Oleh Anatolyevich Taran (; born 11 January 1960) is a Ukrainian football coach and former player. He was a prolific forward who possessed a powerful shot and was capable of dribbling quickly and precisely. In 1983, he was named the Ukrainian Footballer of the Year.

Honours

Player Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Soviet Top League: 1983, 1988; runner-up silver 1987; runner-up bronze 1984, 1985

'Wydad Casablanca Moroccan League: 1990

Individual Ukrainian Footballer of the Year: 1983

Coach Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih Ukrainian Premier League bronze: 1998–99, 1999–2000 Ukrainian Cup runner-up: 1999–2000

References

External links

Profile on UkrSoccerHistory.com Profile on Odesa football Profile on legioner.kulichki.com