Ilya Tsymbalar


Ilya Vladimirovich Tsymbalar was a Ukrainian-Russian professional football player and coach. A midfielder, he represented both Ukraine and Russia on the international level. He primarily played as an attacking midfielder and was known for set-piece ability and technique.

Career

After retiring, Tsymbalar became vice-president of Anzhi Makhachkala, before turning to coach by taking over Spartak's reserve team, moving on to the coaching team of FC Khimki. In 2006, he became head-coach of FC Spartak-MZhK Ryazan, whom he led to promotion to the Russian First Division. In February 2008, he was named as head coach of FC Nizhny Novgorod. In January 2009 he resigned from the club.

Career statistics

International goals

Personal life

His son Oleg Tsimbalar was a professional footballer.

Death

Tsymbalar died from heart disease on 28 December 2013.