Dmitry An

Dmitry Ivanovich An was an Uzbekistani footballer.

Life and career

An was born on 2 May 1939 in the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. He grew up in the Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan. As a youth player, An joined the youth academy of Uzbekistani side Pakhtakor. He became the first ethnic Korean player to graduate from their youth academy. He started his senior career with Uzbekistani side Pakhtakor. He became the first ethnic Korean player to play in the Soviet top flight. In 1964, he signed for Uzbekistani side Dustlik before retiring from professional football.
An mainly operated as a forward. He was known for his heading ability. He was described as "considered the best scorer of high balls in the All-Union Championship".
He obtained a USSR Master of Sport certification. He died on 20 May 2018 in Uzbekistan. An was of Korean descent. He was the brother of Soviet Union international Mikhail An.