Viktor Tsyhankov facts for kids
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Tsygankov in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Viktor Vitaliiovych Tsyhankov | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Nahariya, Israel | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Girona | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Nyva Vinnytsia | ||
| 2011–2016 | Dynamo Kyiv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2023 | Dynamo Kyiv | 156 | (77) |
| 2023– | Girona | 76 | (13) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012 | Ukraine U16 | 4 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Ukraine U17 | 20 | (8) |
| 2014–2016 | Ukraine U19 | 10 | (1) |
| 2016 | Ukraine U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 2016– | Ukraine | 61 | (13) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2025 |
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Viktor Vitaliiovych Tsyhankov (Ukrainian: Ві́ктор Віта́лійович Циганко́в; born on November 15, 1997) is a professional footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the La Liga club Girona. Viktor was born in Israel, but he plays for the Ukraine national team.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting with Dynamo Kyiv
Viktor Tsyhankov was born in Nahariya, Israel. His father, Vitalii Tsygankov, was also a footballer. Viktor moved to Ukraine when he was very young. He learned to play football at the Nyva Vinnytsia and Dynamo Kyiv academies. Mykola Zahoruyko was his first coach.
Viktor made his first professional appearance in the Ukrainian Premier League for Dynamo Kyiv on August 14, 2016. This was against FC Stal Kamianske. During the 2018–19 season, he was named the best player in the Ukrainian Premier League three times. These awards were for March 2018, December 2018, and April 2019.
Moving to Girona
On January 17, 2023, Viktor Tsyhankov joined La Liga team Girona in Spain. He signed a contract that will keep him with the club until June 2027. The transfer cost Girona about €5 million. His old club, Dynamo Kyiv, will also get 50% of any future transfer fee if Girona sells him.
Playing for Ukraine
Viktor Tsyhankov was first called to play for the senior Ukraine in October 2016. This was for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He made his first appearance for Ukraine in November 2016. He came into the game against Finland in the 83rd minute.
In June 2021, he was chosen by coach Andriy Shevchenko to play in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. More recently, in May 2024, he was also selected by coach Serhiy Rebrov to be part of the team for UEFA Euro 2024.
Personal Life
Viktor Tsyhankov is married to Romana Prokopovych. They have a son together.
Achievements and Awards
Team Trophies
Dynamo Kyiv
- Ukrainian Premier League: 2020–21
- Ukrainian Cup: 2019–20, 2020–21
- Ukrainian Super Cup: 2018, 2019, 2020
Individual Awards
- Top Golden talent: 2016 (Under-19), 2017 (Under-21), 2018 (Under-21)
- Ukrainian Footballer of the Year: 2018
- Ukrainian Premier League Player of the Year: 2018–19
- Ukrainian Premier League Footballer of the Year: 2020
- Ukrainian Premier League Player of the Month: 2017–18 (March), 2018–19 (December), 2018–19 (April)
See also
In Spanish: Viktor Tsygankov para niños
