Vasili Ivanovich Karatayev (; born 20 March 1962) is a former Russian professional footballer.

Club career He made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1981 for FShM Moscow.

Personal life His identical twin Mikhail Karatayev also played football professionally.

Honours Soviet Top League runner-up: 1986. Soviet Cup winner: 1984.

European club competitions With FC Dynamo Moscow.

European Cup Winners' Cup 1984–85: 8 games, 2 goals. UEFA Cup 1987–88: 4 games, 1 goal.

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