In Total Football Analysis’ 2025 Breakout XI, the left centre-back is 19-year-old Taras Mykhavko, who plays for Dynamo Kyiv.
At the time of writing, Dynamo Kyiv is the best defensive side in the Ukrainian Premier League, conceding 11 goals.
The young defender, who stands at 185cm / 6’1” and weighs 69kg / 152lbs, has joined the first team from the beginning of 2024, coming from the U19 team he joined from PFC Lviv.
The 19-year-old has played in 15 of the leagues 17 matches this season, missing two due to injury.
In these 15 matches, he received no yellow cards, indicating that he can get the ball back without tough fouls.
This tactical analysis and player-focused scout report aims to explain why we’ve selected Taras Mykhavko for this team.
Our player analysis will use data and video analysis to explain why this left-footed centre-back is a rising talent to watch closely as 2025 approaches.
Taras Mykhavko Statistical Profile
As shown in the heat map below, we are talking about a diversely skilled defender who can play as a left centre-back in a four-defender backline or a three-defender backline.
This player has more ability to push forward while the ball is in his side.
The photo below features a pizza chart featuring some significant metrics related to Taras Mykhavko’s all-around game, divided into three unique categories: attacking, possession, and defending metrics.
The numbers on the pizza chart represent Taras’ performance in these criteria when compared with other left centre-backs playing in the leagues at the same tier in 2024/25.
