Kuksa, Pipchenko and Balatska are Shakhtar players
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Shakhtar women’s team were strengthened by three footballers during the summer pre-season
Shakhtar women’s team signed three new players who will strengthen the squad in the new season. Head coach Roman Zaiev presented the players with personalised jerseys.
Kateryna Kuksa
At a young age, she played futsal at amateur level, where she caught the attention of Ateks coaches, with whom she began her professional career. Later, she played for First League clubs Invictus and Kolos, winning the First League gold medals with the latter. In 2022, she joined Dynamo Kyiv, where she spent two seasons before moving to Obolon. She was called up to Ukraine U19.
Born on February 21, 2001
Height: 164 cm
Position: midfielder
Career: Ateks (2018–2019), Invictus (2019–2020), Kolos (2020–2022), Dynamo (2022–2024), Obolon (2024–2025)
Kateryna Kuksa
At a young age, she played futsal at amateur level, where she caught the attention of Ateks coaches, with whom she began her professional career. Later, she played for First League clubs Invictus and Kolos, winning the First League gold medals with the latter. In 2022, she joined Dynamo Kyiv, where she spent two seasons before moving to Obolon. She was called up to Ukraine U19.
Born on February 21, 2001
Height: 164 cm
Position: midfielder
Career: Ateks (2018–2019), Invictus (2019–2020), Kolos (2020–2022), Dynamo (2022–2024), Obolon (2024–2025)
I’m very happy to have joined Shakhtar and motivated to work hard to benefit the team. I want to fight for the highest positions together with the club and to play bright and entertaining football. I understand the coach’s requirements well, so the adaptation is going very well
Nina Pipchenko
At youth level, she played football at DYuSSh-15, after which she moved abroad to play for Polish club Medyk (U15). In 2023, she joined Dynamo Kyiv, making her Vyshcha League debut with the team. Nina is a player of Ukraine U17.
Born on January 8, 2009
Height: 165 cm
Position: defender
Career: Medyk U15 (2021–2022), Dynamo (2023–2024)
At youth level, she played football at DYuSSh-15, after which she moved abroad to play for Polish club Medyk (U15). In 2023, she joined Dynamo Kyiv, making her Vyshcha League debut with the team. Nina is a player of Ukraine U17.
Born on January 8, 2009
Height: 165 cm
Position: defender
Career: Medyk U15 (2021–2022), Dynamo (2023–2024)
I was glad to become part of the club, so the feelings are only positive. I approached the training camp already familiar with the coaching staff’s requirements and the girls. Given my age, I believe that I have every chance to progress in such an experienced environment. The most important goal is to be useful to the team in achieving the set objectives
Yeva Balatska
The 18-year-old defender began playing football at Comprehensive Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 15, where she caught the attention of Ukraine U17 coaches. In 2023, she signed her first professional contract with Obolon, with whom she won the First League silver medals. While studying at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, she won bronze medals in the Kyiv futsal championship and became a bronze medallist in the Ukrainian teqball championship. In May 2025, she made her debut for Ukraine U19.
Born on April 22, 2007
Height: 181 cm
Position: defender
Career: Obolon (2023–2025)
The 18-year-old defender began playing football at Comprehensive Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 15, where she caught the attention of Ukraine U17 coaches. In 2023, she signed her first professional contract with Obolon, with whom she won the First League silver medals. While studying at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, she won bronze medals in the Kyiv futsal championship and became a bronze medallist in the Ukrainian teqball championship. In May 2025, she made her debut for Ukraine U19.
Born on April 22, 2007
Height: 181 cm
Position: defender
Career: Obolon (2023–2025)
When I found out about the invitation, I was very excited. This is an important step forward and a good prospect for further development for me. The adaptation is still ongoing, but I understand the coaching staff’s requirements better with each training session. Moreover, I already knew many of the girls, which makes the process easier. I want to progress step by step and achieve the best possible results with the club
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