Revaz Mikheilis dze Dzodzuashvili (; born 15 April 1945) is a Georgian football manager and a former player. He earned 49 caps for the USSR national football team, and participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1972. After the UEFA Euro 1972 along with his teammates by Soviet Union national football team – Murtaz Khurtsilava and Evgeni Rudakov – he was named by UEFA in the official Team of the Tournament, where also were presented such great players like Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Paul Breitner, Uli Hoeness and Günter Netzer.
After retiring from competitions he became a football manager, including a stint as head coach of the Latvia national football team. He was a manager of Shakhter Karagandy at the start of 2008 season, but his contract was terminated soon.
Personal life Dzoduashvili's son, Mikheil Dzodzuashvili, is married to Georgian singer Sopho Khalvashi. Together they have two daughters.
International career Dzodzuashvili was capped 49 times for Soviet Union national football team, made his debut against Colombia in international friendly match, which was held on Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín in Bogotá 20 February 1969.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSoviet Union1969601970801971801972160197390197420Total490
Honours Player Dinamo Tbilisi Soviet Top League third place: 1969, 1971, 1972, 1976 Soviet Cup runner-up: 1970
Soviet Union Football at the 1972 Summer Olympics third place: 1972 UEFA European Football Championship runner-up: 1972
Individual UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1972 FUWO European Team of the Season: 1972
Manager Dinamo Tbilisi Georgian Umaglesi Liga: 1991–92
Torpedo Kutaisi Georgian Umaglesi Liga: 2001–02
Olimpi Rustavi Georgian Umaglesi Liga: 2006–07
References
External links
Revaz Dzodzuashvili at rusteam.permian.ru