Igor Gennadyevich Cherevchenko (И́горь Генна́дьевич Чере́вченко; born 21 August 1974) is a Tajik football manager and former player who is the manager of Istiklol.

Coaching career

He signed a contract with Russian Premier League club FC Arsenal Tula on 13 November 2018. He led Arsenal to the UEFA Europa League qualification for the first time in club's history at the end of the 2018–19 season. He resigned from Arsenal on 1 July 2020 following 5 consecutive league losses. On 25 September 2020, he was hired by Russian Premier League club FC Khimki. He left Khimki by mutual consent on 25 October 2021. On 19 November 2021, he was re-hired by Khimki. On 22 February 2022, he left Khimki by mutual consent once again. On 18 January 2023, Cherevchenko was appointed as the new head coach of Tajikistan champions Istiklol on a one-year contract. On 1 November 2023, Cherevchenko won his first trophy as Istiklol Head Coach, defeating Ravshan Kulob 4-2 on penalties in the 2023 Tajikistan Cup Final after an initial 1-1 draw. A month later, on 1 December 2023, Istiklol defeated Kuktosh Rudaki 4-1 to secure their 10th league title in a row, and 12th overall. On 11 February 2024, Istiklol announced that Cherevchenko and his coaching staff had all left the club after their contracts had expired. On 26 April 2024, Cherevchenko was hired by the Russian Premier League club Fakel Voronezh. Cherevechenko left Fakel by mutual consent on 12 August 2024, with the club in last place in the table. On 4 October 2024, Istiklol announced the return of Cherevchenko as their Head Coach.

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Managerial honours