Biography
Who is Oleh Husiev?
Professional playing days
Oleh Husiev began his path in football before finding his long-term home at FC Dynamo Kyiv. He joined the club during the summer of 2003. Throughout his tenure there, he became a central figure, playing as a right midfielder or right-back. He appeared in more than 250 matches within the Ukrainian Premier League for the team.
His trophy cabinet is quite full, as he helped the club secure the Ukrainian Premier League title five times. Also, he celebrated winning four Ukrainian Cups and five Ukrainian Super Cups during his time on the pitch. In 2005, he received recognition as the Ukrainian Premier League Footballer of the Year for his consistent performance. After a brief period away, he returned to the club in 2017 to sign a final one-year contract.
International career
Representing his country remained a major part of his professional life. Oleh Husiev made his first senior international appearance for Ukraine on August 20, 2003, during a friendly match against Romania in Donetsk. He scored his first goal for the national team in November 2004 while playing against Turkey in a World Cup qualification match.
Over the course of his career, he earned more than 95 caps for Ukraine. This record established him as one of the most capped players in the nation's history. He was a key member of the squad that reached the quarter-finals during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. During that tournament, he famously scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Switzerland. He also participated in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament when Ukraine co-hosted the event with Poland.
Defining moments
The career of Oleh Husiev included both triumphant highs and difficult challenges. On March 30, 2014, he was involved in a serious incident during a match. He suffered a knee to the head from goalkeeper Denys Boyko, which left him unconscious on the field. Dnipro midfielder Jaba Kankava acted quickly to clear his airway, an action widely credited with saving his life.
He also reached a significant scoring milestone on September 20, 2015. During a victory against Volyn Lutsk, he scored a penalty kick that marked his 100th competitive senior goal.
Family and coaching
Since retiring from professional play, he has looked toward the future of the sport. In 2018, it was announced that he started attending coaching classes at the Kyiv Oblast Football Federation. Outside of football, he has a son named Oleksiy Husiev.
Interestingly, his son has also pursued a professional career in the sport, currently playing for Chornomorets Odesa while on loan from his father's former club, Dynamo Kyiv.
Birthday and age
Oleh Husiev was born on April 25, 1983, which makes Oleh 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Oleh shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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