premier League);
- 2014-2016 – FC Rostov (Russian Premier League);
It was in Rubin Kazan where Berdyev made his name as a coach getting the team promoted to Russian Premier League in 2002, and grabbing the bronze medals there in their debut year (2003).
On 18 December 2014, Berdyev was appointed as a manager of FC Rostov.[1] In the end of 2014-15 season, Rostov stayed up in the Russian Football Premier League by winning the relegation play-offs. In the 2015-16 season, Rostov unexpectedly qualified the Champions League spot, taking the 2nd spot in the league. Berdyev resigned from Rostov on 6 August 2016.[2] On 9 September 2016, he returned to FC Rostov to the position of vice-president/coach.[3]
Managerial honours
- Nisa (1998–1999)
- Turkmenistan League (1): 1999
- Turkmenistan Cup (1): 1998
- Rubin (2002–2013)
- Russian First Division (1): 2002
- Russian Premier League (2): 2008, 2009
- Russian Cup (1): 2012
- Russian Super Cup (2): 2010, 2012
- Rostov (2014–2016)
- Russian Premier League runner-up (1): 2015-16
Highest advances in the continental club competitions
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup – 2nd round (1998–1999)
- UEFA Champions League – 3rd place in the Group stage (2009–2010), (2010–2011);
- UEFA Europa League – Quarterfinals (2012–2013)
Personal honours
- Best soccer coach in Russia (Russian Football Union version) – 2009
Personal life
Berdyev always carries his pray beads with him. He never appears without them. " I don’t consider it a token or a tradition. It’s just something I need. I just feel that I have to keep them in my hands when I’m watching a game. I don’t feel well without them. There were a couple of times when I accidentally forgot to take them to matches, even though it wasn’t my fault. And I was feeling uncomfortable through the game, as if I was missing something. Thus this is just a need I feel. I think Muslims will understand me."[4]
Education – Ashgabat Railroads Vocational School (1967–71), Turkmen State University (1971–1975), Moscow Higher Coaching School (1989–1991).
Berdyev is known as a very introverted person.[5]
Berdyev has two sons and a daughter. The eldest, 37-year-old son from his first marriage Marat Berdyev — a musician and producer. Junior Alaberdy Berdyev - schoolboy, plays football in the "FC Rubin Kazan" youth academy.[6] Daughter Aylar — a student.
In 2012, he was decorated by the Russian Federation with the Order of Friendship Medal.[7]
References
External links
- Profile at FC Rubin Kazan site Template:Ru icon
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