Serhiy Kryvtsov is a Ukrainian footballer known for his defensive skills.
Kryvtsov has been playing for FC Shakhtar Donetsk since 2010.
He made his professional debut at the age of 17 for Metalurh Zaporizhzhia.
Biography
Early Life
Serhiy Andriyovych Kryvtsov was born in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, where he began his journey in football. He developed his skills at the Metalurh Zaporizhzhia Youth school system under the guidance of Viktor Tryhubov. Kryvtsov made his professional debut at just 17 years old in a match against Chornomorets Odesa on May 3, 2008, and scored his first goal for the club in a victory over Illichivets Mariupol on February 27, 2010.
Club Career
In May 2010, Kryvtsov transferred to FC Shakhtar Donetsk, marking a significant step in his career. He made his debut for Shakhtar on November 10, 2010, in a Ukrainian Cup match against his former club. During his time at Shakhtar, Kryvtsov contributed to the team's success, helping them secure multiple titles, including the Ukrainian Premier League and the Ukrainian Cup. After a successful stint, he joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in January 2023 on a two-year contract.
International Career
Kryvtsov has represented Ukraine at various youth levels, including the U21 and U19 teams, and was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2009. He made his senior national team debut in a friendly match against the Czech Republic on September 6, 2011. Notably, he was included in the Ukraine national team for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020, where he played in two matches as Ukraine reached the quarter-finals.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Kryvtsov has earned numerous honors, including multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles and domestic cups with Shakhtar Donetsk. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a respected figure in Ukrainian football.
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As of match played 7 July 2024
International
As of match played 16 June 2023
Kryvtsov was a member of the Ukraine U21 and the Ukraine U19 youth teams. He was part of the Ukraine under-19 team that won the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He made his first appearance for the senior national side in a 4–0 friendly defeat to Czech Republic on 6 September 2011, playing the full 90 minutes. Kryvtsov was included in the Ukraine national team squad at the delayed UEFA Euro 2020, held in 2021. He played in two matches at the tournament as Ukraine reached the quarter-finals, losing 4–0 to England.
Metalurh Zaporizhzhia
Born in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Kryvtsov is a product of the Metalurh Zaporizhzhia Youth school system, where he was trained by Viktor Tryhubov. He made his debut for the club at the age of 17 in a 1–1 draw with Chornomorets Odesa on 3 May 2008. His first goal for the club came in a 2–0 victory over Illichivets Mariupol on 27 February 2010. He left the club in May 2010 to join Shakhtar Donetsk for an undisclosed fee.
Shakhtar Donetsk
On 11 May 2010, Kryvtsov, along with Taras Stepanenko, signed for FC Shakhtar Donetsk from Metalurh on a five-year deal. His first appearance for the club came on 10 November 2010 in a 1–0 Ukrainian Cup victory over his old club, Metalurh Zaporizhzhia. He made a further two appearances in his first season, both coming in the league. Shakhtar won the treble with success in the Premier League, Cup and the Super Cup. The following season he made six appearances for the club, five of which came in the league, as Shakhtar clinched the Premier League title and the Ukrainian Cup. He made his first appearance of the 2012–13 season on 26 August in a 3–0 victory over Karpaty Lviv at the Donbas Arena. He played the full 90 minutes, picking up a yellow card in the 85th minute. He also played in a 3–1 victory over Dynamo Kyiv as a 70th-minute substitute, replacing the injured Oleksandr Kucher who scored twice.
Inter Miami
In January 2023, Kryvtsov joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami on a two-year…
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- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2010–)
- Club
- FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia (2008–2010)
- Club
- FC Metalurh-2 Zaporizhzhia (2007–2007)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-16 association football team (2006–2007)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-17 association football team (2006–2007)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-18 association football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-19 football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-21 football team (2009–2012)
- Club
- Ukraine men's national football team (2011–2011)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Ukraine
Legacy
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukrainian Premier League: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Ukrainian Cup: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Ukrainian Super Cup: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 Inter Miami
Supporters' Shield: 2024 Leagues Cup: 2023 Ukraine
UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2009
Clubs
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk2010current
- Ukraine national under-16 association football team2006–2007
- Ukraine national under-17 association football team2006–2007
- FC Metalurh-2 Zaporizhzhia2007–2007
- FC Metalurh Zaporizhzhia2008–2010
- Ukraine national under-18 association football team2009–2009
- Ukraine national under-19 football team2009–2009
- Ukraine national under-21 football team2009–2012
- Ukraine men's national football team2011–2011
Played together with
Adrian PukanychFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 2000–2009
Alan MatturroFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 2026
Alan PatrickFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 2011–2013- Aleksandr PonomarevFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1936–1936
- Aleksandr PonomarevFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1951–1952
- Aleksandr ShmarkoFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 2000–2000
- Aleksei BakharevFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1999–2006
Alex TeixeiraFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 2010–2016
Alexandru SpiridonFC Shakhtar Donetsk
Anatolii TymoshchukFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1998–2007
Anatoliy KonkovFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1968–1974- Anatoliy RadenkoFC Shakhtar Donetsk · 1977–1987
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Serhiy Andriyovych Kryvtsov is a Ukrainian former professional footballer who played as a defender for the Ukraine national team.
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