Fixtures

European U21 Championship Qual 09/05 10:00 - Lithuania U21 vs Ukraine U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/10 10:00 - Ukraine U21 vs Hungary U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/14 10:00 - Croatia U21 vs Ukraine U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 11/14 10:00 - Türkiye U21 vs Ukraine U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 03/27 10:00 - Ukraine U21 vs Lithuania U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 03/31 10:00 - Hungary U21 vs Ukraine U21 - View

Results

European U21 Championship 06/18 16:00 3 [3] Netherlands U21 v Ukraine U21 [2] L 2-0
European U21 Championship 06/15 16:00 2 [2] Finland U21 v Ukraine U21 [4] W 0-2
European U21 Championship 06/12 16:00 1 Ukraine U21 v Denmark U21 L 2-3
U21 International 06/06 18:30 - Spain U21 v Ukraine U21 W 0-1
U21 International 03/25 14:00 - Poland U21 v Ukraine U21 L 3-2
U21 International 11/19 17:15 - Italy U21 v Ukraine U21 D 2-2
U21 International 11/15 17:30 - Portugal U21 v Ukraine U21 D 3-3
European U21 Championship Qual 10/15 18:30 1 [3] Serbia U21 v Ukraine U21 [1] L 1-0
European U21 Championship Qual 10/11 18:45 1 [2] England U21 v Ukraine U21 [1] L 2-1
European U21 Championship Qual 09/10 18:45 1 [5] Northern Ireland U21 v Ukraine U21 [1] W 1-2
European U21 Championship Qual 09/06 16:00 1 [1] Ukraine U21 v Serbia U21 [3] W 2-1
European U21 Championship Qual 03/26 12:00 1 [6] Azerbaijan U21 v Ukraine U21 [1] W 0-3

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 11 2 9
Wins 4 1 3
Draws 2 0 2
Losses 5 1 4
Goals for 17 4 13
Goals against 18 4 14
Clean sheets 2 0 2
Failed to score 2 0 2

The Ukraine national under-21 football team is also known as Youth [football] team of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Молодіжна збірна України) is one of junior national football teams of Ukraine for participation in under-21 international competitions. The team is managed by the Ukrainian Association of Football staff, committee of national teams. The team participates in qualifications to the Olympic competitions and the continental (UEFA) U-21 competitions.

Their first game the team played was on 28 October 1992. Its first competition the team entered in 1994 the qualification round for the 1996 European Under-21 Championship. The team has qualified for a tournament twice. The under-21s not only qualified for the 2006 European Under-21 Championship, but also reached the final, where they lost to Netherlands on 4 June 2006 by 3–0. The under-21s also qualified to the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship that was held in Denmark.

History

Its first game under national flag the team played on 28 October 1992 by hosting Belarus national under-21 football team in a friendly game in Ternopil (Ternopil City Stadium). The game ended in scoreless tie and was attended by 4,000 people. The initial squad consisted of following players Sergei Aleksandrov, Dmytro Parfenov, Serhiy Fedorov, Oleksandr Koval, Vladyslav Vashchuk, Vitaliy Kosovskyi, Ihor Luchkevych, Serhiy Onopko, Vladimir Lebed, Hennadiy Moroz, Vitaliy Pushkutsa, Kostyantyn Pinchuk, Oleg Solovyov, Ruslan Romanchuk, Oleksandr Karabuta. Later two out of the squad Lebed and Aleksandrov continued to play for Russian national teams.

In August 1993, the Ukraine youth squad took part in its first tournament where it contested few teams outside of Europe. Its first competitive tournament became the Youth Euro 1996 where it was eliminated in qualification group. Its first game Ukraine U-21 played at home against its opponents from Lithuania on 6 September 1994.

It took Ukraine another 10 years to finally qualify to the tournament final when in 2006 it almost won the tournament losing in the final game to Netherlands which earned its first title instead.

The Ukraine U21 national football team represents Ukraine in international football competitions for players under the age of 21. As a vital part of the Ukrainian Football Association, the team serves as a developmental platform for young talent, aiming to nurture and prepare players for the senior national team.

The squad is known for its dynamic playing style, characterized by technical skill, tactical awareness, and a strong team spirit. Over the years, Ukraine U21 has produced several notable players who have gone on to achieve success in top European leagues and the senior national team.

Competing in UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers and other international friendlies, the team showcases the depth of talent in Ukrainian football. The players don the iconic blue and yellow colors of the national flag, symbolizing pride and unity. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence, Ukraine U21 continues to strive for success on the international stage, aiming to leave a lasting mark in youth football.