Today we will remember Dinamo’s legends who have birthdays – Ramaz Shengelia 67 and Kakhi Asatiani -77.
Ramaz Shengelia played in Dinamo in 1977-1988. In 403 matches he scored 179 goals. In 1978 Shengelia became the Soviet champion. In 1977 he took the second place and in 1981 he became the prizeman of Soviet championship. In 1979 Shengelia became the owner of Crystal Cup and in 1981 he won Cup Winners’ Cup. He was named among the best 33 players for 5 times. In 1978 and 1981 Shengelia was named the best player of Soviet championship. In 1981 he became the best sportsman of Georgia. He participated in 1982 world championship. Shengelia was the winner of Europe youth championship. In 26 matches played in Soviet team he scored 10 goals. Legendary forward died in 2012.
Khakhi Asatiani played in Dinamo Tbilisi during 10 years in 1965-1975. In 218 matches he scored 27 goals. Kakhi Asatiani won the bronze medal in Soviet championship thrice in 1967, 1969 and 1972. He was named among the best 33 players for three times. In 1967 he became master of sports. In Soviet team he played in 16 matches and scored 5 goals. Asatiani is the participant of 1968 Europe and 1970 World championships. After active sports career he became coach in 1978. He worked as the coach and manager of Dinamo Tbilisi. In 2002 Kakhi Asatiani died tragically.