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Albert Alekseyevich Shesternyov (Russian: Альбе́рт Алексе́евич Шестернёв, IPA: [ɐlʲˈbʲert ɐlʲɪˈksʲeɪvʲɪtɕ ʂɨsʲtʲɪrˈnʲɵf]; 20 June 1941 – 5 November 1994) was a football player for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet Union. He is generally regarded as the best football defender in Soviet ...
Dec 26, 2020 · Albert Shesternyov, the greatest centre-back in USSR history, captains his team in a historic UEFA Euros semi-final against Italy. Italians were one of the best teams in the world at that point...
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May 29, 2024 · Discover the legacy of Albert Shesternyov, the tactical innovator and disciplined manager who transformed CSKA Moscow and left an enduring impact on Russian football.
May 11, 1994 · Albert Shesternev from Russia former footballer Sweeper.
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- June 20, 1941
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Nov 18, 2020 · Soviet captain sweeps everything up in a dominating performance against van Himst's Belgium. ...more.
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Jan 10, 2018 · Albert Shesternyov is generally regarded as the best football defender in Soviet football history in a career that saw him captain the Soviet Union, winning 90 caps in an era where fewer matches were played. In fact, only Rinat Dasaev and Oleg Blokhin won more caps than Shesternyov.
Albert Shesternyov is widely regarded as the finest defender in Soviet footballing history. A legendary figure both for his country and his club CSKA Moscow, he was nicknamed “Ivan the Terrible” for his imposing presence on the pitch and commanding leadership skills.
