Maksym Bilyi
Ukrainian footballer and striker
Born
1989
36 years ago
Died
September 14th, 2013
11 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Bilyi was a Ukrainian professional footballer who played as a striker. His career included notable tenure at FC Metalurh Zaporizhya and FC Spartak Moscow. He participated in the Ukrainian Premier League and was also part of the national team that competed in international matches. Bilyi's playing style was characterized by his speed and technical skills on the field. Following his retirement from professional football, he continued to be involved in the sport through coaching and mentorship roles.
Played for FC Metalurh Zaporizhya
Competed in the Ukrainian national team
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