The Ukrainian Football Association's Executive Committee approved Ruslan Rotan as the acting head coach of Ukraine's national team at the proposal of the UAF National Teams Committee.

An agreement with Ruslan Rotan, who currently serves as the head coach of Ukraine's youth national team, will be in effect until the contract with Serhiy Rebrov takes effect. The administration of the UAF is conducting negotiations with Serhiy Rebrov at the Executive Committee's request.

The Ukrainian Football Association's Executive Committee agreed to the proposal of the UAF National Teams Committee to conduct negotiations with Serhiy Rebrov regarding his appointment as head coach of Ukraine's national team, with a contract term until July 30, 2024, and an option for extension by mutual agreement until July 30, 2026.

Ruslan Petrovich Rotan

Born on October 29, 1981 in the city of Poltava.

Honored Master of Sport.

Player Career:

Position: Central defensive midfielder.

1999–2005      "Dnipro"

2005–2007      "Dynamo" (Kyiv)

2008–2017      "Dnipro"

2017                  "Slavia" (Prague, Czech Republic)

2018                  "Dynamo" (Kyiv)

Played 100 matches for Ukraine's national team, scoring 8 goals.

Achievements:

UEFA Europa League finalist (2015).

Champion of Ukraine (2007).

Winner of the Ukrainian Cup (2006, 2007).

Winner of the Ukrainian Super Cup (2006, 2007).

Quarterfinalist at the World Cup (2006).

Coaching Career:

2018 — "Olympik" (Donetsk), assistant coach.

Since December 27, 2018 — head coach of Ukraine's youth national team.

Since December 21, 2022 — head coach of FC "Oleksandria".

Since February 27, 2023 — acting head coach of Ukraine's national team.