Andrei Finonchenko (; born 21 June 1982) is a Kazakh football coach and former football striker who spent his whole career with FC Shakhter Karagandy, as well as representing the Kazakhstan national football team. He is the manager 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
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShakhter Karagandy2000Kazakhstan Premier League0020--20200114000--14020028010--902003321810--3318200430810--3182005281110--2911200628166620-3622200726642--30820081861500-1911200917574--24920102785220-341020112281130-26920122062120102572013236521131040112014264305210356201512000--120201615210--162Total346104412325530415132Career total346104412325530415132
International Kazakhstan national teamYearAppsGoals200310200421200500200631200741200800200910201020201110201200201342201420Total205 Statistics accurate as of match played 7 June 2014
International goals
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref 1. 19 February 2004 Pafiako Stadium, Paphos, Cyprus Friendly 2. 26 December 2006 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Friendly 3. 9 March 2007 Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium, Shymkent, Kazakhstan Friendly 4. 6 September 2013 Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan 2014 WC Qualifier 5. 12 October 2013 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 2014 WC Qualifier
Honours Shakhter Karagandy Kazakhstan Premier League: 2011, 2012 Kazakhstan Cup: 2013 Kazakhstan Super Cup: 2013
References
External links
Profile at clubs website