Spartak Commemorates Ilya Tsymbalar's Memory on His Birthday

Moscow Spartak published a post in memory of Ilya Tsymbalar. Today, June 17 2026, this legendary former player for the red-and-white club should celebrate his 57th birthday. Tsymbalar passed away in December 2013. "Today Ilya Tsymbalar would have been 57 years old. He is a darling of the fans who will always live in our hearts. 204 matches, 54 goals, including the legendary free kick against Real Madrid. Ilya Vladimirovich has won the country's championship six times and twice the Cup. Eternal memory for the red-and-white legend. Ilya Tsymbalar was born in Odessa. From the age of seven, he began training at the football academy Chernomorets. He defended the colors of Spartak for six years (from 1993 to 1999). In his career, Tsymbalar also played for Dinamo Odessa, SKA Odessa, Lokomotiv Moscow, and Anzhi.