Oleg Veretennikov

For the first time in the history of Russian championship top scorer of the national football 1998. was 28-year-old captain of the vice-champions of the country Oleg Veretennikov.

Having scored 25 goals, the leader of the Volgograd 'Rotor' Oleg Veretennikov set an absolute record of performance. Most of the slaughtered animals Veretennikova recognized some of the most beautiful in the rounds. A hallmark Volgograd striker was hit with a penalty kick in the perimeter wall.

13 May 1998. in the Volgograd match with 'Alans' captain 'Rotor' Oleg Veretennikov scored his 200 th goal in official meetings. In football, with 7 years. First coach - Valery Sokolov. In the 'Rotor' since 1991.

On the field Oleg good in the reception and handling the ball, few who have both put a blow. In 9-championship and Cup matches has scored 11 goals, becoming the best player of the beginning of this year.

In the second round of the championship of Russia-98 Veretennikov scored 5 goals. For this game, he has received from the 'SE' 9.5 out of 10 points possible - it is the highest score in the history of Russian championships (0.5 points removed because of yellow cards received during a tough opponent's attacks in midfield).

. National Heritage Russia - Oleg Veretennikov - appreciated by the owners - president of the club Vladimir Goryunov - three million dollars.

. Material prepared by the Museum of History and sports RGAFK