title: Mikhail Rusyayev
text: # Mikhail Rusyayev
  
  Mikhail Anatolyevich Rusyayev (Russian: Михаил Анатольевич Русяев; 15 November 1964 – 10 April 2011) was a Russian professional footballer who played as a striker.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Rusyayev was born in Chaakhol, Tuva and raised in Tos-Bulak.
  
  ## Career
  
  He made his debut in the Soviet Top League in 1982 for FC Spartak Moscow. He played 126 professional games in Germany.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  In 2005, Rusyayev suffered a stroke which left half of his body paralysed.
  
  He died on 10 April 2011 in Moscow following complications from his stroke.
  
  ## Honours
  
  * Soviet Top League champion: 1987; runner-up 1983, 1984, 1985; bronze 1982, 1986
  * Soviet Cup finalist: 1990
  * Russian Premier League champion: 1992
  