Oleh Husiev

1.1. Early Career

Born on 25 April 1983, in Sumy, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, Oleh Husiev began his football journey in his youth. He honed his skills at the SS Zmina Sumy or Barsa Sumy youth football academy.

Husiev started his senior professional career with FC Frunzenets-Liha-99 Sumy, where he played from 2000 to 2002. During this period, he made 64 appearances and scored 17 goals across the AAFU and Druha Liha. In the 2002-03 season, he briefly played for FC Borysfen Boryspil on loan in the Persha Liha, making one appearance. He then transferred to FC Arsenal Kyiv in the same season, playing 23 matches and scoring 1 goal in the Vyshcha Liha. Standing at 70 in ^{(179 cm)} and weighing 172 lb ^{(78 kg)}, Husiev primarily operated as a right midfielder or right-back, though he was also capable of playing as a winger or left-sided midfielder.

1.2. Dynamo Kyiv

In the summer of 2003, Oleh Husiev made a significant move to FC Dynamo Kyiv, a powerhouse in Ukrainian football. He quickly established himself as a regular on the right side of the field, becoming an integral part of the team's success. He played for Dynamo Kyiv for an extensive period, from 2003 to 2018, making 296 appearances and scoring 58 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League alone.

During his tenure at Dynamo Kyiv, Husiev achieved considerable success, winning the Ukrainian Premier League five times (2003-04, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2014-15, 2015-16). He also secured five Ukrainian Cup titles (2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2013-14, 2014-15) and five Ukrainian Super Cups (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011).

On 20 September 2015, Husiev achieved a personal milestone by scoring his 100th competitive senior goal from a penalty in a 2-0 away victory against FC Volyn Lutsk in the Ukrainian Premier League.

After departing Dynamo Kyiv in December 2016, Husiev made a return to the club on 13 June 2017, signing a one-year contract for the 2017-18 season. His final match for Dynamo Kyiv was on 19 May 2018, against rival FC Shakhtar Donetsk. He played the last 15 minutes of the match, contributing to a 2-1 victory. His retirement was marked by a special tifo display from Dynamo Kyiv supporters, honoring his remarkable career and loyalty to the club. In total, he played 433 official matches for Dynamo Kyiv.

1.3. International Career

Oleh Husiev had a distinguished international career with the Ukraine national team, earning 98 caps and scoring 13 goals, making him one of the nation's most capped players and among its top international goalscorers.

He made his senior international debut for Ukraine on 20 August 2003, coming on as a half-time substitute for Serhiy Tkachenko in a 0-2 friendly defeat to Romania at the Shakhtar Stadium in Donetsk. His first international goal came on 17 November 2004, when he opened the scoring in the ninth minute of a 3-0 away victory against Turkey in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification match.

Husiev played a crucial role in Ukraine's first-ever appearance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He participated in all five of Ukraine's matches as they progressed to the quarter-finals. A notable moment occurred in the Round of 16 match against Switzerland, where he scored the decisive penalty in the penalty shootout that secured Ukraine's place in the last eight.

He also featured prominently as Ukraine co-hosted UEFA Euro 2012 with Poland, playing in all their group stage matches before the team's exit from the tournament.

2.1. Retirement from Playing

Oleh Husiev officially announced his retirement from professional football on 19 May 2018, after playing his final match for FC Dynamo Kyiv against FC Shakhtar Donetsk. His retirement marked the end of a long and successful playing career spanning nearly two decades.

2.2. Coaching Career

After concluding his playing career, Husiev quickly embarked on a coaching path. In 2018, he enrolled in coaching classes at the Kyiv Oblast Football Federation, indicating his commitment to his new profession.

From 2018 to 2020, he served as an assistant coach for the Ukraine U-21 national team. In 2020, he returned to his beloved club, FC Dynamo Kyiv, joining the coaching staff as an assistant coach for the senior team, a role he continues to hold.

3.1. Club Statistics

3.2. International Statistics

Oleh Husiev represented the Ukraine national football team from 2003 to 2016, making 98 appearances and scoring 13 goals.

International appearances and goals by year:

List of international goals scored by Oleh Husiev:
Scores and results list Ukraine's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Husiev goal.