A legend of Ukrainian football, former star goalkeeper for Kyiv's Dynamo and the Ukraine national team, Oleksandr Shovkovskiy, celebrates his 50th birthday today, January 2.The Ukrainian Football Association congratulates the celebrant, wishing him peace, health, and victories!

Oleksandr SHOVKOVSKYI

Playing career

Dynamo Kyiv (1992), CSKA of the Ukrainian SSR Kyiv (1993), Dynamo Kyiv (1993—2016).

Played 426 matches in the Ukrainian championship.

Played 143 matches in European cups.

Played 92 matches for the national team.

Participant of the 2006 World Cup final tournament.

Top achievements

Champion of Ukraine (14): 1994—2001, 2003—2004, 2007, 2009, 2015—2016.

Winner of the Ukrainian Cup (11): 1993, 1996, 1998—2000, 2003, 2005—2007, 2014—2015.

Winner of the Ukrainian Super Cup (6): 2004, 2006—2007, 2009, 2011, 2016.

Best goalkeeper in Ukraine (10): 1994, 1997—1999, 2003—2006, 2011, 2015.

In 1999 was nominated for the Ballon d'Or by France Football.

Coaching career

2018—2022 — assistant coach of the Ukraine national team.

Quarterfinalist at Euro 2020 (2021).

Since 2023 — in Dynamo Kyiv's coaching staff (from December 11, 2023 — head coach).