Golden Experience-2025: Ruslan Malinovskyi recognized as the best Ukrainian football player
The winner of the 'Golden Experience' referendum in 2025 was Ruslan Malinovskyi, midfielder of 'Genoa' and the national football team of Ukraine. Ruslan received 80 points, including 20 first places, 7 second places, and 6 third places. This victory highlights his significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian football and the high appreciation of his performances on the international stage.
52 football experts participated in the voting, evaluating the players' results. Andriy Yarmolenko took second place with 64 points, receiving 11 first places, 12 second places, and 7 third places. The third position was held by Pylyp Budkivskyi with 52 points, including 9 first, 10 second, and 5 third places. Congratulating Ruslan on his well-deserved victory, Oleg Sobutsky noted his achievements and role in the team.
Prospects of the Ukraine National Team
This year, the Ukraine national football team also completed the first stage of the European qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup. The team's last match took place against Iceland, where the Ukrainians won 2:0, scoring both goals in the final minutes of the match – Zubkov at the 83rd minute and Hutsuliak at the 90+3rd. The next challenge for the team will be the playoff semi-final scheduled for March 26, 2026, where Ukraine will meet Sweden.
Thus, the results of the 'Golden Experience'-2025 referendum confirm the high level of Ukrainian football players and their ability to succeed on the international stage. Recognizing Ruslan Malinovskyi as the best player of the year signifies his significant contribution to the team and the development of Ukrainian football as a whole. The Ukrainian national team, continuing its successful path in the World Cup qualifiers, receives additional motivation for future matches, especially considering the important semi-final against Sweden. This creates a positive context for further achievements of both individual players and the team as a whole.