Nikita Gorbunow

Nikita Andreyevich Gorbunov (Nikita Andreýewiç Gorbunow; born February 14, 1984) is a Turkmenistani football coach of Russian descent and a former player who played as a goalkeeper. He working as an goalkeeping coach for Şagadam FK from 2022.

Early life
Nikita Gorbunov was born in Askhabad, Turkmen SSR in Russian family.

Club career
In 2013 with FC Balkan he won the AFC-President´s Cup 2013 in Malaysia.

In 2015, he moved to FC Ahal. Since 2016 plays for FC Altyn Asyr.

The season of 2019 began in FC Merw. In the summer transfer window 2019 returned to Şagadam FK.

His last game was the 1–0 victory against FC Ahal on 22 December at 2021 Turkmenistan Cup final.

Imternational
He was called up to Turkmenistan national football team for the games in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC).

Achievements
FC Balkan
 * AFC President's Cup: 2013

Şagadam FK
 * Turkmenistan Cup: 2021