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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