Biography
Who is Roman Berezovsky?
Early life and background
Roman Berezovsky was born in Yerevan, Armenian SSR, on August 5, 1974. His parents were ethnic Ukrainian. He grew up to build a long career in association football, starting in the Soviet Top League and establishing himself as a reliable goalkeeper.
During his early years in the sport, he played for several clubs across different leagues. He began his professional path with Koshkagorts in 1991 and later featured for Shengavit Yerevan and Syunik Kapan during the 1992 Armenian Premier League season before moving on to other teams.
Club career highlights
Roman Berezovsky spent significant seasons playing for Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he made 118 appearances and won the Russian Cup trophy during the 1998 to 1999 season. He earned recognition as Russia's best goalkeeper in the late 1990s and received individual honors from Russian sports publications.
Later in his career, he played for Torpedo Moscow in 88 games and moved to Dynamo Moscow. He also joined Khimki in 2006, helping the team secure a spot in the Russian Premier League. He set records for penalty saves and made numerous appearances before transitioning into coaching roles with various clubs.
International and coaching career
On the international stage, Roman Berezovsky participated in 79 matches for the Armenia national team after making his debut in 1996. He became a fan favorite for his stable performances and later served as the caretaker manager for the Armenia national football team.
After finishing his playing days, he shifted to coaching. He worked as a goalkeepers coach for PFC Sochi, FC Pyunik, and FC Noah, while also serving briefly as a caretaker manager for Sochi and managing Pyunik.
Birthday and age
Roman Berezovsky was born on August 5, 1974, which makes Roman 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Roman shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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