1. Overview
Denys Viktorovych Harmash (Денис Вікторович ГармашDenys Viktorovych HarmashUkrainian), born 19 April 1990, is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. He spent the majority of his professional career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, where he achieved significant success, winning multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles, Ukrainian Cups, and Ukrainian Super Cups. Harmash has also represented Ukraine internationally, participating in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship.
2. Early Life and Background
Denys Harmash was born on 19 April 1990 in Milove, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. He is a right-footed player, known for his versatility in the midfield. His physical attributes include a height of 73 in (186 cm) and a weight of 165 lb (75 kg).
3. Career
Denys Harmash's football career began in the youth ranks of FC Dynamo Kyiv, where he developed his skills before progressing to the senior team. His career has seen him play for several clubs, including a loan spell in Turkey and a transfer to Croatia, alongside his long tenure at Dynamo Kyiv.
3.1. Club Career
Harmash began his football journey in the youth system of FC Dynamo Kyiv. In September 2007, he gained early experience by participating in a friendly match against Italian giants AC Milan. He was promoted to Dynamo Kyiv's first team in 2009, making his Ukrainian Premier League debut on 31 August against FC Metalurh Donetsk. Prior to his first-team promotion, he played for Dynamo's reserve teams, Dynamo-3 Kyiv in the Ukrainian Second League and Dynamo-2 Kyiv in the Ukrainian First League.
He remained with FC Dynamo Kyiv for the vast majority of his professional career, becoming a central figure in their midfield. On 6 September 2023, Dynamo Kyiv announced that Harmash had departed the club after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement. On the same day, Croatian Football League club NK Osijek announced his signing on a one-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Following his spell at Osijek, he later joined FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.
During the 2019-20 season, Harmash had a loan spell with Turkish club Çaykur Rizespor, where he made 14 league appearances and scored 3 goals.
3.2. International Career
Denys Harmash has represented Ukraine at various youth levels, showcasing his talent from an early age. He played for the U-17 national team, making 4 appearances. For the U-18 squad, he earned 17 caps and scored 2 goals. He also featured for the U-19 team, making 13 appearances and scoring 3 goals. In 2009, Harmash was a key player for the Ukraine U-19 team that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, contributing significantly with his 3 goals during the tournament. He also played for the U-21 national team, accumulating 21 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
On 7 October 2011, Harmash made his debut for the senior national team in an exhibition match against Bulgaria, which Ukraine won 3-0 at home. His first international goal for the senior team came on 7 June 2013, during a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Montenegro, which Ukraine won 4-0. He scored his second international goal on 14 June 2015 against Luxembourg in a Euro 2016 qualification match, contributing to Ukraine's 3-0 victory.
4. Statistics
This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of Denys Harmash's performance metrics throughout his club and international career, including appearances and goals across various competitions.
4.1. Club Statistics
The following table details Harmash's club career statistics as of 23 November 2021.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dynamo-3 Kyiv | 2006-07 | Ukrainian Second League | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | |||
| Dynamo-2 Kyiv | 2007-08 | Ukrainian First League | 27 | 5 | - | - | - | 27 | 5 | |||
| 2008-09 | 28 | 4 | - | - | - | 28 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 55 | 9 | - | - | - | 55 | 9 | |||||
| Dynamo Kyiv | 2007-08 | Ukrainian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2010-11 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | - | 33 | 2 | |||
| 2011-12 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 2 | ||
| 2012-13 | 23 | 2 | - | 10 | 0 | - | 33 | 2 | ||||
| 2013-14 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 17 | 4 | |||
| 2014-15 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2015-16 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 6 | ||
| 2016-17 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 11 | ||
| 2017-18 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 6 | ||
| 2018-19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 6 | ||
| 2019-20 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2020-21 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
| 2021-22 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 8 | ||
| 2022-23 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | ||
| Total | 237 | 34 | 28 | 8 | 88 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 360 | 54 | ||
| Çaykur Rizespor (loan) | 2019-20 | Süper Lig | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 16 | 3 | ||
| Osijek | 2023-24 | Croatian Football League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 313 | 49 | 30 | 8 | 88 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 438 | 69 | ||
4.2. International Statistics
The following table provides a detailed record of his caps and goals for the senior national team as of 11 November 2021.
| National Team | Year | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 31 | 2 | |
International goals
Scores and results list Ukraine's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 June 2013 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro | Montenegro | 1-0 | 4-0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 14 June 2015 | Arena Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine | Luxembourg | 2-0 | 3-0 | Euro 2016 qualification |
5. Honours
Denys Harmash has achieved significant success throughout his career, earning both team and individual accolades with his clubs and the national youth team.
5.1. Club Honours
Dynamo Kyiv
- Ukrainian Premier League: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2020-21
- Ukrainian Cup: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2019-20, 2020-21
- Ukrainian Super Cup: 2009, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
5.2. International Honours
Ukraine U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2009
5.3. Individual Honours
- Ukrainian Premier League Player of the Month: September 2021, October 2021
6. Personal Life
On 5 December 2017, an incident occurred in Kyiv where Harmash's car was shot at. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Media outlets indicated that the attack was reportedly linked to gambling debts.