Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk is one of the most celebrated clubs in Ukrainian football, founded in 1936 in the industrial heartland of Donetsk. The club’s identity has been forged through a unique blend of Brazilian flair and Ukrainian grit, a tradition that saw them dominate domestic football in the 2000s and 2010s. Their iconic orange and black kits reflect the coal mining heritage of the Donbas region. Forced from their home stadium, the Donbas Arena, due to the war in eastern Ukraine, Shakhtar h...