Yuri Gazzaev


Yuri Farzunovich Gazzaev is a Russian professional football coach and a former player.

Playing career

As a player, he made his debut in the Soviet First League in 1978 for FC Spartak Ordzhonikidze.
He signed for Chamois Niortais F.C. on a fake paperwork, pretending he was 9 years younger than he actually was. He was released a few months later after the fraud was discovered.

Personal life

He is a cousin of Valery Gazzaev. His son Ruslan Gazzayev is now a professional footballer.