Vladimer Barkaia


Vladimer Barkaia was a Soviet footballer from Georgia who played as a striker.

Career

Born in Gagra, Barkaia played for FC Burevestnik Gagra from 1953 to 1955 and FC [Dinamo Tbilisi|Dinamo Tbilisi] from 1957 to 1967. During his career in FC Dinamo Tbilisi, Barkaia played 226 matches and scored 68 goals. Barkaya made his debut for USSR on 27 June 1965 in a 1966 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Denmark and scored twice on his debut. He also played in a friendly against Brazil team starring Pelé. He was an assistant coach for Dinamo Tbilisi from 1968 to 1969. He also graduated from the Tbilisi State University with a degree in Economics in 1963.

Personal life and death

Barkaia died on 30 December 2022, at the age of 85.

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