Artem Milevskyi

Ukrainian footballer and striker

Artem Milevskyi - Ukrainian footballer and striker
Born

January 12th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Professional career began in 2002 with Dynamo Kyiv, where significant contributions to the team's successes occurred. Played for the Ukrainian national team, earning over 40 caps. Notable for performances in the UEFA Champions League and helping Dynamo Kyiv secure multiple domestic league titles and cups. Competed in the UEFA Euro 2012 and scored critical goals during his tenure in various clubs across Europe and Asia.

Won multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles with Dynamo Kyiv

Scored over 100 goals in club competitions

Represented Ukraine in UEFA Euro 2012

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