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Omary TetradzeFootball player, head coach of Anzhi
Date of Birth: 13.10.1969
Country:  Georgia |
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Biography of Omari Tetradze
Omari Tetradze is a former Soviet and Russian football player and coach. He was born on October 13, 1969, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Tetradze started his professional football career playing for Dynamo Tbilisi. At that time, Dynamo Tbilisi required its players to use only Georgian surnames, so Tetradze took his grandmother's last name.
Playing Career
After Dynamo Tbilisi, Tetradze played for Dynamo Moscow and Alania Vladikavkaz before signing a contract with Italian club AS Roma in 1997. However, his career in Italy was cut short due to a severe knee ligament injury he sustained in a match against Luxembourg on April 30, 1997.
Following his injury, Tetradze terminated his contract with AS Roma on February 2, 1999, and returned to Moscow. He represented the CIS/Russia national team in 40 official matches, scoring one goal. He also played in one unofficial match for the Russian national team, scoring a goal. Tetradze participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, playing in one match, and the 1996 UEFA European Championship, playing in three matches and scoring one goal. He also played five matches for the Soviet Union Olympic team and represented the Soviet youth national team.
Coaching Career
In 2006, Tetradze began his coaching career as the head coach of FC Krylia Sovetov. From 2007 onwards, he served as the head coach of FC Anzhi Makhachkala. However, on March 16, 2010, Tetradze resigned from his position as head coach of FC Anzhi Makhachkala.
Accomplishments
As a player, Tetradze achieved several accomplishments, including winning the Russian Premier League in 1995 and the Greek Cup in the 2000/01 season. He was also a silver medalist in the Russian Premier League in 1994 and 1996 and a bronze medalist in 1992, 1993, and 2004. Tetradze was awarded the "Top Scorer" prize for the best defender in 1995 and 1996.
In his coaching career, Tetradze led FC Krylia Sovetov to win the First Division of the Professional Football League in 2009, securing promotion to the Russian Premier League.
