Vasili Karatayev

Vasili Ivanovich Karatayev (Russian: Василий Иванович Каратаев; born 20 March 1962) is a former Russian professional footballer.

Vasili Karatayev

Personal information
Full name	Vasili Ivanovich Karatayev
Date of birth	(1962-03-20) 20 March 1962 (age 63)
Place of birth	Moscow, Russian SFSR
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1982	FShM Moscow	52	(2)
1983–1989	FC Dynamo Moscow	166	(14)
1990	Lokeren	0	(0)
1991–1993	RoPS	93	(19)
1994	HJK Helsinki	16	(6)
1995	Tampereen Pallo-Veikot	14	(1)
1995	IFK Mariehamn	?	(4)
1996	FC Munaishy	9	(0)
1997	RoPS	27	(0)
1998	JJK	23	(3)
1999	TP-47	16	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

He made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1981 for FShM Moscow.^[1]

Personal life

His identical twin Mikhail Karatayev also played football professionally.

Honours

• Soviet Top League runner-up: 1986.
• Soviet Cup winner: 1984.

European club competitions

With FC Dynamo Moscow.

• European Cup Winners' Cup 1984–85: 8 games, 2 goals.
• UEFA Cup 1987–88: 4 games, 1 goal.