Andrei Finonchenko


Andrei Finonchenko is a Kazakh football coach and former footballer striker who spent his whole career with FC Shakhter Karagandy, as well as representing the Kazakhstan national football team. He is currently the Sporting Director of Shakhter Karagandy.

Career

Club

Born in Karagandy, Finonchenko began his career as a left-back before being converted into a forward.
Finonchenko announced his retirement from football, and his appointment as Shakhter Karagandy new assistant manager on 3 February 2017.

International

Finonchenko made his international debut on 6 June 2003, against Poland, going on to make 20 appearances for his country, scoring five goals in the process, the first of which came against Cyprus on 19 February 2004.

Managerial

After Uladzimir Zhuravel's contract terminated by mutual consent on 3 July 2018, with Finonchenko was appointed as Caretaker Manager of Shakhter Karagandy.
On 29 November 2019, Finonchenko was appointed as Sporting Director of Shakhter Karagandy.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 7 June 2014

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef
1.19 February 2004Pafiako Stadium, Paphos, Cyprus
3–2
3–3
Friendly
2.26 December 2006National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
1–1
1–2
Friendly
3.9 March 2007Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
1–0
1–0
Friendly
4.6 September 2013Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan
2–1
2–1
2014 WC Qualifier
5.12 October 2013Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
1–1
1–1
2014 WC Qualifier

Honours

;Shakhter Karagandy