Premier League
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Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Zinchenko was born on 15 December 1996 in Radomyshl, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. He started his football journey with local youth clubs, eventually captaining Shakhtar Donetsk’s youth team.
Following the outbreak of war in Donbas, he moved to Russia with his family and trained with Rubin Kazan. However, contractual issues prevented him from signing with the club, leading him to join Russian Premier League side Ufa in 2015.
Club Career
Manchester City (2016–2022)
Zinchenko joined Manchester City in 2016 for £1.7 million, initially as an attacking midfielder. After a loan spell at PSV Eindhoven, he transitioned into a left-back under Pep Guardiola.
During his time at City, he won:
- 4 Premier League titles
- 4 EFL Cups
- 1 FA Cup
He played a crucial role in City’s 2020–21 Champions League campaign, starting in the final against Chelsea. He was also instrumental in City’s 2021–22 title-winning comeback against Aston Villa.
Arsenal (2022–Present)
In July 2022, Zinchenko moved to Arsenal for £30 million. He debuted on 5 August, assisting a goal in a 2–0 win over Crystal Palace.
Notable moments with Arsenal:
- 18 February 2023 – Scored his first Premier League goal in a 4–2 win over Aston Villa.
- 2022–23 Season – Helped Arsenal mount a title challenge, finishing second to Manchester City.
- 20 September 2023 – Played in Arsenal’s first Champions League match in six years, a 4–0 win over PSV Eindhoven.
International Career
Zinchenko debuted for Ukraine in 2015, becoming the nation’s youngest-ever goalscorer. He has represented Ukraine in three UEFA European Championships (2016, 2020, 2024).
Key International Highlights:
- Euro 2020 Round of 16: Scored and assisted in a 2–1 extra-time win over Sweden, earning Star of the Match.
- March 2021: Became Ukraine’s youngest-ever captain at 24 years old.
Personal Life and Off-Field Activities
- Married journalist Vlada Sedan in 2020. They have two daughters, born in 2021 and 2023.
- A vocal critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, donating around £1 million to aid those affected.
- Founded Passion UA, an esports organization competing in Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Dota 2.
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- Name
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Nationality
Ukraine- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Arsenal
- Leagues
- Premier League
- Seasons
- 2024-25
- Birthday
- December 15, 1996
- Age
- 28
