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The 33 of Ukraine.
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01
AS
Andriy Shevchenko 111 caps (Ukraine) · 48 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan · 1× Ballon d'Or
ST1995–2012
02
Oleh Blokhin 112 caps (Soviet Union) · 42 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr · 1× Ballon d'OrA true Dynamo Kyiv legend and 1975 Ballon d'Or recipient, he terrorized defenses with his blistering speed and clinical goalscoring.
SS1972–1988
Oleh Blokhin 112 caps (Soviet Union) · 42 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr · 1× Ballon d'OrA true Dynamo Kyiv legend and 1975 Ballon d'Or recipient, he terrorized defenses with his blistering speed and clinical goalscoring.
SS1972–1988
03
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk 144 caps (Ukraine) · FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zenit Saint PetersburgUkraine's most-capped player, he was the tireless engine in midfield who anchored Bayern Munich to a historic treble in 2013.
CDM2000–2016
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk 144 caps (Ukraine) · FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zenit Saint PetersburgUkraine's most-capped player, he was the tireless engine in midfield who anchored Bayern Munich to a historic treble in 2013.
CDM2000–2016
04
OP
Oleh Protasov FC Dnipro, FC Dynamo KyivThis deadly Soviet striker boasts an incredible goal-to-game ratio from his time with Dynamo Kyiv and Olympiacos, earning him international renown.
ST1984–1994
05
OM
Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko FC Dynamo Kyiv, U.C. SampdoriaIn Frankfurt on 18 June 1988 he made it 2-1 against England after twenty-eight minutes, the middle goal of a 3-1 win on the Soviet Union's way to the final.
CM1987–1994
06
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi 92 caps (Ukraine) · FC Dynamo-3 Kyiv, FC Dynamo KyivThe legendary Dynamo Kyiv custodian was a penalty shootout hero for Ukraine at the 2006 World Cup, cementing his status as a national icon.
GK1994–2012
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi 92 caps (Ukraine) · FC Dynamo-3 Kyiv, FC Dynamo KyivThe legendary Dynamo Kyiv custodian was a penalty shootout hero for Ukraine at the 2006 World Cup, cementing his status as a national icon.
GK1994–2012
07
Serhiy Rebrov 75 caps (Ukraine) · 15 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, Tottenham HotspurThe perfect foil to Shevchenko, he was an intelligent and clinical forward for Dynamo Kyiv, famously scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
CAM1992–2006
Serhiy Rebrov 75 caps (Ukraine) · 15 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, Tottenham HotspurThe perfect foil to Shevchenko, he was an intelligent and clinical forward for Dynamo Kyiv, famously scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
CAM1992–2006
08
Yevhen Rudakov 42 caps (Soviet Union) · Torpedo Moscow, Sudnobudivnyk MykolaivA courageous and agile Soviet stopper, he backstopped Dynamo Kyiv to European glory and was a crucial part of the USSR side that reached the Euro 1972 final.
GK
Yevhen Rudakov 42 caps (Soviet Union) · Torpedo Moscow, Sudnobudivnyk MykolaivA courageous and agile Soviet stopper, he backstopped Dynamo Kyiv to European glory and was a crucial part of the USSR side that reached the Euro 1972 final.Career sources
Identity and career · Wikidata Q940172
09
YV
Yuriy Voynov FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, FC Dynamo KyivThe 1958 World Cup ended with him named in the tournament's all-star eleven, and a year later his goal in Budapest carried the Soviet Union past Hungary.
CDM1954–1960
10
AY
Andriy Yarmolenko 122 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 46 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv, FC Dynamo KyivUkraine's iconic right-winger, he consistently delivered crucial goals and dazzling performances, becoming a legend for Dynamo Kyiv and the national team.
RM2009–
12
IB
Ihor Belanov 33 caps (Soviet Union) · 8 goals · SC Odesa, FC Chornomorets Odesa · 1× Ballon d'OrThe 1986 Ballon d'Or winner, an explosive second striker, dazzled for Dynamo Kyiv with his pace and clinical finishing.
