Ilya Tsymbalar 1969 – 2013

Biography

Ilya Tsymbalar was born on June 17, 1969, in Odesa, Ukraine, where he would spend his life pursuing his passion for football. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to the sport, becoming part of the rich sporting heritage of his native city. His presence on the pitch reflected the athletic traditions that Odesa has long been known for in Ukrainian and Russian sports.

On December 28, 2013, Ilya passed away in his beloved Odesa at the age of 44, succumbing to a myocardial infarction. His death marked the end of a life rooted in his community and the game he loved. He was laid to rest at Tairovske cemetery in Odesa, where he remains close to the city that shaped his life and career.

Ilya’s memory endures through those who knew him and through the legacy he left within Odesa’s football community. His life, from his birth through his final years, was deeply connected to this historic port city on the Black Sea.