Oleh Husiev is a retired Ukrainian footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder and full-back.
He played for FC Dynamo Kyiv from 2003 to 2016, becoming a key player in the club's history.
Husiev was instrumental in Ukraine's journey to the quarter-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, scoring a crucial penalty in the knockout stage.
Biography
Early Life
Oleh Anatoliiovych Husiev is a retired Ukrainian footballer known for his versatility on the field, primarily playing as a right midfielder or right-back. Born in Ukraine, he began his professional career with FC Frunzenets-Liha-99 Sumy in 2000, where he showcased his potential before moving to FC Arsenal Kyiv in 2002.
Career
Husiev's career took a significant turn when he joined FC Dynamo Kyiv in 2003, where he became a key player for over a decade. His performances during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Ukraine reach the quarter-finals, garnered attention and led to speculation about a transfer to Olympique Lyonnais. Notably, on March 30, 2014, he experienced a life-threatening incident during a match, where a collision left him motionless until a teammate intervened to ensure he could breathe. Husiev scored his 100th competitive goal on September 20, 2015, marking a significant milestone in his career. After a brief departure from Dynamo Kyiv in 2016, he returned in 2017, continuing to contribute to the team until his retirement.
International Career
Husiev made his international debut for the Ukraine national team on August 20, 2003, and quickly became an integral part of the squad. He scored his first international goal in a World Cup qualifying match against Turkey in 2004 and played a crucial role in Ukraine's historic run in the 2006 World Cup. He also represented Ukraine in UEFA Euro 2012, further solidifying his legacy in Ukrainian football.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Husiev is a family man; his son, Oleksiy Husiev, is also pursuing a career in professional football, currently playing for Chornomorets Odesa on loan from Dynamo Kyiv. After retiring, Husiev has been involved in coaching, attending classes at the Kyiv Oblast Football Federation to nurture the next generation of football talent.
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Career & Clubs
Club
International
Scores and results list Ukraine's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Husiev goal.
Husiev transferred to Dynamo in the summer of 2003. Following his strong display in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he was linked with a move to French side Olympique Lyonnais. However, Dynamo Kyiv President Ihor Surkis stated that Husiev, along with fellow players Artem Milevskyi and Ruslan Rotan, are "the future of Dynamo Kyiv". On 30 March 2014, Husiev suffered a knee to the head from goalkeeper Denys Boyko (on loan from Dynamo Kyiv to Dnipro) grabbing a ball in midair, this collision knocked him to the ground, where he laid motionless for a few seconds before one of the Dnipro midfielders, Jaba Kankava, ran over to open Husiev's mouth and moved his tongue to allow Husiev to breathe. Kankava is credited with possibly saving Husiev's life. On 20 September 2015, Husiev scored a penalty in a 0–2 away win against Volyn Lutsk in the Ukrainian Premier League, which was marked as his 100th competitive senior goal. Having left Dynamo Kyiv in December 2016, Husiev returned to Dynamo on 13 June 2017, signing a one-year contract. In 2018 it was announced that he is attending coaching class at the Kyiv Oblast Football Federation.
Husiev made his senior international debut for Ukraine on 20 August 2003, replacing fellow debutant Serhiy Tkachenko at half time in a 0–2 friendly defeat to Romania at the Shakhtar Stadium in Donetsk. He scored his first goal for the team on 17 November 2004, opening a 3–0 away win over Turkey in the ninth minute, for 2006 World Cup qualification. Husiev played all five of Ukraine's games as they reached the quarter-finals at their first World Cup in Germany, scoring the winner in their last-16 penalty shootout against Switzerland. He also played all of their matches as they co-hosted UEFA Euro 2012 with Poland, in a group stage exit.
- Club
- FC Arsenal Kyiv (2002–2003)
- Club
- FC Dynamo Kyiv (2003–2016)
- Club
- Ukraine men's national football team (2003–2016)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-21 football team (2002–2003)
- Club
- FC Frunzenets-Liha-99 Sumy (2000–2002)
- Club
- FC Borysfen Boryspil (2002–2002)
- Club
- FC Dynamo Kyiv (2017–2018)
- National team
- Ukraine
Personal
His son Oleksiy Husiev is also a professional football player who plays for Chornomorets Odesa, on loan from Dynamo Kyiv.
Clubs
- FC Frunzenets-Liha-99 Sumy2000–2002
- FC Arsenal Kyiv2002–2003
- FC Borysfen Boryspil2002–2002
- Ukraine national under-21 football team2002–2003
- FC Dynamo Kyiv2003–2016
- Ukraine men's national football team2003–2016
- FC Dynamo Kyiv2017–2018
Played together with
Admir MehmediFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2012–2014
Akhrik TsveibaFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1990–1993
Aleksandar DragovićFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2013–2016
Aleksandr FilimonovFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2001–2001
Alyaksandr KhatskevichFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1996–2003
Anatoliy ByshovetsFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1963–1973
Anatoliy DemyanenkoFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1979–1991- Anatoliy DemyanenkoFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1992–1993
Anatoliy KonkovFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1975–1981
Andrei KanchelskisFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1988–1990
Andrey YeshchenkoFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2006–2011
Andriy BalFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1981–1990
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Identifiers & aliases
Oleh Anatoliiovych Husiev is a Ukrainian retired footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Dynamo Kyiv. He mainly played as a right midfielder or a right-back.
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