Spartak Gogniyev


Spartak Arturovich Gogniyev is a Russian professional football coach and a former player who is the manager of FC Alania Vladikavkaz.

Playing career

He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2000 for FC Dynamo Moscow. He played two games in the UEFA Cup 2000–01 for FC Dynamo Moscow and two games in the UEFA Champions League 2003–04 qualification round for PFC CSKA Moscow.
In August 2018, it was announced that Spartak Gogniyev joined new FC Urozhay Krasnodar, but this wasn't confirmed.

Coaching career

On 28 December 2018, he was appointed the head coach of FC Spartak Vladikavkaz. In July 2019, he moved from Spartak to the new club FC Alania Vladikavkaz.
On 2 September 2022, Gogniyev was hired by Russian Premier League club FC Khimki. He left Khimki on 3 April 2023, following a 0–6 home loss to FC Krasnodar.
Gogniyev returned to Alania on 17 September 2024, with the club in the relegation zone in the Russian First League.

Personal life

His son Ruslan Gogniyev made his debut as professional footballer in 2019.

Honours

Russian Premier League : 2003Russian Cup : 2002Russian First Division best striker: 2010Russian National Football League top scorer: 2012–13