Mykhaylo Fomenko 1948 – 2024

Biography

Mykhaylo Fomenko lived for football and for Ukraine. Born in 1948 in the village of Mala Rybytsia, he came of age during a transformative period in his homeland, channeling that energy into a professional football career that would define his life. Fomenko became part of a generation that cemented the sport’s place in Ukrainian national identity, playing through decades of cultural and political upheaval with a passion that never dimmed.

Throughout his years, Fomenko remained a devoted figure in Ukrainian football, contributing his skills during a crucial era for the sport’s development in his country. He embodied the deep connection between athletics and national pride that has always characterized Ukraine. When Fomenko passed away on April 29, 2024, in Sumy at seventy-five, he left behind a legacy woven into the fabric of Ukrainian football history—a life spent in service to the beautiful game and his beloved nation.