Euro Stars: Oleksandr Zavarov (Ukraine)

In our latest edition of EuroStars, we take a look at former AS Nancy man Oleksandr Zavarov and his role in the Ukraine national side. After spells at Dynamo Kyiv and Italian giants Juventus, Zavarov would spend five years between 1990 and 1995 in Ligue 1. Known as a creative, quick, agile and skilful midfielder, Zavarov was known for his two-footedness and excellent technical ability as an attacking midfielder or supporting striker.

After growing up in Soviet Ukraine, Zavarov would represent four sides in his home country from SKA Rostov to Dynamo Kiev. With the latter, he would win the UEFA Cup winners Cup in the 1985-1986 season. Despite making his professional debut in 1979, it wasn't until the 1990s that he would step foot in France. Beforehand, he would become the first Soviet player to play in Serie A, winning the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Cup before joining the Lorraine-based AS Nancy in 1990.