Mikhail Rusyayev

Mikhail Anatolyevich Rusyayev (Михаил Анатольевич Русяев; 15 November 1964 – 10 April 2011) was a Russian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Early life
Rusyayev was born in Chaakhol, Tuva and raised in Tos-Bulak.

Career
He made his debut in the Soviet Top League in 1982 for FC Spartak Moscow. He played 126 professional games in Germany.

Personal life
In 2005, Rusyayev suffered a stroke which left half of his body paralysed.

He died on 10 April 2011 in Moscow following complications from his stroke.

Honours

 * Soviet Top League champion: 1987; runner-up 1983, 1984, 1985; bronze 1982, 1986
 * Soviet Cup finalist: 1990
 * Russian Premier League champion: 1992