Maksim Shatskikh

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ИИ

Maksim Shatskikh is an Uzbekistani footballer who has made significant contributions to both club and international football.

He was signed by Dynamo Kyiv in 1999, where he was expected to fill the shoes of Andriy Shevchenko.

He scored 34 goals for the Uzbekistan national team, making him their all-time top scorer until 2023.

На основе: Wikidata, Wikipedia

Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Maksim Aleksandrovich Shatskikh is an Uzbekistani professional footballer and coach, known for his remarkable career as a forward. He began his professional journey in the mid-1990s, playing for various clubs in Uzbekistan and Russia, including FC Energiya Volzhsky and FC Sokol Saratov. His talent caught the attention of Ukrainian Premier League giants Dynamo Kyiv, where he signed in 1999 as a replacement for the legendary Andriy Shevchenko.

Dynamo Kyiv Success

At Dynamo Kyiv, Shatskikh quickly made a name for himself, scoring two goals in his debut match and helping the team secure their eighth consecutive league title. He became the Ukrainian Premier League top scorer in his first season, netting 20 goals, and later equaled the record for the most goals in a season with 22. His UEFA Champions League debut was equally impressive, where he scored 11 goals over nine seasons, including a memorable first goal against Žalgiris Vilnius.

International Career

Shatskikh represented the Uzbekistan national team from 1999 to 2014, becoming one of the country's most celebrated players. He scored 34 goals in 61 appearances, making him the all-time top scorer for Uzbekistan until 2023. His international highlights include a five-goal match against Taiwan and crucial goals in World Cup qualifiers, solidifying his legacy in Uzbek football.

Coaching and Personal Life

After retiring from professional play, Shatskikh transitioned into coaching, taking the helm at Asia Talas in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. He is also a naturalized citizen of Ukraine and has a personal connection to the sport through his daughter, Kristina, who is married to a current Dynamo Kyiv midfielder, Mykola Shaparenko. Shatskikh's journey reflects his dedication to football both on and off the pitch, leaving a lasting impact on the sport in Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

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Карьера и клубы

Coaching career

Shatskikh was appointed head coach of newly founded Kyrgyz Premier League club Asia Talas in November 2025.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Dynamo Kyiv

After playing for clubs in Uzbekistan and Russia in his earlier career he was signed by Ukrainian Premier League's Dynamo Kyiv as a replacement for Andriy Shevchenko, who was acquired by A.C. Milan in 1999. In his first season at Dynamo, he scored two goals in a 3–2 win over Karpaty Lviv to clinch Dynamo's 8th consecutive league title. He was labeled the "next Shevchenko" in the media. In his debut season for Dynamo Kyiv, he won the Ukrainian Premier League and became Ukrainian Premier League top scorer, scoring 20 goals. In the 2002–03 season, when he scored 22 goals to equal Serhii Rebrov's record haul of 1997–98 while also playing for Kyiv, Shatskikh scored 5 goals in his debut UEFA Champions League season 1999–2000. On 28 July 1999, he scored his first goal in the Champions League in a match against Žalgiris Vilnius. With Kyiv, Shatskikh managed to play 9 seasons in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 11 goals.

Arsenal Kyiv

After spending the 2009 season with Lokomotiv Astana in the Kazakhstan Premier League he returned to Kyiv, where he was signed by FC Arsenal Kyiv during the winter break. During his stay with Arsenal Kyiv, Shatskikh scored his 100th league goal. On 7 April 2010, the president of Arsenal Kyiv presented Shatskikh the Golden Ball award for scoring his 100th goal in the Ukrainian Premier League against Metalurh Zaporizhzhia. Arsenal president Vadym Rabinovych said that he had already ordered another Golden Ball for Shatskikh…

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

International career

Known since his performance at young age, he was available to represent for Uzbekistan and Russia. Immediately, he chose the former. Shatskih was among the three best Asian players in 2005. On 13 October 2007, he scored 5 goals against Taiwan. On 2 June 2008, he scored a goal for Uzbekistan during a 7–3 win over Singapore in a World Cup 2010 qualification game and became joint top scorer for the national team with Mirjalol Kasymov. On 15 October 2008, he scored against Japan as well, thus becoming the all-time top scorer for his side. Another famous goal came against Iran in the 2014 WCQs effectively sealing Irans fate and ensuring the Uzbekis reaching the playoffs. On 29 May 2014, Shatskikh played his farewell match for the national team in a friendly against Oman. He capped 61 matches for national team, scoring 34 goals. He remained Uzbekistan's leading national team goalscorer until June 2023, when Eldor Shomurodov broke his record.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club: FC SOYUZ-Gazprom Izhevsk (1998–1998)
Club: FC Sokol Saratov (1996–1996)
Club: FC Energiya Volzhsky (1996–1996)
Club: FC Astana (2009–2009)
Club: FC Baltika Kaliningrad (1999–1999)
Club: FC Lada Togliatti
Club: FC Chornomorets Odesa (2013–2013)
Club: FC Arsenal Kyiv (2010–2013)
Club: FC Dynamo Kyiv (1999–2009)
Club: FC Lada-Tolyatti (1997–1997)
Club: FC Hoverla Uzhhorod (2014–2015)
Club: FC Arsenal Kyiv (2013–2013)
Club: FC Rukh Lviv (2015–)
Club: Uzbekistan men's national football team (1999–2014)
National team: Uzbekistan
National team: Ukraine

Личное

Personal life

He is a naturalized citizen of Ukraine subsequently during his late carrer. His daughter Kristina is married to current Dynamo Kyiv midfielder, Mykola Shaparenko.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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