Yulia Kostyuk - the best female beach soccer player in Ukraine
Yulia Kostyuk has been recognized as the best female player of Ukrainian beach soccer in 2025, also becoming the top scorer of the Ukrainian women's national team with six goals. Her achievements include winning the Ukrainian championship with the Kyiv team 'Mriya-Servit'. This triumph underscores Kostyuk's significant contribution to the development of beach soccer in Ukraine.
Successes of the Ukrainian beach soccer national team
The Ukrainian beach soccer national team, of which Kostyuk is a part, took third place in the Women's Euroleague 2025 and currently ranks third in the BSWW world standings with 850 points. The last match for the team was against Iceland, where the Ukrainians won 2:0. The goals in this match were scored by:
- Zubkov in the 83rd minute
- Hutsulyak in the 90+3rd
On the horizon for the Ukrainian national team is a semi-final playoff for the World Cup, which will take place on March 26, 2026, against the Swedish team. Thus, Yulia Kostyuk and her squad continue to prepare for new challenges, demonstrating a high level of play and a desire for new victories.
Recognition of Yulia Kostyuk as the best player of Ukrainian beach soccer and her successes on the international stage indicate the growing popularity of this sport in Ukraine.
The successful performances of the team in the Euroleague and high rankings open new opportunities for the development of beach soccer, attracting the attention of both fans and sponsors. Preparation for the upcoming World Cup will be an important stage for the team, which aims to solidify its successes on a global level.