Akhrik Tsveiba is a former professional footballer who played as a defender and was born in 1966.
He represented the Soviet Union, CIS, Ukraine, and Russia national teams during his international career.
Tsveiba won the Soviet Top League in 1990 while playing for Dynamo Kyiv.
Biography
Early Life
Akhrik Sokratovich Tsveiba was born in 1966 in Gudauta, a town in Abkhazia, Georgia. He began his football journey at a young age, playing youth football with local side M. Chachba. His early passion for the sport laid the foundation for a successful career as a professional footballer.
Career
Tsveiba's professional career took off when he joined FC Dinamo Sukhumi, where he played as a defender from 1983 to 1984. He then moved to FC Dinamo Tbilisi, where he honed his skills and made a significant impact. In 1990, he joined FC Dynamo Kyiv, contributing to the team's success by winning the Soviet Top League that same year. Over his career, he played for several clubs, including FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny, FC Alania Vladikavkaz, and Gamba Osaka, among others. Tsveiba also had a notable international career, representing the Soviet Union, CIS, Ukraine, and Russia national teams. He was part of the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup and played in Euro 1992 for the CIS. Later, he switched allegiance to the Russian national team and participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.
After retiring from professional play, Tsveiba transitioned into a scouting role with Dynamo Moscow from 2014 to 2015, showcasing his continued commitment to the sport.
Personal Life
Beyond football, Tsveiba is a family man; his son, Sandro Tsveiba, has followed in his footsteps and is also a professional footballer. This legacy highlights the impact of Tsveiba's career on the next generation of athletes.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Gudauta, Tsveiba began playing youth football with local side M. Chachba. He played as a defender for Dinamo Sukhumi, SKA-Khabarovsk, Dinamo Tbilisi and Dynamo Kyiv, appearing in 123 Soviet league matches. Tsveiba won the 1990 Soviet Top League with Dynamo and was awarded Master of Sports of the USSR. Tsveiba started his career at Dinamo Sukhumi before playing regularly for Dinamo Tbilisi. In 1990, he left for Dynamo Kyiv, where he was nominated by the Ukraine national team. He then played briefly in Russia before signing with Gamba Osaka. He returned to Russia for Alania Vladikavkaz, where he was nominated by the Russia national team. Tsveiba left for the Chinese team Shanghai Pudong, before spending his late career with the Russian teams Uralan Elista and Dynamo Moscow. In 2009, he was part of the Russia national team squad that won the 2009 Legends Cup.
Tsveiba was a non-playing squad member at the 1990 FIFA World Cup for the Soviet Union, and at Euro 1992 for the CIS. Tsveiba played for the Ukraine national team against Hungary in a friendly match in August 1992. He changed his allegiance to Russia in 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Tsveiba worked as a scout with Dynamo Moscow when the club was managed by Stanislav Cherchesov from 2014 to 2015.
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- FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny (1993–1993)
- Club
- FC Elista (1999–2000)
- Club
- AEK Larnaca F.C. (2001–2002)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Moscow (2001–2001)
- Club
- FC Alania Vladikavkaz (1997–1997)
- Club
- FC SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk (1984–1984)
- Club
- Qingdao Hainiu F.C. (1994–1994)
- Club
- FC Dynamo Kyiv (1990–1993)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Tbilisi (1985–1989)
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (1994–1996)
- Club
- Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. (1998–1998)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Sukhumi (1983–1984)
- Club
- Soviet Union national association football team (1990–1991)
- Club
- CIS national football team (1992–1992)
- Club
- Ukraine men's national football team (1992–1992)
- Club
- Russia men's national football team (1997–1997)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Sukhumi (1984–1984)
- National team
- Soviet Union
- National team
- Ukraine
- National team
- Russia
Personal
Clubs
- FC Dinamo Sukhumi1983–1984
- FC Dinamo Sukhumi1984–1984
- FC SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk1984–1984
- FC Dinamo Tbilisi1985–1989
- FC Dynamo Kyiv1990–1993
- Soviet Union national association football team1990–1991
- CIS national football team1992–1992
- Ukraine men's national football team1992–1992
- FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny1993–1993
- Gamba Osaka1994–1996
- Qingdao Hainiu F.C.1994–1994
- FC Alania Vladikavkaz1997–1997
- Russia men's national football team1997–1997
- Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C.1998–1998
- FC Elista1999–2000
- AEK Larnaca F.C.2001–2002
- FC Dinamo Moscow2001–2001
Played together with
Abdoul-Gafar MamahFC Alania Vladikavkaz · 2010–2011
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorGamba Osaka · 2016
Adi RochaGamba Osaka · 2013–2013
Admir MehmediFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2012–2014
Adrian MierzejewskiChongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. · 2019–2022
Adriano Ferreira MartinsGamba Osaka · 2011–2011
Adrián RamosChongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. · 2017–2018
Akihiro IenagaGamba Osaka · 2004–2010- Akihiro IenagaGamba Osaka · 2012–2013
- Akihiro NagashimaGamba Osaka · 1983–1993
- Akihiro SatoGamba Osaka · 2012–2014
Akira KajiGamba Osaka · 2006–2014
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Ukrainian and Russian association football player (born 1966)
Akhrik Sokratovich Tsveiba is a former professional footballer. At international level, he represented Soviet Union, CIS, Ukraine and Russia national teams.
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