Artem Bessalov

Artem Leonidovich Bessalov (Артем Бессалов; born 1 April 1983) is a Ukrainian footballer who last played as a midfielder for Pobeda (Donetsk).

Early life
As a youth player, Bessalov graduated the youth academy of Ukrainian side Mariupol.

Club career
Bessalov has been regarded as one of the most prominent players in the Ukrainian First League in his time. In 2013, he signed for Ukrainian side Mykolaiv, where he was regarded to have been unable to establish himself as an important played for the club after the arrival of manager Oleh Fedorchuk. In 2014, he signed for Ukrainian side Cherkashchyna, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. In 2015, he returned to Ukrainian side Mykolaiv, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.

International career
Bessalov played for the Donetsk People's Republic national football team, where he was regarded to have been one of the most prominent players on the team.

Style of play
Bessalov mainly operates as a central midfielder and is known for his ability to support the attack.

Personal life
Bessalov is the older brother of Ukrainian footballer Maxim Bessalov.