Today were born such famous football personalities:
Vladimir Brazhko (2002) — Ukrainian midfielder of "Dynamo". Previously played on loan for "Zarya", but from the 2023/2024 season became a player of the main squad of the "white-blues". Player of the national team of Ukraine.
Vitaliy Ponomarenko (1969) — former defender of Kyiv "Dynamo". Two-time champion of Ukraine. Also defended the colors of Kyiv CSKA.
Yevgeny Cheberko (1998) — Ukrainian footballer, defender of the American "Columbus". Previously played for "Zarya". Debuted for the national team of Ukraine in 2020.
Arjen Robben (1984) — former Dutch winger. Played for Munich "Bayern". Silver medalist of the 2010 World Cup, and bronze medalist of the 2004 European Championship and the 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 became champion six times and won the Champions Cup three times in nine years. Paisley was a defender and captain of "Liverpool", and after retiring as a player joined the club's coaching staff.
He was assistant to Bill Shankly, and after the legendary manager's retirement, he took over the team. Under Paisley, "Liverpool" played 490 official matches. The result — 275 wins, 91 draws, and 124 losses. During this time, the club won 19 major tournaments, including six championship titles, three European Champions Cups, and the UEFA Cup.