Vladimir Kosarev
# Vladimir Kosarev

Vladimir Vladilenovich Kosarev (Russian: Влади́мир Владиле́нович Ко́сарев; born 4 April 1959) is a Russian former footballer who played as a midfielder or striker.

## Career

Kosarev started his career with Soviet third tier side Luch. Before the 1982 season, he signed for Spartak (Moscow) in the Soviet top flight. In 1982, Kosarev was sent on loan to Soviet second tier club Spartak (Kostroma). Before the 1988 season, he returned to Luch in the Soviet third tier, where he suffered relegation to the Soviet fourth tier.

In 1990, Kosarev signed for Cypriot top flight team Omonia Aradippou, becoming the first Russian player to play in the country.

