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Michael KopolovetsUkrainian footballer, midfielder.
Date of Birth: 29.01.1984
Country:  Ukraine |
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Early Life and Youth Career
Mykhaylo Kopolovets was born in Ukraine and first stepped onto the football pitch at the tender age of seven. He joined the municipal sports school in Uzhhorod and trained under Alexander Filip until the age of sixteen.
Club Career
Early YearsIn 2001, Mikhail joined the second-tier Ukrainian side Stal-2 under the tutelage of coach Mykhaylo Ivanitsa. After making his mark at Stal-2, he moved to Karpaty Lviv in March 2007. However, his official debut for the club came on July 13, 2007.
Transfer and Loans
In May 2013, Kopolovets was placed on the transfer list by Karpaty. He spent the 2013/14 season on loan with Goerla in his hometown of Uzhhorod. After a brief stint there, he moved to Belarus in March 2014, joining Belshina on loan.
International Experience
Kopolovets' loan spell at Belshina provided him with his first opportunity to play outside of Ukraine. He made his debut against FC Gomel in March 2014, but left the club in June due to family reasons.
Later Career
Germany and Return to UkraineIn February 2015, Kopolovets signed for German fifth-division side Einheits Rudolstadt. He remained with the German club until June 30, 2016. After ending his contract with Karpaty Lviv, he joined the amateur club Minay in his native Zakarpattia Oblast.
