Roman Salenko


Roman Olehovych Salenko is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Zorya Luhansk, on loan from Dynamo Kyiv.

Club career

Early career

At the age of seven, his father took him to the Dynamo Kyiv junior squads and Academy. He also played for Dinaz Vyshhorod.

Dinaz Vyshhorod

In 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the Dinaz Vyshhorod senior team in Ukrainian Second League. On 18 August 2021, he made his debut in Ukrainian Cup against Obolon Kyiv at the Dinaz Stadium in Lyutizh.

Dynamo Kyiv

On 23 November 2024, he made his debut with his new club in Ukrainian Premier League against Chornomorets Odesa, replacing Vitaliy Buyalskyi. On 21 January 2025, he made his debut in UEFA Europa League against Galatasaray at the Rams Park for the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League league phase.

Loan to Zorya Luhansk

In July 2025 he was loaned to Zorya Luhansk in Ukrainian Premier League. On 2 August 2025, he made his debut with his new club against LNZ Cherkasy. On 11 August 2025, he scored his first goal against Kudrivka at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium in Kiev.

International career

In November 2023 he was called up by the Ukraine under-19 team.

Personal life

He is the son of the former international footballer Oleg Salenko.

Honours

Dynamo Kyiv
  • Ukrainian Premier League: 2024–25
  • Ukrainian Cup: Runner-Up 2024–25
;FC Dynamo Kyiv U-19