Serhiy Rebrov (born 3 June 1974) is a Ukrainian former professional footballer and current coach. He rose to prominence in the 1990s with Dynamo Kyiv, where his partnership with Andriy Shevchenko attracted attention across Europe. For a concise career overview and contemporary records consult career overview.

Early career and club football

Rebrov developed as a forward known for intelligent movement, link-up play and finishing. He spent the most formative years of his playing career at Dynamo Kyiv, winning multiple domestic honours with the club and competing in European club competitions. During his career he also played in several other top leagues, including spells at English and Turkish clubs and later returned to Ukrainian football before retiring as a player. Comprehensive club statistics and season-by-season details are available in modern player databases: player databases.

International career

Rebrov was a regular member of the Ukraine national team across a number of years. He took part in qualifying campaigns for major international tournaments and was frequently among his country's attacking options. Observers highlighted his experience, finishing and ability to combine with team-mates in fast transitional play. Summaries of his international appearances and records can be found at national team records.

Style of play

Primarily a striker, Rebrov combined technical skill with spatial awareness and the capacity to create chances for others as well as score. He was effective in partnerships that relied on quick interchanges, one‑touch combinations and forward runs, making him suited to teams that emphasised movement and direct attacking patterns.

Coaching and managerial career

After retiring from playing, Rebrov moved into coaching. He has held head coach positions at prominent clubs, most notably returning to Dynamo Kyiv in a managerial role and working abroad. As a coach he is known for advocating organised attacking play and for developing young forwards. His teams have qualified for European competitions and achieved domestic success; further professional details are listed in managerial profiles at managerial profile.

Legacy and recognitions

Rebrov is regarded as one of the leading Ukrainian football figures from the post‑Soviet period: a player who made a successful transition from domestic prominence to major European leagues and later into coaching. He is frequently cited in discussions of influential Ukrainian forwards of his generation.

Notable distinctions:

  1. Key attacking partnership at Dynamo Kyiv during the 1990s.
  2. Experience across several European top-flight leagues as a player.
  3. Successful transition into management with domestic honours and European qualification.