Such famous football personalities were born today:
Vladimir Brazhko. Photo: fcdynamo.comVolodymyr Brazhko (2002) - Ukrainian midfielder of Dynamo. Earlier he played on loan at Zorya, but since the season 2023/2024 he became a player of the main squad of the Bilo-Syni. He is a footballer of the youth national team of Ukraine.
Vitaliy Ponomarenko (1969) - former Dynamo Kyiv defender. Two-time champion of Ukraine. Also defended the colours of CSKA Kyiv.
Yevhen Cheberko (1998) - Ukrainian footballer, defender of American Columbus. Previously played for Zorya. In 2020 he made his debut for the Ukrainian national team.
Arjen Robben (1984) is a former Dutch winger. Played for Bayern Munich. Silver medallist at the 2010 World Cup, and bronze medallist at the 2004 European Championship and 2014 World Cup. Won championships in four countries: the Netherlands, England, Spain and Germany. Winner of the Champions League in the 2012/13 season.
Bob Paisley (1919-1996) - former English footballer (played as a defender) and head coach of Liverpool, under whom the club won the Champions Cup six times and three times in nine years. Paisley was a defender and captain of Liverpool, and after finishing his career as a player joined the club's coaching staff.
He was Bill Shankly's assistant and took charge of the team after the legendary club manager retired. Under Paisley, Liverpool played 490 official matches. The result was 275 wins, 91 draws and 124 defeats. During this time, the club won 19 major tournaments, including six league titles, three European Cups and the UEFA Cup.
