Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
Ukrainian footballer and team captain
Born
March 30th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Played as a midfielder and gained recognition for contributions to both club and national teams. Achieved success with FC Shakhtar Donetsk, winning multiple domestic league titles and the UEFA Cup in 2009. Represented Ukraine in international competitions, including UEFA Euro 2012, where served as captain. Also had a successful stint with FC Bayern Munich, where won the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League in 2013.
Won UEFA Cup with FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2009
Captained Ukraine during UEFA Euro 2012
Secured Bundesliga title with FC Bayern Munich
Conquered UEFA Champions League with FC Bayern Munich in 2013
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