Former striker of Dzerzhinsk's "Khimik" Alexander Kasyan has died.

      September 1, 2026 13:29 Society Former football player of Dzerzhinsk's "Khimik," Alexander Kasyan, passed away at the age of 38. His death was reported by the press service of Voronezh's "Fakel," for which he also played at various times during his career. Kasyan was well known to the fans of the Dzerzhinsk club. He played for "Khimik" in the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 seasons. During this time, the forward played 42 matches in the FNL and scored 11 goals. In addition to "Khimik" and "Fakel," Alexander Kasyan also played for "Tom," Kaliningrad's "Baltika," and Kursk's "Avangard." According to available information, the cause of death was cardiac arrest. The editorial team of NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Alexander Kasyan. It was previously reported that in early August, former Dzerzhinsk "Khimik" football player Ilya Kuleshin passed away at the age of 26. The cause of death was complications arising from an oncological disease. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+