Denys has been working in the football industry since 2013, combining legal expertise, scouting knowledge, and management experience. Since 2015, he has successfully led his own football agency as CEO, while also developing football academies and infrastructure projects.

 

In this project, Denys takes on the role of Manager, applying his background in law, scouting, and football management to ensure effective coordination, strategic development, and high-level execution.

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Background & Achievements

• Master’s Degree in Law (2013) and PhD in Law (2019), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

• IPSO Certified Scout/Analyst: Talent ID, First Team Scouting, Match Report

• FOCUS MBA Program for Sporting Directors: Football Management, Sporting Directorship, High Performance Leadership in Sport

• Co-founder of a football academy for children, later expanded into a franchise in Ukraine and Uzbekistan

• Owner of an artificial grass football pitch for academy training

 

With his diverse expertise, Denys plays a key role in the project’s management and growth, ensuring its long-term success.

Kirill is a former professional footballer with a strong development background and international experience. A graduate of the Shakhtar Donetsk Academy, he also became a Ukrainian First League champion with Arsenal Kyiv and later continued his career in Germany, gaining valuable exposure to European football environments.

 

At Sport Portal, Kirill works as an Operations Manager, overseeing daily processes, client communication, and media-related tasks. His role helps ensure smooth operations and contributes to the project’s stable growth.

 

Background & Experience

• Graduate of the Shakhtar Donetsk Academy

• Champion of the Ukrainian First League with Arsenal Kyiv

• International playing experience in Germany, expanding his professional and cultural horizons

• Strong client communication and operational workflow management

• Active contributor to Sport Portal’s media and branding through content creation and on-camera participation

• Skilled in digital tools, website operations, and cross-functional project support

 

With his blend of academy-level training, professional football achievements, international experience, and operational expertise, Kirill is an essential contributor to the long-term development and success of Sport Portal.