Vyacheslav Gerashchenko (Вячеслав Геращенко; born 27 July 1972) is a Belarusian former professional footballer and football manager. He played primarily as a defender and later worked in various coaching capacities within Belarusian football.
Playing career
Gerashchenko began his senior career in the early 1990s with clubs in the Belarusian Premier League. He subsequently joined Russian side FC Dynamo Moscow, appearing for the first team in the Russian Premier League during the mid‑1990s. After his stint in Russia, he returned to Belarus where he represented several top‑division clubs, most notably FC BATE Borisov, where he contributed to the team’s domestic campaigns in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Throughout his playing career, Gerashchenko was recognized for his defensive reliability and versatility.
International experience
Gerashchenko earned caps for the Belarus national football team. The exact number of appearances is not comprehensively documented in publicly available sources; however, his involvement with the national side is confirmed by match reports from the period.
Coaching and managerial career
Following his retirement from active play, Gerashchenko transitioned to coaching. He has held positions including head coach of the reserve team of FC BATE Borisov and assistant coach roles with various Belarusian clubs. In addition to club responsibilities, he has participated in youth development programs aimed at promoting football talent within Belarus.
Personal life
Public information regarding Gerashchenko’s personal life, education, and activities outside of football is limited.
Legacy
Gerashchenko is regarded within Belarusian football circles as a professional who contributed both on the field as a dependable defender and off the field through his coaching and development work. His career reflects the trajectory of many post‑Soviet athletes who moved between domestic and Russian clubs during the 1990s.