Oleg Luzhny

• Full name: Oleh Oleksandrovych Luzhnyi (often anglicized as Oleg Luzhny)
• Date of birth: August 19, 1968
• Place of birth: Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Position: Right back / Defender
• Club career highlights:
  • FC Karpaty Lviv (youth / early career)
  • FC Dynamo Kyiv (1986–1999): Established himself as a leading defender and captain; won multiple Soviet and Ukrainian league and cup titles and featured in European competitions.
  • Arsenal FC (1999–2003): Joined Arsène Wenger’s side; won the Premier League and FA Cup (part of the squad that won the 2001–02 double and contributed in the 2001 FA Cup run). Known for his energetic defending and overlapping runs from right back.
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan, 2003)
  • Return to Dynamo Kyiv (2003–2004)
  • Short spells at other clubs toward career end, including brief stints in lower leagues.
• International career (Ukraine):
  • Caps: 52 (approximately; official records commonly list 52 appearances)
  • Goals: 1
  • Period: 1992–2003
  • Role: Long-serving captain and a key defensive figure during Ukraine’s early years as an independent national team.
• Coaching career:
  • Transitioned into coaching after retirement, holding various assistant and coaching roles including work with Dynamo Kyiv’s staff and other teams.
• Playing style and legacy:
  • Energetic, hardworking full back known for stamina, tackling and leadership.
  • Remembered in Ukraine and by Arsenal fans for professionalism, determination and contributions to club success in both countries.

Note: Appearance and goal totals can vary slightly between sources; the above figures follow widely cited records for Luzhny’s international appearances and club timeline.