Mikhail Rusyayev
# Mikhail Rusyayev

Mikhail Anatolyevich Rusyayev (Russian: Михаил Анатольевич Русяев; 15 November 1964 – 10 April 2011) was a Russian professional footballer who played as a striker.

## Early life

Rusyayev was born in Chaakhol, Tuva and raised in Tos-Bulak.

## Career

He made his debut in the Soviet Top League in 1982 for FC Spartak Moscow. He played 126 professional games in Germany.

## Personal life

In 2005, Rusyayev suffered a stroke which left half of his body paralysed.

He died on 10 April 2011 in Moscow following complications from his stroke.

## Honours

* Soviet Top League champion: 1987; runner-up 1983, 1984, 1985; bronze 1982, 1986
* Soviet Cup finalist: 1990
* Russian Premier League champion: 1992
