To honor the memory of Valeriy Vasylovych, his protégés and now first vice-presidents of the UAF Oleg Protsasov and Oleksiy Mykhaylichenko arrived at his grave at Baishevo Cemetery.

Photo by Pavel Kubanov

“I was fortunate not only to play under the guidance of Valeriy Vasylovych but also to work in his coaching staff. He is more than just a coach, more than an older colleague for me. I learned so much from Valeriy Vasylovych, not just on the football field. And therefore, I will be grateful to my teacher for all of my life. And the coaching ideas of Valery Lobanovskyi are so ahead of their time that they remain number one in the world even now!” — Oleksiy Mykhaylichenko told the press service of the UAF.

Photo by Pavel Kubanov

“Time passes, and only the warmest memories remain. Valeriy Vasylovych was a true professional in everything. But at the same time, he poured his soul into whatever task he undertook. We tried to meet his level, showing our maximum capabilities. I am grateful to Valeriy Vasylovych for believing in me and giving me the chance to prove myself at the highest level,” — Oleg Protsasov shared his memories with the press service of the UAF.

Valery LOBANOVSKYI

(Honored Coach of Ukraine)

Born on January 6, 1939 in Kyiv.

Masters of Sports of the USSR, Honored Coach of the USSR and Honored Coach of Ukraine.

Playing position — forward.

Alumnus of football school No. 1 (from 1952) and the youth football school (FSM) in Kyiv (from 1955).

Played for teams: «Dynamo» Kyiv (1959-1964), «Chornomorets» Odessa (1965-1966), «Shakhtar» Donetsk (1967-1968).

Champion of the USSR in 1961.

Cup winner of the USSR in 1964.

In the Soviet Union Championship, he played 253 matches and scored 71 goals.

Played two matches for the USSR national team and two matches for the Olympic team of the USSR.

Since October 1968 — coaching work.

Captained teams: «Dnipro» Dnipropetrovsk (1968-1973), «Dynamo» Kyiv (1973-1982, 1984-1990, 1996-2002).

Champion of the USSR in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986 and 1990.

Cup winner of the USSR in 1974, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1990.

Champion of Ukraine in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001.

Cup winner of Ukraine in 1998, 1999 and 2000.

Cup Winner of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1975 and 1986.

UEFA Super Cup winner in 1975.

Semifinalist of the UEFA Champions League/Cup in 1977, 1987 and 1999.

Captained national teams: USSR (1975-1976, 1982-1983, 1986-1990), UAE (1990-1992), Kuwait (1994-1996), Ukraine (2000-2001).

Bronze medalist of the Olympic football tournament in 1976.

Vice-champion of Europe in 1988.

Bronze medalist of the Asian Games in 1994.

Died on May 13, 2002 in Zaporizhzhia. Buried at Baishevo Cemetery in Kyiv.