Valery Likhodey
Russian basketball player (born 1986)
Valery Vitalevich Likhodey (alternative spelling: Valerii Likhodei) (Russian: Валерий Витальевич Лиходей; born 23 October 1986) is a Russian former professional basketball.
Professional career
During his professional career, Likhodey has played with CSKA Moscow, CSK VVS Samara, Triumph Lyubertsy, Spartak Saint Petersburg.
In June 2012, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban. In July 2014, he parted ways with Lokomotiv.
On 17 July 2014 he signed a one-year deal with UNICS Kazan. On 22 June 2015 he re-signed with UNICS for one more season.
On 29 June 2016 he signed with Khimki for the 2016–17 season.
In August 2017, he moved to Lithuanian club Nevėžis.
On 23 February 2018 Likhodey signed with the Italian club Orlandina Basket. In August 2018 he signed one year deal with polish Anwil Włocławek.
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