The historic ball was scored on April 19 in the match of the 25th round of the Ukrainian Premier League against Kolos (2: 4). Marlon Gomez scored in the 44th minute, opening the account for Shakhtar in this game, but the Marino Pushich team was defeated with a score of 2: 4. Later in the same match, another Brazilian-Kevin-realized the penalty, setting the final result and scoring the 1001st goal of the Brazilians in the Orange-Black T-shirt.
The series was started by the striker Brandao, who became the first Brazilian on August 17, 2002 to score for Shakhtar, scoring at the Kryvbas goal. Since then, the colors of the Donetsk club have been protected by 44 players from Brazil, of which 33 scored balls.
Luis Adriano is the absolute record holder in the number of heads – in his account 128 productive beats. The top ten Brazilian scorers in the history of the club also included Brandao (91 goals), Alex Teisheir (89), Marlos (71), Zhalson (64), Junior Moraes (62), Tyson (55), Fernandinho (53), Douglas Cost (38).
There are 9 Brazilians now part of Shakhtar. The most productive of them – Kevin (10 goals), also contributed to Eginaldo and Marlon Gomez (8), Pedrinho (5) and non -arrival (3).
In the Ukrainian Championship, Shakhtar ranks third with 53 points, and the Cup of Ukraine will play on April 23 in the semifinals against Polesie.
– ⚒fc Shakhtar Donetsk (@FCSHKHTAR) April 19, 2025
Source: Sport.ua