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Valeri Zhabko Russian footballer dead at age 58

Valeri Zhabko

Valeri Zhabko, a Russian footballer, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 58.

Valeri Nikolayevich Zhabko was a former Russian professional footballer who made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1985 for FC Torpedo Volzhsky. He also played three games in the UEFA Cup 1994–95 for FC Tekstilshchik Kamyshin.

Valeri Zhabko, 58, Russian footballer.

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