Illia Voloshyn


Illia Yaroslavovych Voloshyn is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid C.

Early life

Voloshun was born on 15 January 2007 in Novomoskovsk, Ukraine. On 25 April 2022, he moved to Spain due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, his mother was unable to move with him.

Club career

As a youth player, Voloshyn joined the youth academy of Ukrainian side DVUFK Dnipro. In 2022, he joined the youth academy of Spanish side Novelda before joining the youth academy of Spanish side Dénia in 2023. The same year, he joined the youth academy of Spanish side Rayo Majadahonda.
Six months later, he joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid and was promoted to the club's C team in 2025. Spanish news website DAZN wrote in 2024 that he was "one of the most promising goalkeepers on the European scene".

International career

Voloshyn is a Ukraine youth international. During March 2024, he played for the Ukraine national under-17 football team for 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Voloshyn plays as a goalkeeper and is left-footed. Spanish newspaper Diario AS wrote in 2024 that he "combines considerable size... and outstanding footwork".