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29 years of Rinat Akhmetov’s presidency at Shakhtar

Saturday, October 11, 2025

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On October 11, 1996, Rinat Akhmetov became the president of FC Shakhtar

The modern and most successful era in Shakhtar’s history began 29 years ago. During this time, an evolutionary path was made from a local Donbas team to a club with a European name and achievements, a UEFA Cup winner and a leader of Ukrainian football. These achievements are best evidenced by the 39 trophies Shakhtar have won under Rinat Akhmetov’s presidency, as well as the club’s strong reputation in the football community and, most importantly, the respect and loyalty of millions of supporters around the world.

Today, the sincere love for the club and unwavering belief in the team that live in Rinat Akhmetov’s heart continue to drive Shakhtar towards new victories and achievements, as the president’s ambitions remain unchanged even in the most difficult times – to win every match, claim titles and trophies, give bright emotions to all Shakhtar fans through beautiful attacking football.