Vitali But


Vitali Vladimirovich But is a Russian football official and a former player who played as a midfielder. He is the general director for FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk.

Playing career

During his professional career, ended at the age of just 27, But played for Tsement Novorossiysk, FC Dynamo Moscow, FC Lokomotiv Moscow, FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk and FC Arsenal Tula. He represented the Soviet Union at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship in Portugal.
In May 2009, But re-joined former team Chernomorets, as its general director. His younger brother, Vladimir, was also a footballer — and a midfielder. He too represented Chernomorets Novorossiysk, but spent the better part of his professional career in Germany, namely with Borussia Dortmund.

Traffic incident

On 5 October 2019 it has been reported that he is being investigated on two charges - leaving the place of an incident and driving under influence after running over a child with his Range Rover a day before and driving away.