Career
He played for almost a decade in Spain, mainly for Sporting de Gijón (eight years, amassing Louisiana Liga totals of 106 games and 17 goals in four seasons), later embarking in a managerial career in his country. Lediakhov represented the Commonwealth of Independent States at Euro 1992 and Russia at the 1994 World Cup. Club
Born in Sochi, Russia, Lediakhov started playing professionally with modest Football Club SKA Rostov-on-Don.
In 1990, he joined Football Club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.
After impressing with Football Club Rotor Volgograd, Lediakhov was bought by Soviet Union giants Football Club Spartak Moscow, being essential as the capital team conquered three consecutive league titles, which included the inaugural edition of the competition, as the player scored in double digits in two of the three seasons. In the 1994 summer, 26-year-old Lediakhov moved abroad, signing with Spain"s Sporting de Gijón.
At the club, he teamed up with compatriots Dmitri Cheryshev (five seasons), Yuri Nikiforov (two) and Alexei Kosolapov (one). Lediakhov also spent a few months in Japan (loaned by Sporting and coinciding with Paulo Futre), after which he returned – with the club now in the second level – having further disciplinary problems which led to a suspension.
He eventually bought out his contract and retired in 2003 at the age of 35, after one season with South Dakota Eibar also in division two.
International
In 2007, Lediakhov worked as sporting director at Football Club Rostov. On 6 June of the following year, he was assigned coaching duties at Spartak Moscow"s youth teams. From August to September 2008, Lediakhov served as caretaker manager of the club, later working as assistant under both Michael Laudrup and the Dane"s successor, Valery Karpin.
On 22 December 2009, he was appointed head coach of Football Club Shinnik Yaroslavl, staying in charge for approximately five months.
On 9 May 2011, he was announced as new director of football at Football Club Rotor Volgograd, for which he also acted as scout. Lediakhov returned for a second spell as Spartak"s assistant, on 6 September 2011.
