Top Goalkeeper Award in the UPL
Dmytro Riznyk has been voted the best goalkeeper of the Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) for the 2025/26 season, based on a poll conducted among UPL clubs. Nazar Domchak from 'Karpaty' finished in second place, while Oleksiy Palamarchuk of 'LNZ' took third.
Riznyk's Season Performance
Over the past campaign, Riznyk played 24 matches in the UPL Championship, keeping 16 clean sheets. Additionally, he featured in 16 European competition matches, helping his club 'Shakhtar' reach the Conference League semifinals, where he posted an impressive 7 matches without conceding a goal.
This recognition highlights Riznyk's outstanding performances throughout the season and underscores the high standards now present in Ukrainian football. His reliability in goal has been crucial to Shakhtar's success, especially their strong run in European tournaments.
Given his form, Riznyk is expected to remain a key figure for both his club and Ukrainian football as a whole in the seasons ahead.
As the Ukrainian Premier League continues to showcase remarkable talent, another standout player has also made headlines this season. The recognition of the league's best young player highlights the emerging stars who are shaping the future of Ukrainian football, complementing the achievements of established talents like Dmytro Riznyk.