SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ROMAN YAREMCHUK
ROMAN YAREMCHUK
ROMAN YAREMCHUK
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Number
#9
Nationality
Ukraine
Team
UKRAINE (Europe)
Coach
ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 5 5 2 5 6 5 32 2.0 £1.6M

Player: Roman Yaremchuk

Full name: Roman Olehovych Yaremchuk

  • Nationality: Ukraine
  • Date of birth: 27 November 1995
  • Place of birth: Drohobych, Ukraine
  • Position: Forward / Centre-forward
  • Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career (high-level):

  • Youth: Began in local academies in Ukraine, progressed through UFK Lviv and Dynamo Kyiv youth setups.
  • Early senior spells: Dynamo Kyiv (no first-team league appearances), loan to Oleksandriya where he began to establish himself.
  • Belgium: Breakthrough at KAA Gent, where he became a consistent goalscorer and attracted wider attention.
  • Portugal: Transferred to SL Benfica, featuring in domestic league and European competitions.
  • Later move: Joined Club Brugge (Belgium) on loan/transfer terms depending on season; exact club status can vary by transfer windows.

International career with Ukraine:

  • Senior debut: Established member of the Ukraine national team since mid-2010s.
  • Contributions: Important attacking option, scored key goals in UEFA Nations League, Euro qualifying and the UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021 due to pandemic) and subsequent qualifiers/tournaments.
  • Caps & goals: As of mid-2024, he has earned multiple caps and scored regularly for Ukraine; exact counts change with each match.

Style of play: Powerful centre-forward with good aerial ability, strong hold-up play, runs in behind defenses, and an eye for goal. Combines physical presence with decent technical skills and link-up play.

Notable: Recognized as one of Ukraine’s leading strikers of his generation, with success in Belgium and Portugal and regular involvement for the national team.

Note: Club affiliation, appearance and goal totals change frequently due to transfers and matches; consult the latest club roster or federation records for up-to-date statistics.