The Ukrainian Championship came to an end, and Dynamo Kiev’s Brazilian striker Júnior Moraes, tournament top-scorer with 10 goals, was elected as the best striker.
The best XI of the competition also had two other players from Brazil – midfielder Fred and attacker Marlos, both from Shakhtar Donetsk. Revealed in Santos, Júnior Moraes was also responsible for the fastest goal in the history of the derby between Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar, scoring just 14 seconds into the first half. Junior Moraes made his way to Ukrainian football in 2011. He made a real name at Metallurg Donetsk, where he became the top scorer in club history by scoring 35 goals in 62 matches. He arrived a Dynamo Kiev in 2015 and has already won the Ukrainian Supercup and the Ukrainian Championship. Júnior Moraes said: “It’s a unique moment in my career. At times like this, you realize that all the effort and dedication paid off. I came to European football at a very young age. Despite the difficulty with the weather, I adapted quickly and counted on the support of the Ukrainian people to carry out my work. I’m very grateful to my teammates, family and friends. This award belongs to all of us.”
Another Brazilian who shone in the competition was Marlos from Shakhtar. In his sixth year in the European country, and the third at Shakhtar, Marlos has shown a big evolution in his football. Last season, for example, the number 11 was the major highlight of the club, and entered the best XI of the UEFA Europa League. With excellent performances, Marlos led his team to the semi-finals, but were eventually eliminated by Sevilla, which subsequently won the title by beating Liverpool. This season, Marlos made 28 appearances, scored six goals and provided eight assists. Since he arrived at Shakhtar, the Brazilian made 109 appearances, scored 23 goals and gave 26 assists.
Marlos said: “It’s good to receive an award like this, because it’s a sign that I’m doing a good job and the staff are enjoying it. Since I came to Ukraine, I’ve matured so much and I’m a more complete player, but I would never have won anything if it were not for the help of my teammates. I thank everyone and I will continue working very seriously to continue developing my career.”
The Ukrainian Championship came to an end, and Dynamo Kiev’s Brazilian striker Júnior Moraes, tournament top-scorer with 10 goals, was elected as the best striker.
The best XI of the competition also had two other players from Brazil – midfielder Fred and attacker Marlos, both from Shakhtar Donetsk. Revealed in Santos, Júnior Moraes was also responsible for the fastest goal in the history of the derby between Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar, scoring just 14 seconds into the first half. Junior Moraes made his way to Ukrainian football in 2011. He made a real name at Metallurg Donetsk, where he became the top scorer in club history by scoring 35 goals in 62 matches. He arrived a Dynamo Kiev in 2015 and has already won the Ukrainian Supercup and the Ukrainian Championship. Júnior Moraes said: “It’s a unique moment in my career. At times like this, you realize that all the effort and dedication paid off. I came to European football at a very young age. Despite the difficulty with the weather, I adapted quickly and counted on the support of the Ukrainian people to carry out my work. I’m very grateful to my teammates, family and friends. This award belongs to all of us.”
Another Brazilian who shone in the competition was Marlos from Shakhtar. In his sixth year in the European country, and the third at Shakhtar, Marlos has shown a big evolution in his football. Last season, for example, the number 11 was the major highlight of the club, and entered the best XI of the UEFA Europa League. With excellent performances, Marlos led his team to the semi-finals, but were eventually eliminated by Sevilla, which subsequently won the title by beating Liverpool. This season, Marlos made 28 appearances, scored six goals and provided eight assists. Since he arrived at Shakhtar, the Brazilian made 109 appearances, scored 23 goals and gave 26 assists.
Marlos said: “It’s good to receive an award like this, because it’s a sign that I’m doing a good job and the staff are enjoying it. Since I came to Ukraine, I’ve matured so much and I’m a more complete player, but I would never have won anything if it were not for the help of my teammates. I thank everyone and I will continue working very seriously to continue developing my career.”
