Ilya Zabarniy
Ilya Zabarniy is a professional footballer from Ukraine who plays as a central defender for AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League and the Ukrainian national team. Known for his impressive speed and defensive skills, Zabarniy recently gained attention for being one of the fastest central defenders in the league, achieving a top speed of 34.15 km/h this season, which ranks him second among defenders who have logged significant playing time. His performance has been a highlight in his career, although he faces a setback due to a red card suspension that will keep him out of the next three matches.
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Recent news mentions
Yakov Kinariekin mentioned Ilya Zabarniy as another Ukrainian player who has faced difficulties abroad.
Інтерв'ю з Яківом Кінарейкіним: про трансфер із Карпат у Вільярреал, іспанський футбол та хто стане чемпіоном УПЛ| Футбол
Ukraine· 2026-01-31
Ilya Zabarniy, a defender for Bournemouth and the national team of Ukraine, is among the fastest central defenders in the current Premier League season.
Забарний серед найкращих: названі найшвидші центрбеки АПЛ| ФутболUkraine· 2025-02-25