Ukrainian FC Ruh (Lviv), founded byHryhoriy Kozlovskyy, hasbecome the youngest team in the world, according to the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES).
“The Yellow and Blacks topped the ranking of the youngest teams in more than 60 leagues around the world, where players under 21 have a lot of playing time.
Ruh’s average score was 52.4%, which means that players under 23 spent 65.5% of their playing time on the field, under 22 – 55.4%, under 20 – 17.5%, and under 19 – 0.4%.
Фactorswho contributed to Ruh becoming the youngest team in the world were.:
- Club policy:“Ruh relies on the development of young players from its own academy. He is also looking for talent among young footballers.
- Quality of work with young people: FC Ruh has established work with young people, which allows young talents to develop and make their way to the main team.

The founder of FC Ruh, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, congratulated the players and coaches on their new achievement and noted the high level of the players.
Lviv’s Ruh topped the ranking of the youngest teams with a score of 52.4%. The Slovakian team Zilina took second place with 44.5, and the Austrian Red Bull from Salzburg rounded out the top three with 42.7. Also in the top 5 are Dutch clubs Volendam and Ajax.
“It is important to note that Ruh is not just the youngest team in the world, but also a team that shows good results. In the 2023/24 season, Ruh tookfifth place in the Ukrainian Premier League and is now fighting to qualify for European competitions. This proves that Ruh’s young talents are capable of not only playing a lot, but also showing quality football,” – said Hryhoriy Kozlovsky.
But Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy takes care of not only young footballers. The Lviv philanthropist does not ignore the Ukrainian military. Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and the Ruh members are fully integrated into the process of supporting the Ukrainian army. From the first day of the war, the “yellow and black” family has been working closely with the soldiers of the 45th separate artillery brigade and other military personnel, helping with drones, vehicles, generators, drones and other necessary equipment, bringing the Victory closer.


