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Vladimir BabichevFormer Soviet and Latvian footballer, midfielder and forward
Date of Birth: 22.04.1968
Country:  Latvia |
Content:
- Early Career
- Success with Skonto
- Return to Riga
- Later Career and Coaching
- Achievements
- - One Latvian Silver Medal (1992)
Early Career
Mikhail Zemlinsky, a Latvian-born former Soviet footballer, began his professional career in the second division of the USSR Football Championship with Zvejnieks. In 1988, he joined RAF Jelgava, where he played until 1992.
Success with Skonto
In 1993, Zemlinsky joined Skonto, the leading football club in Latvia at the time. During his seven seasons with Skonto, he made 130 league appearances and scored an impressive 60 goals. The club dominated Latvian football, winning seven consecutive league titles from 1993 to 1999.
Return to Riga
After a brief stint with Policijas FK, Zemlinsky moved to Russian club Torpedo-ZIL in 2000. However, he failed to make an appearance for the Russian side and eventually returned to Riga.
Later Career and Coaching
From 2001 to 2006, Zemlinsky played for various clubs in Latvia, including Riga, JFC Skonto, and Jurmala. In 2006, he transitioned to coaching.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Zemlinsky has achieved significant accolades:- Seven Latvian Championship titles (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
- One Latvian Silver Medal (1992)
- Three Latvian Cups (1995, 1997, 1998)- Latvian Championship Top Scorer (1994)
- Latvian Championship Top Midfielder (1997, 1998)
- Latvian Championship Top Attacker (1994)
Current Role
Zemlinsky currently serves as the head coach of the Latvia U19 national football team.
