Today, such famous football personalities were born:
Vladislav Kalitvintsev (1993) — a graduate of Kyiv’s “Dynamo”, currently playing for “Metalist 1925”. Son of former Kyiv captain Yuriy Kalitvintsev.
Vladislav Vanat (2002) — forward of “Dynamo”, a product of the “Dynamo” youth academy named after Valeriy Lobanovskyi. Made his debut for “Dynamo U-19” on November 1, 2018, in a match against Donetsk’s “Olympik” (3:0). On May 9, 2021, Vanat debuted for the first team of the “white-blues”. In the 2022/23 season, Vanat became one of the team’s top two scorers in the UPL with 12 goals. On June 12, 2023, Vanat debuted for the Ukrainian national team.
Maxim Pashaev (1988−2008) — former defender of “Dnipro” and the youth national team of Ukraine. Also played for Kryvyi Rih’s “Kryvbas”. On Thursday, December 11, 2008, Maxim, returning in his car from Kyiv to Kremenchuk, got into a car accident near the city of Hradizhsk. Pashaev lost control on an icy road and flew into a ditch. In serious condition, Maxim was taken to the intensive care unit of Hradizhsk hospital. The next day, Pashaev passed away.
Grigory Yarmash (1986) — former defender who played for Luhansk's “Zarya”. Before joining the Luhansk team, he played for Poltava’s “Vorskla”. Yarmash appeared in Poltava in 2005 after several years at Kyiv’s “Dynamo”. Played 71 matches for the second team of the Kyiv side (scoring 2 goals). Represented the national team of Ukraine in 8 matches.
Toni Kroos (1990) — former German footballer who played until recently for “Real”. Previously also played for “Bayern Munich”. Champion of Spain (4), champion of Germany (3), UEFA Champions League winner (5). Two-time champion and two-time DFB-Pokal winner. World champion in 2014. On May 21, 2024, 34-year-old Kroos announced his retirement from professional football after the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
James Milner (1986) — English footballer, winger of “Brighton”. Previously played for “Liverpool”, “Leeds United”, “Swindon Town”, “Newcastle United”, “Aston Villa”, and “Manchester City”. In the England national team, he played 61 matches, scoring 1 goal.