SS1985–1990
13
OZ
Oleksandr Zavarov 41 caps (Soviet Union) · FC SKA Rostov-on-Don, FC Dynamo KyivA supremely gifted playmaker, he was the creative heartbeat of Dynamo Kyiv and a key figure in the USSR's Euro 1988 final run.
CDM1985–1990
14
Oleksandr Zinchenko 75 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 12 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Ufa, Manchester CityA versatile and intelligent footballer, he brought technical quality and tactical flexibility to the midfield of Manchester City and Arsenal.
RM2015–
Oleksandr Zinchenko 75 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 12 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Ufa, Manchester CityA versatile and intelligent footballer, he brought technical quality and tactical flexibility to the midfield of Manchester City and Arsenal.
RM2015–
16
OL
Oleh Luzhnyi 52 caps (Ukraine) · FC Volyn Lutsk, FC Dynamo KyivThe powerful Ukrainian right-back captained Dynamo Kyiv and brought his tenacious defending and winning mentality to Arsenal’s formidable backline.
RB1989–2003
17
VL
Valeriy Lobanovskyi 2 caps (Soviet Union) · 0 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Chornomorets OdesaBefore becoming a legendary coach, he was a visionary attacking midfielder for Dynamo Kyiv, famed for his free-kicks and tactical brilliance.
CAM1960–1961
19
Yevhen Konoplyanka 87 caps (Ukraine) · 21 goals · FC Dnipro, SevillaA dynamic winger with blistering pace and a powerful shot, he terrorised defences for Dnipro and Sevilla, leading his club to the 2015 Europa League final.
LM2010–2023
Yevhen Konoplyanka 87 caps (Ukraine) · 21 goals · FC Dnipro, SevillaA dynamic winger with blistering pace and a powerful shot, he terrorised defences for Dnipro and Sevilla, leading his club to the 2015 Europa League final.
LM2010–2023
20
AB
Andriy Bal 20 caps (Soviet Union) · 1 goals · FC Karpaty Lviv, FC Dynamo KyivThe dependable USSR international was a consistent and versatile presence in Dynamo Kyiv's dominant midfield during the 1980s.
CM1981–1989
21
Andriy Pyatov 102 caps (Ukraine) · FC Vorskla Poltava, FC Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk’s stoic custodian for well over a decade, his reliable hands and calm presence provided a steady foundation for countless domestic and European campaigns.
GK2007–2022
Andriy Pyatov 102 caps (Ukraine) · FC Vorskla Poltava, FC Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk’s stoic custodian for well over a decade, his reliable hands and calm presence provided a steady foundation for countless domestic and European campaigns.
GK2007–2022
23
Ruslan Malinovskyi 71 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 10 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Shakhtar-3 Donetsk, FC Zorya LuhanskPossessing a thunderous left foot, he was a creative and dynamic attacking midfielder known for his spectacular long-range goals with Atalanta and Marseille.
CM2015–
Ruslan Malinovskyi 71 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 10 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Shakhtar-3 Donetsk, FC Zorya LuhanskPossessing a thunderous left foot, he was a creative and dynamic attacking midfielder known for his spectacular long-range goals with Atalanta and Marseille.
CM2015–
25
VL
Viktor Leonenko 14 caps (Ukraine) · 6 goals · FC Tyumen, FC Dinamo MoscowA dazzling attacking midfielder, his flair and goalscoring prowess made him a household name for Dynamo Kyiv in the early post-Soviet era.
CAM1992–1996
26
Artem Milevskyi 50 caps (Ukraine) · 8 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, HNK Hajduk SplitA cult hero at Dynamo Kyiv, he brought technical flair and a commanding presence to the field, representing Ukraine at the 2006 World Cup.
ST2006–2012
Artem Milevskyi 50 caps (Ukraine) · 8 goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, HNK Hajduk SplitA cult hero at Dynamo Kyiv, he brought technical flair and a commanding presence to the field, representing Ukraine at the 2006 World Cup.
ST2006–2012
27
Taras Stepanenko 31 caps (Ukraine) · FC Metalurh-2 Zaporizhzhia, FC Metalurh ZaporizhzhiaThe Shakhtar Donetsk stalwart was a relentless force, consistently breaking up play and shielding the defence for club and country over many years.
