Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk, commonly known as Shakhtar, is a prestigious Ukrainian football club established in 1936. Originally based in Donetsk, the club relocated due to the War in Donbas and has since played in Lviv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Shakhtar is renowned for its success in Ukrainian football and its notable European achievements, including winning the UEFA Cup in 2009. Known as the “Miners,” the club has a rich history in Soviet and Ukrainian football, with a strong tradition of competing in European competitions. The team is celebrated for its passionate fan base and significant contributions to Ukrainian football history.
Team Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Nickname(s) | Hirnyky (Miners), Kroty (Moles) |
| Founded | 24 May 1936; 88 years ago |
| Ground | Arena Lviv, Lviv (for 2023-24 season); Previously Donbass Arena, Donetsk |
| Capacity | 70,050 |
| Owner | Rinat Akhmetov |
| General Director | Serhiy Palkin |
| Head coach | Marino Pušić |
FC Shakhtar Donetsk In UPL (Last 10 Years)
| YEAR | POSITION | POINTS | MANAGER | TOP SCORER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1st | 75 | Igor Jovicevic | Danylo Sikan |
| 2022 | 1st | 71 | Roberto De Zerbi | Lassina Traoré |
| 2021 | 2nd | 69 | Luis Castro | Júnior Moraes |
| 2020 | 1st | 78 | Luis Castro | Júnior Moraes |
| 2019 | 1st | 83 | Paulo Fonseca | Júnior Moraes |
| 2018 | 1st | 75 | Paulo Fonseca | Facundo Ferreyra |
| 2017 | 1st | 76 | Paulo Fonseca | Facundo Ferreyra |
| 2016 | 2nd | 64 | Mircea Lucescu | Eduardo da Silva |
| 2015 | 2nd | 60 | Mircea Lucescu | Alex Teixeira |
| 2014 | 1st | 72 | Mircea Lucescu | Luiz Adriano |
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