Serghei Covalciuc

Template:Other people Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox football biography Serghei Covalciuc (Template:Lang-uk, born January 20, 1982 in Odessa) is a Moldovan-Ukrainian footballer who last played for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Aktobe.

Career

He spent six seasons playing for Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League. Previously he played for Tiligul Tiraspol in Moldovan championship, having joined them in the 1999 pre-season. His contract with Spartak ended in 2009.<ref name="Spartak2">«СПАРТАК» ГОВОРИТ СПАСИБО КОВАЛЬЧУКУ, ДЕДУРЕ И НИЗАМУТДИНОВУ Template:Ru icon</ref>

An Odessa native, Serghei Covalciuc previously had Moldovan and Transnistrian (de facto nation) citizenships, but, in 2007, he renounced them to receive Romanian citizenship and be able to play more often for Spartak.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On February 23, 2010, Tom Tomsk signed Covalciuc on a free transfer and on a two-year deal.<ref>Сергей Ковальчук подписал двухлетний контракт с "Томью"</ref>

After playing for half-a-season for FC Zhemchuzhina-Sochi in the Russian First Division in 2011, Covalciuc transferred to his home-city team Chornomorets Odessa in the Ukrainian Premier League on August 29, 2011.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Position

He is a versatile player being able to play as an attacking midfielder (main position), second striker, defensive midfielder, winger, or full-back.

International career

Covalciuc made 41 appearances for the Moldovan senior squad,<ref name = EU3914/> including three games in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying. He also played eight games in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) and was a member of 2002 edition.<ref>Template:FIFA player</ref>

He played his last official match against Turkey on October 11, 2006 before denaturalization of his Moldovan nationality. In 2012, he was recalled to the national team, making a further seven appearances.<ref name = EU3914/>

Personal life

His brother Chiril Covalciuc is also a professional footballer and also plays for Chornomorets. Prior to that, they were together in Tom Tomsk as well.<ref>serghei_covalciuc_may_play_in_the_same_club_with_his_brother/ Serghei Covalciuc may play in the same club with his brother</ref>

External links

• Serghei Covalciuk's profile on Spartak Moscow website
• Profile at FFU website