Shakhtar Donetsk's Updated Roster for the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League
Shakhtar Donetsk has submitted an updated squad list for the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League, registering two new players while removing two others. The club has added Prosper Obah and Lassina Traoré to its European roster, with Marian Farina and Diego Arroyo being the players omitted.
Profile of the New Additions
Forward Prosper Obah joined Shakhtar during the winter transfer window, with his former club, Cherkasy LNZ, receiving a fee of approximately €4.5 million. Striker Lassina Traoré, who missed nearly the entire first half of the season due to injury and only featured in three matches without a goal contribution, recently participated in the Africa Cup of Nations. There, he played in four matches and scored one goal, regaining competitive rhythm. The Ukrainian club, which has been competing away from its home city of Donetsk since 2014 due to the conflict in the region, continues to rebuild its squad for European competition.
Shakhtar's final squad for this stage now contains 30 players. The Conference League round of 16 matches are scheduled for March 12 and 19, with the draw set for February 27. In the main group stage, Shakhtar finished in sixth place, accumulating 13 points from four wins and one draw. Their only defeat came against Legia Warsaw.
- Yegor Nazarina - 2 goals
- Kauan Elias - 2 goals
- Luca Meirelles - 2 goals
The team's top assist provider in the tournament was Marlon Gomes, who recorded two assists.
These roster adjustments reflect Shakhtar's proactive transfer strategy aimed at strengthening the team for the knockout phases of European football. The inclusion of players like Traoré, who brings international tournament experience, could prove valuable. The upcoming draw on February 27 adds further anticipation as Shakhtar sets its sights on progressing deeper into the competition.