Gear up for the Ukrainian onslaught! As Euro 2024 kicks off, all eyes are on the Ukraine National Football Team. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the squad, including a full list of players, the head coach, captain, and their home stadium. We’ll also delve into their upcoming fixtures, so you can catch all the action and cheer on the Ukrainian hopefuls!
The Ukraine national football team represents Ukraine in men’s international football, and is governed by the Ukrainian Association of Football, the governing body for football in Ukraine. Ukraine’s home ground is the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv. The team has been a full member of UEFA and FIFA since 1992.
Ukraine National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Ukraine team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Ukraine National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Ukraine Squad for International Friendlies and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heorhiy Bushchan | 31 May 1994 (age 29) | 17 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv | |
| 23 | Andriy Lunin | 11 February 1999 (age 25) | 11 | 0 | Real Madrid | |
| 12 | Anatoliy Trubin | 1 August 2001 (age 22) | 10 | 0 | Benfica | |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 22 | Mykola Matviyenko | 2 May 1996 (age 28) | 63 | 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| 16 | Vitaliy Mykolenko | 29 May 1999 (age 24) | 39 | 1 | Everton | |
| 13 | Illya Zabarnyi | 1 September 2002 (age 21) | 34 | 1 | Bournemouth | |
| 21 | Oleksandr Tymchyk | 20 January 1997 (age 27) | 15 | 1 | Dynamo Kyiv | |
| 2 | Yukhym Konoplya | 26 August 1999 (age 24) | 12 | 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| 3 | Bohdan Mykhaylichenko | 21 March 1997 (age 27) | 7 | 0 | Polissya Zhytomyr | |
| 19 | Valeriy Bondar | 27 February 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| 4 | Maksym Talovyerov | 28 June 2000 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | LASK | |
| Midfelders | ||||||
| 17 | Oleksandr Zinchenko (3rd captain) | 15 December 1996 (age 27) | 60 | 9 | Arsenal | |
| 5 | Serhiy Sydorchuk | 2 May 1991 (age 33) | 60 | 3 | Westerlo | |
| 8 | Ruslan Malinovskyi | 4 May 1993 (age 31) | 59 | 7 | Genoa | |
| 15 | Viktor Tsyhankov | 15 November 1997 (age 26) | 51 | 12 | Girona | |
| 20 | Oleksandr Zubkov | 3 August 1996 (age 27) | 30 | 2 | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| 6 | Mykola Shaparenko | 4 October 1998 (age 25) | 28 | 1 | Dynamo Kyiv | |
| 10 | Mykhailo Mudryk | 5 January 2001 (age 23) | 18 | 2 | Chelsea | |
| 7 | Heorhiy Sudakov | 1 September 2002 (age 21) | 14 | 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| 14 | Volodymyr Brazhko | 23 January 2002 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv | |
| Forwords | ||||||
| 9 | Roman Yaremchuk | 27 November 1995 (age 28) | 48 | 14 | Valencia | |
| 11 | Artem Dovbyk | 21 June 1997 (age 26) | 25 | 8 | Girona | |
| 18 | Vladyslav Vanat | 4 January 2002 (age 22) | 5 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months.
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmytro Riznyk | 30 January 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Oleksandr Karavayev | 2 June 1992 (age 31) | 49 | 3 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| Denys Popov | 17 February 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| Oleksandr Svatok | 27 September 1994 (age 29) | 5 | 0 | Dnipro-1 |
| Vladyslav Dubinchak | 1 July 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| Serhiy Kryvtsov | 15 March 1991 (age 33) | 34 | 0 | Inter Miami |
| Eduard Sobol | 20 April 1995 (age 29) | 29 | 0 | Genk |
| Taras Kacharaba | 7 January 1995 (age 29) | 3 | 0 | Dunajská Streda |
| Oleksiy Hutsulyak | 25 December 1997 (age 26) | 1 | 0 | Dnipro-1 |
| Oleksandr Pikhalyonok | 7 May 1997 (age 27) | 8 | 0 | Dnipro-1 |
| Yehor Nazaryna | 10 July 1997 (age 26) | 2 | 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Taras Stepanenko (vice-captain) | 8 August 1989 (age 34) | 81 | 4 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Vitaliy Buyalskyi | 6 January 1993 (age 31) | 13 | 0 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| Andriy Yarmolenko (captain) | 23 October 1989 (age 34) | 116 | 46 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| Arseniy Batahov | 5 March 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Zorya Luhansk |
| Danylo Ihnatenko | 13 March 1997 (age 27) | 6 | 1 | Bordeaux |
| Vladyslav Kocherhin | 30 April 1996 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Raków Częstochowa |
| Maryan Shved | 16 July 1997 (age 26) | 2 | 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Danylo Sikan | 16 April 2001 (age 23) | 7 | 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Nazariy Rusyn | 25 October 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Sunderland |
Ukraine Squad Euro 2024
The Ukraine Euro 2024 squad has been finalised ahead of the tournament.
