Team of the Round and Individual Awards for Matchday 18
The Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) has announced its symbolic team of the round, along with the best player and coach for the 18th matchday of the 2025/26 season. The best coach award was given to Ruslan Rotan of 'Polissya'. This selection was made by a panel of 35 experts. Rotan's side secured a victory in the matchday's central fixture, defeating 'LNZ' with a score of 3:1.
Player of the Matchday
Matvii Ponomarenko of 'Dynamo' was named the best player of the 18th matchday. He made a decisive impact in his team's match against 'Epicenter', scoring two goals that contributed to a commanding 4:0 victory. The full list of experts and award winners is available on the official UPL website.
These accolades are significant not only for recognizing individual achievements but also for highlighting team progress throughout the season. Honoring top performers can foster healthy competition within the league and increase fan engagement with the matches. Following the results of matchday 18, both 'Polissya' and 'Dynamo' are showing strong form, which could influence their standings in the championship table moving forward. The UPL's weekly awards are a key feature of the league's coverage, spotlighting standout performances for an international audience.