Where does Shakhtar Donetsk currently play?

Due to conflict in Ukraine, Shakhtar plays matches in different Ukrainian cities, mainly Kharkiv and Lviv, after having to leave Donetsk in 2014.

When was FK Shakhtar Donetsk founded?

FK Shakhtar Donetsk was founded on May 24, 1936 as Donetsk coal miners' club, hence its name Shakhtar meaning 'miner' in Ukrainian.

Did Shakhtar win a European cup?

Yes, Shakhtar won the UEFA Cup in 2009 by beating Werder Bremen 2-1 in the final, the last 'outsider' club to win a major European competition.

How many Ukrainian championships has Shakhtar won?

Shakhtar won 14 Ukrainian championships since independence in 1991, rivaling Dynamo Kyiv for Ukrainian football dominance.

Why does Shakhtar recruit many Brazilians?

Shakhtar developed a Brazilian talent recruitment strategy offering technical and spectacular football. Players like Willian, Fernandinho, Douglas Costa and Fred shone there.

Who are Shakhtar legends?

Andriy Pyatov, Darijo Srna (legendary captain), Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Luiz Adriano, Willian and Fernandinho are among the greatest legends who wore orange and black.

What is the Ukrainian Classic?

The Ukrainian Classic opposes Shakhtar to Dynamo Kyiv, Ukrainian football's most intense rivalry, often deciding the national title.

What are Shakhtar's colors?

Traditional colors are orange and black, symbolizing Donetsk mines' flames and coal, the region's historic industry.

Does Shakhtar participate in Champions League?

Yes, despite difficulties, Shakhtar regularly participates in Champions League group stage and competes with Europe's best clubs.

How to follow Shakhtar Donetsk live?

Follow all Shakhtar matches live on footballaudit.com with lineups, live statistics and Ukrainian Miners analysis.

FK Shakhtar Donetsk

FK Shakhtar Donetsk (SHD)

Overview

FK Shakhtar Donetsk is Ukraine's most successful and prestigious club along with Dynamo Kyiv. Founded in 1936 in the industrial city of Donetsk, the club had to relocate to Kyiv then Lviv due to conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014. Shakhtar competes in Ukrainian Premier League and currently plays matches at Oblasny SportKomplex Metalist in Kharkiv or other stadiums depending on security situation.

Shakhtar boasts exceptional record with 14 Ukrainian championships, 13 Ukrainian Cups, and especially 1 UEFA Cup won in 2009, last non-Big Five league club to win a major European competition. Under Mircea Lucescu's direction then later Luís Castro, the club developed offensive and technical playing style based on recruiting quality Brazilian talents.

Legendary players like Andriy Pyatov, Darijo Srna, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Willian, Fernandinho, Douglas Costa and more recently Mykhailo Mudryk shone in orange and black. Shakhtar maintains intense historic rivalry with Dynamo Kyiv in the Ukrainian Classic. Despite conflict-related difficulties, the club continues to participate in Champions League and train young talents. The Miners represent Ukrainian people's resilience and continue to carry Ukraine's colors high in Europe.

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General Information

Founded: 1936

Stadium: Oblasny SportKomplex Metalist

Official Website: shakhtar.com/