Zaur Kaloyev 1931 – 1997

Biography

Zaur Kaloyev was born on March 24, 1931, in Tbilisi, Georgia, during the Soviet era. He devoted his life to football, becoming a notable figure in Soviet sports during a formative period for the nation’s athletic development. Throughout his career, Kaloyev represented the sporting traditions of his native city and contributed to Georgia’s football heritage during the mid-twentieth century.

Kaloyev spent most of his life in Tbilisi, where he established himself as a footballer and became part of the city’s vibrant sports community. His career unfolded during a significant era in Soviet football, when the sport was gaining prominence across the Soviet Union. Through his participation in the game, he embodied the passion and dedication that characterized athletes of his generation.

On December 23, 1997, Kaloyev passed away in his native Tbilisi at the age of 66. He was laid to rest at the Saburtalo Pantheon in the Vake district, a place of honor reflecting the respect accorded to notable figures in Georgian society. His legacy remains connected to the history of Soviet-era football and the sporting life of Tbilisi during the twentieth century.