A legend of Ukrainian football, former star striker for Kyiv's "Dynamo," winner of the 1975 Golden Ball, and record holder for most appearances in the national team of Ukraine (64 matches) Oleh Blokhin celebrates his 72nd birthday today, November 5.

The Ukrainian Football Association congratulates the birthday celebrant, wishing him peace, health, and victory!

Blokhin Oleh Volodymyrovych

Date of birth: November 5, 1952.

Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.

Honored Coach of Ukraine. 

Winner of the Golden Ball: 1975.

Recipient of UEFA's Jubilee Award as the most distinguished Ukrainian footballer over 50 years.

Champion of the USSR: 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986.

Winner of the USSR Cup: 1974, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987.

Winner of the USSR Super Cup: 1981, 1986, 1987.

Best footballer of the USSR: 1973, 1974, 1975.

Winner of the Cup of Champions: 1975, 1986.

Winner of the UEFA Super Cup: 1975.

Bronze medalist at the Olympic Games: 1972, 1976.

Knight of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise II class: 2020.

Knight of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise III class: 2015.

Knight of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise IV class: 2012.

Knight of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise V class: 2006.

Knight of the Order "For Merit" I class: 2011. 

Knight of the Order "For Merit" II class: 2004. 

Knight of the Order "For Merit" III class: 2002. 

Awarded with the Presidential Order of Ukraine "National Legend of Ukraine": 2021.

As a coach

Quarterfinalist at the World Cup: 2006.

Winner of the Greek Cup: 1992.

Winner of the Greek Super Cup: 1992.