TARAS STEPANENKO
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 2.0 | £1.6M |
Taras Stepanenko
- Full name: Taras Mykhaylovych Stepanenko
- Date of birth: June 8, 1989
- Place of birth: Krasnohorivka, Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine)
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Height: ~1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
- Youth clubs: UOR Donetsk, Shakhtar Donetsk (youth system)
- Senior clubs (notable):
- Shakhtar Donetsk (senior debut and multiple spells; long-term key player)
- Illichivets Mariupol (loan)
- National team: Ukraine
- Debut: 2010
- Appearances (caps): Over 70 for Ukraine (active mainly 2010s–early 2020s)
- Goals: Several (few) for the national team
- Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2016 participant
- Playing style: Principled defensive midfielder known for tackling, ball-winning, positional discipline, work rate, and ability to shield the defense while also distributing the ball forward.
- Honours (selected with Shakhtar Donetsk):
- Multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles
- Ukrainian Cup winner(s)
- Ukrainian Super Cup winner(s)
- Notable facts:
- Long-serving Shakhtar player and one of the senior leaders in midfield.
- Respected for consistency, leadership and defensive contribution for both club and country.
Information is accurate up to mid-2024; for the latest club status, appearances and statistics consult current sports databases or the club/national team resources.