Sergei Kovalyov (footballer, born 1972)
Sergei Kovalyov (born January 6, 1972) is a former professional footballer who played primarily as a defender. Kovalyov is best known for his career in various Eastern European leagues, including the Belarusian Premier League and Russian First Division. He was a physically strong and defensively minded player. Specific details about his playing style and career statistics are often difficult to obtain due to limited readily available documentation of that period of football in the region. Information about his club career, including the specific teams he played for and the years he spent with each, may vary depending on the source. Further research is required to comprehensively document his entire career.