CDM2010–2010
Taras Stepanenko 31 caps (Ukraine) · FC Metalurh-2 Zaporizhzhia, FC Metalurh ZaporizhzhiaThe Shakhtar Donetsk stalwart was a relentless force, consistently breaking up play and shielding the defence for club and country over many years.
CDM2010–2010
28
VT
Vasyl Turyanchyk FC Hoverla Uzhhorod, SKA LvivA long-serving and much-respected captain of Dynamo Kyiv during the 1960s, he personified the unwavering defensive spirit of Ukrainian football.
CB
Career sources
Identity and career · Wikidata Q4466568
29
Viktor Tsyhankov 67 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 14 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, GironaA technically gifted and versatile winger, he consistently provides creativity and goal threat from wide areas for club and country.
LM2016–
Viktor Tsyhankov 67 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 14 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Dynamo Kyiv, GironaA technically gifted and versatile winger, he consistently provides creativity and goal threat from wide areas for club and country.
LM2016–
30
Yaroslav Rakitskyi 54 caps (Ukraine) · FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zenit Saint PetersburgOn 9 May 2018 at the Dnipro Arena he made it two in the 61st minute against Dynamo Kyiv, a centre-back closing out a Ukrainian Cup final against the club Shakhtar measure themselves by.
CB2009–2018
Yaroslav Rakitskyi 54 caps (Ukraine) · FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zenit Saint PetersburgOn 9 May 2018 at the Dnipro Arena he made it two in the 61st minute against Dynamo Kyiv, a centre-back closing out a Ukrainian Cup final against the club Shakhtar measure themselves by.
CB2009–2018
31
Roman Yaremchuk 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 18 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv, KAA GentA modern national team spearhead, he's delivered crucial goals for Ukraine in Euros and qualifiers, honing his craft at clubs like Benfica.
ST2018–
Roman Yaremchuk 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · 18 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv, KAA GentA modern national team spearhead, he's delivered crucial goals for Ukraine in Euros and qualifiers, honing his craft at clubs like Benfica.
ST2018–
32
Serhiy Sydorchuk FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia, FC Metalurh-2 ZaporizhzhiaThe embodiment of Dynamo Kyiv's central midfield, he consistently delivered robust performances and leadership for both club and country.
CM2013–
Serhiy Sydorchuk FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia, FC Metalurh-2 ZaporizhzhiaThe embodiment of Dynamo Kyiv's central midfield, he consistently delivered robust performances and leadership for both club and country.
CM2013–
33
Vitaliy Mykolenko 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · FC Dynamo Kyiv, EvertonA modern full-back with tireless energy, he transitioned seamlessly from Dynamo Kyiv to Everton, becoming a consistent and reliable presence for club and country.
LB2018–
Vitaliy Mykolenko 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Ukraine) · FC Dynamo Kyiv, EvertonA modern full-back with tireless energy, he transitioned seamlessly from Dynamo Kyiv to Everton, becoming a consistent and reliable presence for club and country.
LB2018–
About this XI
Andriy Shevchenko tops Ukraine's all-time pool, ahead of Oleh Blokhin and Anatoliy Tymoshchuk. The 33 covers 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 16 midfielders and 6 forwards, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1950s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
Left out, and why
A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of Ukraine's list. Every one of them has a case.
- Eduard SobolThe place went to Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko.
- Serhiy KryvtsovThe place went to Yuriy Voynov.
Disagree? That is the point. Settle it in the duels above.
Who is the greatest Ukraine footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Andriy Shevchenko. Its first five careers: Andriy Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, Oleh Protasov, Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 Ukraine players chosen?
The collection covers every position across Ukraine's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
Where can I read about the careers?
Open a player page from the collection to read the career scene, club record and recorded honours. The source links show where the available records come from.
Can I build and share my own Ukraine all-time XI?
Yes. Pick one of 8 formations, place any of the 33 players onto the pitch, and export your lineup as a PNG. There is no account and no sign-up.