Shakhtar Donetsk
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Team Overview
Shakhtar Donetsk are one of the most distinctive clubs in Ukrainian football, long known for a technical, possession-minded identity and a talent pipeline that has drawn heavily on Brazilian players. For two decades they have been the leading force in Ukrainian domestic football, regularly contending for the Premier League title and the national cup. Their biggest triumph came in 2009, when they won the UEFA Cup, and they remain a familiar name in European competition, including the Champions League group stage. Domestically, a place at or near the top of the table has been the norm rather than the exception.
The current campaign sample is small, so any assessment needs caution. In two matches, Shakhtar have won one and drawn one, remaining unbeaten with four goals scored and two conceded for a goal difference of +2. The split is straightforward: a win in their one home match and a draw in their one away match. They have scored in both games, with no failed-to-score outings, but they have also yet to keep a clean sheet. That points to an attack producing consistently, while the defence has not yet closed games out without conceding.
Under head coach A. Turan, the early numbers show a side that is hard to beat and capable of finding the net, averaging two goals per match. Those are traits that fit the club's attacking tradition. The next step will be tightening up at the back so that the scoring output translates into more dependable results. With only two matches played, the figures describe a promising but still developing picture rather than a settled trend.
Squad (35 players)
Goalkeepers (5)
Defenders (8)
Midfielders (15)
Attackers (7)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 1 | 114 | |
| 22 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 139 | |
| 31 | |
GK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 92 | |
| 27 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 3 | 73 | |
| 17 | |
DF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 7 | 89 | |
| 13 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 3 | 100 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 10 | 46 | |
| 77 | |
MF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 93 | 3 | 28 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 1 | 26 | |
| 30 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 3 | 35 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 16 | |
| 37 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 3 | |
| 29 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 24 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 28 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 8 | 27 | |
| 49 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (39)
Departures (37)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Shakhtar Donetsk list seven players as unavailable, though the nature of those absences varies considerably. Only two, Marlon (muscle injury) and Pedrinho (injury), are tied to physical setbacks. The other five, V. Korniyenko, P. Obah, T. Puzankov, M. Shved and D. Tvardovskyi, are marked as off the roster. That points to squad status rather than fitness, so these names should not be read as typical injury concerns.
The data does not give positions for any of the seven, so it is not possible to say which areas of the pitch are hit hardest. Likewise, there is no information on how many minutes or starts these players have taken, which limits any judgment of their individual importance. Marlon and Pedrinho are the only two whose availability could change as a matter of health, but no return dates are provided and none should be assumed.
On depth, seven absences is a notable number, yet with five of them roster-related the practical impact on the matchday squad may be smaller than the headline suggests. Without details on the remaining players or on likely replacements, a fuller assessment of Shakhtar's depth cannot be made from the available information.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Shakhtar Donetsk's form across their last five matches has been flawless on results, with five wins from five and a goal difference of +12. The consistency stands out more than any single performance. Every match brought a victory, and the margin was at least two goals in four of the five.
In attack, the side scored 14 goals, an average of 2.8 per match. They reached three goals in four of the five games, including the 0-3 away win against Veres Rivne, which suggests the output was not confined to home fixtures. The only match with fewer than three goals was the 2-1 home win over Kolos Kovalivka.
Defensively, they conceded just twice. Clean sheets came against LNZ Cherkasy, Kryvbas KR and Veres Rivne, and the two goals they let in came in single-goal concessions against Kolos Kovalivka and AEK Athens, both at home. Four of the five matches were played at home, so the sample says little about their away record beyond that one convincing win. The opposition was mostly domestic sides, plus AEK Athens as the one non-Ukrainian opponent, and Shakhtar still beat that side by two goals. Overall, the numbers show a team that is productive in attack and difficult to break down.
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