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Igor Belanov
Winning the 1986 Ballon d’Or after European success with Dynamo Kyiv.
Cup Winners’ Cup · World Cup hat-trick
- Born
- 25 September 1960
- Birthplace
- Odesa, Ukraine
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Igor Belanov
Igor Belanov is a Ukrainian former forward who represented the Soviet Union. Pace and direct running were central to his game.
Early life
Odesa upbringing
Grew up in Odesa and developed through local football.
Senior beginnings
Played for SKA Odesa and Chornomorets before joining Dynamo Kyiv.
Career
- 1970s–1980s
Odesa clubs
Built his professional career in his home city.
- 1985–1989
Dynamo Kyiv
Won Soviet titles and a European trophy.
- 1989 onward
Later clubs
Played in Germany before returning to Ukrainian football.
Achievements
Cup Winners’ Cup
Helped Dynamo defeat Atlético Madrid in the final.
World Cup hat-trick
Scored three against Belgium in a losing knockout match.
Ballon d’Or
Won the award after his club and international performances.
Beyond football
Football administration
Later worked in football-related business and public roles.
Home-city connection
Maintained links with Odesa after his overseas playing years.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗UEFA: Ballon d’Or winners ↗Photo: Илья Хохлов. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
