Vasiliy Kulkov: Porto's Russian utility man who won and left his mark | OneFootball

This Thursday marks the birth of Vasiliy Kulkov, former Russian footballer who was born on June 11, 1966, in Moscow, then part of the Soviet Union.

Kulkov stood out for his versatility, being able to play as a defender or midfielder, and left his mark on Portuguese football while playing for Benfica and FC Porto. At the Porto club, he played for the blue and whites between 1994 and 1995, a period in which he made 27 appearances, scored two goals, provided eight assists, and won two titles.

An international for the former Soviet Union and also for Russia, Kulkov built a distinguished career in European football, gaining greater recognition at Spartak Moscow before moving to Portugal. His tactical versatility and competitive experience made him a useful player for every team he represented.

At FC Porto, he was part of a successful period for the club, adding two more trophies to a career marked by domestic success in several championships.

Vasiliy Kulkov died in 2020, at the age of 54, but he is still remembered as an important figure from the generation of Eastern European players who left an impact on Portuguese football during the 1990s.

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