Oleksandr Povoroznyuk

Oleksandr Povoroznyuk is a prominent figure in Ukrainian football, known for his passionate leadership as the president of the PFC Oleksandriya club since 2013. His popularity surged during the full-scale war in Ukraine, particularly after a viral video where he made an emotional appeal to the president. Povoroznyuk, nicknamed 'Papa', is recognized for his strong personality and controversial decisions, as well as his commitment to developing local football, exemplified by founding a top-tier club in his hometown.