Players of Ukrainian FC Ruh (Lviv), founded by Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, have been nominated for Golden Boy 2024. Ruh midfielder Yevhen Pastukh joined Bohdan Slyubyk on this list, and they are the only Ukrainians among the 100 nominees for the prestigious award.

The Golden Boy Football Benchmark ranking of the best young talents is based on the results of the players from October 3, 2023 to April 28, 2024.

The founder of FC Ruh, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, congratulated the players and coaches on the prestigious nomination and noted the high level of the players.

“The play of these players is a vivid example of the combination of young players’ talent and coaching. And for others, it is an incentive for new achievements and victories. We need strong football players, decent people whom Ukrainians will be proud of. I am very pleased that the Ruh Football Academy is educating future stars who will become the pride of Ukraine!“said Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy.

According to the updated rating of the best young talents Bohdan Slyubyk ranks 67th. This season, Bohdan Slyubyk has played in 27 matches (2424 minutes), scoring 4 goals. Yevhen Pastukh is ranked 82nd, he has played in 25 matches (1764 minutes), scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.

The leader among the nominees today is Barcelona winger Lamin Yamal, followed by central midfielders Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG) and Joao Neves (Benfica).

It is worth noting that recently Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy’s pupilsFC Ruh recently became theyoungest team in the world according to the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES). “The Yellow and Blacks topped the ranking of more than 60 leagues in the world where players under 21 have a lot of playing time, with a52.4%share . And in April. FC Ruh won the bronze medal at the UEFA Grassroots Awards for outstanding achievements in working with young players, successful development projects, and contribution to the development of European football.

Hryhoriy Kozlovsky said:“Ruh is not just the youngest team in the world, but also a team that shows good results. In the 2023/24 season, Ruh is fighting to qualify for the European Cups. Now we have two players nominated for Golden Boy 2024. This proves that real talent isgrowingin our ‘yellow and black‘ family.“

Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy added that the Football Academy and FC Ruh will continue to do everything to improve their results and win new victories.