Career
Once regarded as one of the most promising players in Europe, But signed in 1994, at not yet 17, with German side, from local Novorossiysk, but spent his first years with the juniors. In late October 2000, But left Borussia after falling out with coach Matthias Sammer, and joined where he stayed for the next three seasons, appearing regularly (but also being relegated at the end of the 2001-2002 campaign). In January 2004, he stayed in the country as he signed with Hannover 96, but could only collect four league appearances in one and a half years.
But returned to his country in July 2005, and signed for Football Club Shinnik Yaroslavl.
After two years out of the game due to recurrent injuries, the 30-year-old re-joined hometown side Chernomorets, in the second division. In June 2009, But signed with Greece"s OFI Crete as a free agent, but retired from football after one unassuming season.
He collected two caps for Russia whilst at Borussia. 2. But"s older brother, Vitali, was also a football player – and a midfielder.
He too represented Chernomorets Novorossiysk, later acting as its general manager.