- GK: Heorhiy Bushchan (Dynamo Kyiv)
- GK: Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica)
- GK: Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
- DF: Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- DF: Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton)
- DF: Illya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth)
- DF: Oleksandr Tymchyk (Dynamo Kyiv)
- DF: Yukhym Konoplya (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- DF: Bohdan Mykhaylichenko (Polissya Zhytomyr)
- DF: Valeriy Bondar (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- DF: Maksym Talovyerov (LASK)
- DF: Oleksandr Svatok (Dnipro-1)
- MF: Serhiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)
- MF: Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)
- MF: Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)
- MF: Viktor Tsyhankov (Girona)
- MF: Taras Stepanenko (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- MF: Oleksandr Zubkov (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- MF: Mykola Shaparenko (Dynamo Kyiv)
- MF: Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea)
- MF: Heorhiy Sudakov (Shakhtar Donetsk)
- MF: Volodymyr Brazhko (Dynamo Kyiv)
- FW: Roman Yaremchuk (Valencia)
- FW: Artem Dovbyk (Girona)
- FW: Vladyslav Vanat (Dynamo Kyiv)
- FW: Andriy Yarmolenko (Dynamo Kyiv)
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Serhiy Rebrov |
| Assistant coach | |
| Vicente Gómez | |
| Alberto Bosch | |
| Hlib Platov | |
| Goalkeeping coach | Rustam Khudzhamov |
| Fitness coach | Javier Lurueña |
| Vitaliy Kulyba |
Who is Captain of Ukraine National Football Team?
Ukraine National Football Team Led by captain Andriy Yarmolenko.
What is Ukraine’s nickname for their national football team?
Ukraine’s national football team actually has two common nicknames:
- Syuio-Zhovti (The Blue and Yellow) – This references the colors of the Ukrainian flag, which are blue and yellow.
- Zbirna (The National Team) – This is a more general term, but still widely used.
How many World Cups has Ukraine won?
Ukraine has not won any FIFA World Cups to date. They participated for the first time in the 2006 World Cup and achieved a quarter-final finish, which is their best result so far.
Who is the head coach of the Ukraine national football team?
Serhiy Rebrov is the current head coach of the Ukraine national football team.
Ukraine National Football Team Home Ground
Ukraine’s traditional home ground for their national football team is the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, also known as the Olympic Stadium, located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukraine National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
Friendly Matches:
- Monday, June 3 vs. Germany (Nuremberg, Germany)
- Friday, June 7 vs. Poland (Warsaw, Poland)
- Tuesday, June 11 vs. Moldova (Chișinău, Moldova)
Euro 2024 Group E:
- Monday, June 17 vs. Romania (Munich, Germany)
- Friday, June 21 vs. Slovakia (Düsseldorf, Germany)
- Wednesday, June 26 vs. Belgium (Stuttgart, Germany)
Ukraine National Football Team History
The story of Ukrainian football is a tale of resilience, talent, and a yearning for international recognition. While the current national team emerged in the early 1990s with the nation’s independence, football’s roots in Ukraine run deeper, and the beautiful game has mirrored the country’s own struggles and triumphs.
Early Days and the Soviet Era (1924-1991)
Unbeknownst to many, Ukraine briefly fielded a national team during the interwar period. Between 1924 and 1935, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, part of the Soviet Union, had its own team that competed in international matches. Players like Andriy Ponomarenko and Oleksandr Shatokha showcased Ukrainian talent on the world stage. However, this period was short-lived, and the team was eventually disbanded as the Soviet Union consolidated its sporting identity.
Throughout the Soviet era, Ukrainian footballers made significant contributions to the USSR national team. Players like legendary striker Oleh Blokhin, who later managed the independent Ukraine team, achieved international fame. However, the lack of a separate Ukrainian team limited opportunities for domestic talent and fueled a desire for national representation.
Independence and Early Struggles (1992-2004)
With Ukrainian independence in 1991, the dream of a national team became a reality. The official Ukrainian national football team, recognized by FIFA and UEFA, played its first match in 1992 against Hungary. The early years were marked by a period of building and development. Legendary figures like Anatoliy Demyanenko, a former USSR captain, provided leadership on and off the field.
Qualifying for major tournaments remained a challenge. The team narrowly missed out on a spot in the 1994 World Cup and the 1996 European Championship. However, the foundations were being laid for future success. Young talents like Andriy Shevchenko, destined to become a Ballon d’Or winner, began to emerge.
Golden Generation and World Cup Glory (2005-2006)
The arrival of the “golden generation” of Ukrainian footballers marked a turning point. Players like Shevchenko, striker Serhiy Rebrov, and creative midfielder Anatoliy Tymoshchuk formed the core of a formidable team. In 2005, under the guidance of manager Oleh Blokhin, Ukraine achieved a historic feat – qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
The World Cup finals were a dream come true for Ukrainian football. The team, captained by Shevchenko, played some thrilling football. They defeated strong opponents like Tunisia and Saudi Arabia and reached the quarter-finals, only to be narrowly beaten by eventual champions Italy. The entire nation celebrated this remarkable achievement, a testament to the dedication and skill of the players.
Post-World Cup Era (2006-Present)
The years following the World Cup presented both challenges and opportunities. The golden generation began to age, and the team faced difficulties replicating its previous success. Ukraine qualified for the European Championships in 2012, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, but were eliminated in the group stage. A second Euros appearance followed in 2016, but again, they exited early.
Despite these setbacks, Ukrainian football continues to produce talents like winger Oleksandr Zinchenko and midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. The national team consistently challenges for qualification in major tournaments. The recent success of the Ukrainian U-20 team, which won the 2009 European Under-19 Championship, suggests a bright future for the senior team.
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