He played for the Soviet Union national football team, winning 51 caps and scoring 20 goals.

[4] Upon making the club's senior roster at the age of 16, Banishevskiy immediately emerged into one of the best young talents of his generation.

Banishevskiy made his international debut at 19 years old on 4 July 1965 for USSR against Brazil during a friendly match.

[5] Subsequently, following his wife's ill-timed behavior, Banishevskiy lost the ownership of his house, which led him to live a difficult life in alcoholism on the streets of Baku.

[5][7] However, he was rescued from this difficult situation by his old supporter and beloved follower Saida, who cared for him in his last years of his life and ultimately married him.