Anatoly Akimov (footballer)

Anatoly Mikhaylovich Akimov (Анато́лий Миха́йлович Аки́мов; April 6, 1915, Moscow, Russian Empire — August 10, 1984, Moscow, RSFSR, USSR) is a Soviet football goalkeeper. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1940), Honored coach of the RSFSR (1963). Player Team Moscow. Head coach of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1958-1960).

In 1931-35 he played handball, was the champion of Moscow, was a member of the Moscow team.

He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour (1937).

Wife, a famous Soviet athlete, champion of the USSR, Natalia Petukhova.

He was buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery.