Illya Zubkov

Illya Dmytrovych Zubkov is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kudrivka.

Career

Born in Kyiv, Zubkov is a product of the local Dobro, Voskhod and Dynamo Kyiv youth sportive school systems.
After playing in the Czech Republic and Austria, he returned to Ukraine. In September 2021 Zubkov signed a contract with Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and made his debut for this club in the Ukrainian Premier League as a second half substitute in the losing home match against FC Dynamo Kyiv on 11 September 2021.
He was also called up to the different Ukrainian youth representations. Zubkov made his debut for Ukraine U-20 on March 22 in home friendly match against England "C" team which Ukraine lost 0:2. Coached by Oleksandr Holovko, Ukraine U-20 was hosting England "C" team at stadion imeni Bannikova and Zubko played the whole first half after which was substituted by Roman Yaremchuk.