Today has given the world several famous people who have closely connected their lives with soccer:
Andriy Shevchenko (1976) is a legendary Ukrainian footballer who played as a center forward. Until recently he was the head coach of the Ukrainian national team. He was a pupil of Dynamo Kyiv. The most titled footballer of the post-Soviet space. One of the best scorers in the history of European competitions.
During his career he defended the colors of Kyiv Dynamo, Italian Milan and London Chelsea. Shevchenko won a huge number of individual and team trophies during his career. He is the best scorer in the history of the Ukrainian national team (48 goals). In total, Andriy played 109 matches for the "yellow-blue" team. Winner of the "Golden Ball" in 2004. Currently he is the president of the UAF.
Yevhen Konoplyanka (1989) - former Ukrainian midfielder, who finished his professional career. He played for Shakhtar, Sevilla, Schalke and Dnipro. He was brought up in Kirovograd soccer. One of the most talented footballers of the post-Soviet space. As a member of the Ukraine national team he played 86 matches, scored 21 goals. Finalist of the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. Currently engaged in agency activities.