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Sergey KonovalovUkrainian footballer, midfielder
Date of Birth: 01.03.1972
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Career and Днепр Debut
- Transfer to Kyiv
- Loan Spells and Asian Success
- Return to Dynamo and Further Loans
- Kyiv Arsenal and Later Career
- International Career
- Coaching Career
- Achievements
Early Career and Днепр Debut
Yevhen Konovalov, a Ukrainian footballer, was born and raised in Dnipropetrovsk. He honed his skills at the city's sports boarding school and made his senior debut for the local club Днепр in 1990 against Спартак Moscow. Despite his promising start, Konovalov only played 11 matches for Днепр in the Soviet league.
Transfer to Kyiv
In December 1994, after the departure of Nikolai Pavlov, Konovalov joined the Ukrainian powerhouse Dynamo Kyiv. However, injuries and limited playing time under coach Jozef Szabo hindered his progress.
Loan Spells and Asian Success
Seeking more opportunities, Konovalov spent three seasons on loan in South Korea with Pohang Steelers. During his time there, he twice won the Asian Champions League (1997 and 1998).
Return to Dynamo and Further Loans
Upon returning to Dynamo, Konovalov continued to struggle for playing time. He was loaned back to Днепр and then to Beitar Jerusalem in the 2001/02 season, where he and fellow Ukrainian Dmitry Mikhailenko helped the club avoid relegation.
Kyiv Arsenal and Later Career
Konovalov's contract with Dynamo was eventually purchased by their rivals Arsenal Kyiv in 2002. He subsequently played for Borisfen, Chinese club Qingdao Zhongneng, and Azerbaijani side Inter Baku before retiring.
International Career
Konovalov was a member of the Soviet Union U-20 team that won the bronze medal at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also represented the Ukrainian national team 22 times, scoring three goals.
Coaching Career
After retiring, Konovalov transitioned into coaching. He served as assistant manager of the now-defunct club Sevastopol from 2011 to 2013 and was briefly their interim head coach in 2014.
Achievements
Club:Ukrainian Premier League (4): 1994/95, 1995/96, 1998/99, 1999/00
Ukrainian Cup: 1995/96
Asian Champions League (2): 1997, 1998
International:
FIFA World Youth Championship Bronze Medal: 1991
Personal Life
Konovalov is married to Marina Alexeevna and has two children, Nikita and Sonya.
