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Oleg GumenyukUkrainian footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 03.05.1983
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Career
- Moldavian Success with Sheriff
- Return to Ukraine and Second Division Stint
- Move to Tavriya Simferopol and Later Career
- International Career
- Achievements
- Moldavian Cup Winner: 2002/03
Early Career
Born in Ukraine, this defender began his football journey at the DYuSSh-6 in Odessa, where he received guidance from his first coach, Georgiy Solonko. He later represented FC SK Odesa and Yunga-Chernomorets in the DYuFL (Youth Football League of Ukraine).
Moldavian Success with Sheriff
In 2001, he joined FC Sheriff in Moldova, where he remained until 2007. During his tenure with the club, he amassed 125 appearances and scored six goals in the Moldavian National Division. He was an integral part of Sheriff's triumphs, winning five Moldavian league titles, the Moldavian Cup, three Moldavian Super Cups, and the Commonwealth of Independent States Cup. He also participated in European competitions with the team.
Return to Ukraine and Second Division Stint
After a brief stint with the amateur club Bastion Ilyichevsk in 2007, he returned to his hometown of Odessa to play for FC Chornomorets. He made his Ukrainian Premier League debut with Chornomorets on October 20, 2007, in an away match against FC Metalurh Zaporizhya (0-2). In 2010, he made a temporary move back to Bastion, who were competing in the Ukrainian Second League.
Move to Tavriya Simferopol and Later Career
In July 2010, he joined FC Tavriya Simferopol on a one-year contract. Following the dissolution of Tavriya in 2014, he signed for FC Volyn Lutsk. He parted ways with Volyn in 2016 and subsequently joined FC TSK-Tavriya in the Crimean Championship.
International Career
The defender represented Ukraine at the under-21 level, making 12 appearances for the youth national team.
Achievements
Moldavian League Champion (5): 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07
Moldavian Cup Winner: 2002/03
Moldavian Super Cup Winner (3): 2004, 2005, 2006Commonwealth of Independent States Cup Winner: 2003
