Seleznyov began his professional career with FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2002.
He played for FC Dnipro from 2009 to 2011, further establishing his career.
Yevhen Seleznyov is a former Ukrainian professional footballer known for his forward position.
Biography
Early Life
Yevhen Oleksandrovych Seleznyov was born in Makiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, and is a product of the Shakhtar Donetsk and Shakhtar Makiivka academies. He began his professional career in 2002 but faced challenges in securing a spot on the first team, often playing for the club's second and third teams in lower leagues.
Career Development
Seleznyov's breakthrough came during a loan spell at FC Arsenal Kyiv from 2007 to 2008, where he emerged as one of the top goal-scorers in the Ukrainian Premier League, netting 17 goals in 24 matches. Upon returning to Shakhtar Donetsk, he signed a five-year deal and made significant contributions, including scoring in the UEFA Champions League. He later transferred to Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in 2009 for €4.5 million, continuing to build his reputation as a forward.
Throughout his career, Seleznyov played for several clubs, including FC Kuban Krasnodar, Kardemir Karabükspor, and Málaga CF, among others. He also represented the Ukraine national team from 2008 to 2018, making his debut in a friendly against the Netherlands and scoring his first international goal against Norway. He was part of the squad during UEFA Euro 2012 and had notable performances in World Cup qualifiers.
Legacy and Achievements
Seleznyov's career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Order for Courage 3rd Class of Ukraine and being a top scorer in the Ukrainian Premier League during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. He has won multiple titles with Shakhtar Donetsk, including the UEFA Cup in 2009 and the Ukrainian Premier League in 2012. His contributions to Ukrainian football have solidified his status as a prominent figure in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Shakhtar Donetsk
Born in Makiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, Yevhen Seleznyov is a product of the Shakhtar Donetsk and the Shakhtar Makiivka academies. After being promoted to professional level in 2002, he had difficult time to secure its place in the first team and played for the club's second and third teams in lower leagues as well as the club's reserve team. His chance to distinguish himself at premiers Seleznyov gained in the winter of 2007 when he went on a one-and-a-half year loan deal to Arsenal Kyiv. Seleznyov was one of the top goal-scorers in the 2007–08 Ukrainian Premier League, having scored 17 goals in 24 games. Soon after returning to Donetsk he was called up to the Ukraine national team. On completion of his loan, he returned to Donetsk and signed a 5-year deal. He scored his first goal for Shakhtar on 3 August against Illichivets Mariupol in a 3–0 victory· He played three matches in the UEFA Champions League, including a 5–0 home win over FC Basel, in which he came on as a substitute and scored a goal. He made two appearances in the UEFA Cup as they won it in his first season at the club: on 19 February 2009, a minute after replacing Oleksandr Hladkyy, he headed in Jádson's free kick with his first touch of the game to score past Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to open a 2–0 win.
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
On 25 July 2009, Seleznyov signed with rivals Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in a deal worth €4.5 million. That same day, he scored…
On 24 May 2008, he made his debut for the Ukraine national football team in a friendly against Netherlands. He scored his first international goal against Norway in Dnipropetrovsk on 19 November, the only goal of the game. Seleznyov was a member of Ukraine's squad as they co-hosted UEFA Euro 2012, but did not enter the field of play in their group stage exit. On 6 September 2013, Seleznyov was one of nine Ukrainian players to score in their 9–0 thrashing of San Marino at the Arena Lviv in qualification for the following year's World Cup. He scored his first international two-goal haul on 15 October in the reverse fixture, as Ukraine won 8–0 in Serravalle; the result qualified Ukraine for the play-offs, which they lost to France.
Club
As of 14 June 2019
International
Scores and results list Ukraine's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Seleznyov goal.
- National team
- Ukraine
- Club
- FC Arsenal Kyiv (2006–2008)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar-2 Donetsk (2002–2006)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar-3 Donetsk (2002–2004)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2011–2012)
- Club
- FC Dnipro (2012–2016)
- Club
- FC Kuban Krasnodar (2016–2016)
- Club
- Ukraine men's national football team (2008–2018)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2016–2016)
- Club
- Ukraine national under-21 football team (2005–2005)
- Club
- Kardemir Karabükspor (2017–2017)
- Club
- Akhisar Belediyespor (2018–2018)
- Club
- Málaga CF (2019–2019)
- Club
- Bursaspor (2019–2020)
- Club
- FC Kolos Kovalivka (2020–2021)
- Club
- FC Minaj (2021–2023)
- Club
- Armat
- Club
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2002–2009)
- Club
- FC Dnipro (2009–2011)
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Order for Courage 3rd Class of Ukraine
- Award
- Registered firearms
Legacy
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukrainian Premier League: 2011–12 Ukrainian Cup: 2011–12 Ukrainian Super Cup: 2008, 2012 UEFA Cup: 2008–09 Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2014–15 Akhisar Belediyespor
Turkish Cup: 2017–18 Turkish Super Cup: 2018 Individual
Ukraine Premier League top scorer: 2010–11, 2011–12 CIS Cup top scorer: 2006 Serhiy Rebrov club: 111 goals
Clubs
- Armatcurrent
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk2002–2009
- FC Shakhtar-2 Donetsk2002–2006
- FC Shakhtar-3 Donetsk2002–2004
- Ukraine national under-21 football team2005–2005
- FC Arsenal Kyiv2006–2008
- Ukraine men's national football team2008–2018
- FC Dnipro2009–2011
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk2011–2012
- FC Dnipro2012–2016
- FC Kuban Krasnodar2016–2016
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk2016–2016
- Kardemir Karabükspor2017–2017
- Akhisar Belediyespor2018–2018
- Bursaspor2019–2020
- Málaga CF2019–2019
- FC Kolos Kovalivka2020–2021
- FC Minaj2021–2023
Played together with
- Aarón EscandellMálaga CF · 2012–2014
- Aarón EscandellMálaga CF · 2013–2017
Abdel AbqarMálaga CF
Abdou Razack TraoréKardemir Karabükspor · 2014–2015
Adalberto PeñarandaMálaga CF
Adnane TighadouiniMálaga CF · 2015–2016
Adriano Ferreira MartinsMálaga CF · 2008–2008Adrien RegattinAkhisar Belediyespor · 2018–2019
Adrián López ÁlvarezMálaga CF · 2008–2009
Adrián López ÁlvarezMálaga CF · 2022–2022- AgostinhoMálaga CF · 1998–2002
- Aitor EmbelaMálaga CF
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Yevhen Oleksandrovych Seleznyov is a former Ukrainian professional footballer.
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