Rinat Akhmetov received the Football Legend Order
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Prestigious award from the UAF marks 30 years of his presidency
FC Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov has received the UAF’s highest honour, the Football Legend Order. The award was presented in person by UAF president Andrii Shevchenko.
As the UAF noted, Shakhtar have come a long way over the three decades under Rinat Akhmetov’s leadership. Today, Shakhtar are a modern European club with significant achievements and a strong reputation on the world stage. Despite all the challenges facing Ukrainian football, Shakhtar continue to represent their country with distinction at the highest level and develop young footballers.
Andrii Shevchenko, UAF president:
– 30 years at the helm of a club is an unprecedented example of dedication to football. Thanks to Rinat Akhmetov’s investment, systematic approach and passion for the game, Shakhtar have reached the highest level in European football. The Football Legend Order is a mark of respect and gratitude from Ukraine’s football community for 30 years of work, victories and love for football.
As the UAF noted, Shakhtar have come a long way over the three decades under Rinat Akhmetov’s leadership. Today, Shakhtar are a modern European club with significant achievements and a strong reputation on the world stage. Despite all the challenges facing Ukrainian football, Shakhtar continue to represent their country with distinction at the highest level and develop young footballers.
Andrii Shevchenko, UAF president:
– 30 years at the helm of a club is an unprecedented example of dedication to football. Thanks to Rinat Akhmetov’s investment, systematic approach and passion for the game, Shakhtar have reached the highest level in European football. The Football Legend Order is a mark of respect and gratitude from Ukraine’s football community for 30 years of work, victories and love for football.