Andriy Pylyavskyi

Ukrainian footballer with club success

Andriy Pylyavskyi - Ukrainian footballer with club success
Born

December 4th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Professional football player from Ukraine, primarily played as a defender. Initiated a career in team football at the youth level, progressing through various clubs. Featured prominently in the Ukrainian Premier League and made contributions to the national team in international competitions.

Played for FC Dynamo Kyiv

Represented Ukraine in international matches

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