Illia Zabarnyi Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Nationality, Career, Stats, Club

Illia Zabarnyi is a Ukrainian professional footballer known as a central defender.

His reputation grew through solid performances for Dynamo Kyiv’s first team, drawing attention in both domestic and European competitions, and later earning a move to Western Europe.

His international appearances for Ukraine and emergence in the top leagues have made him one of his country’s most talked-about defensive prospects.

Profile

• Full name: Illia Borysovych Zabarnyi
• Date of birth: September 1, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kyiv, Ukraine
• State of origin: Kyiv Oblast
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Profession: Professional Footballer (Centre-back)
• Height: 1.89 m (189 cm)
• Weight: 81 kg (179 lb)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Light brown
• Parents: Father – Borys Zabarnyi (former footballer and coach)
• Siblings: Has an older sister
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriend: Reportedly dating Daria Melnyk, a Ukrainian model and influencer, since 2023
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship
• Religion: Christian (Eastern Orthodox)
• Ethnicity: Ukrainian
• Net worth: USD 2–5million

Early Life and Education

Illia Zabarnyi, now at the age of 23, was born on September 1, 2002, in Kyiv, Ukraine, and spent his childhood in the Ukrainian capital.

His father, Borys Zabarnyi, is a former footballer and youth coach who helped nurture Illia’s passion for the game from a young age.

He joined Dynamo Kyiv’s youth academy as a child and developed quickly through the system, showing remarkable maturity and composure as a defender.

Personal Life

Illia Zabarnyi is known for keeping his personal life private.

However, he has been linked romantically with Ukrainian model Daria Melnyk since 2023.

They have been spotted together at several social events in Kyiv and London.

He is deeply proud of his Ukrainian roots and maintains strong family connections in Kyiv.

Career

Illia Zabarnyi’s professional journey began at Dynamo Kyiv, where he made his senior debut in 2020.

He quickly became a first-team regular, participating in both the Ukrainian Premier League and UEFA competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League.

In January 2023, he joined AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League on a five-and-a-half-year deal.

Zabarnyi made his EPL debut in April 2023 against Brighton & Hove Albion and soon established himself as one of Bournemouth’s most reliable defenders.

He scored his first goal for the club in March 2024 and was later voted Supporters’ Player of the Season (2023–24).

In July 2024, Bournemouth extended his contract after a stellar season, but the following month, in August 2025, Zabarnyi signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), becoming the first Ukrainian player in the club’s history.

Wearing the number 6 shirt, he debuted in Ligue 1 in August 2025 and scored his first goal for PSG in September 2025.

Internationally, Zabarnyi represented Ukraine at every youth level (U15–U21) before earning his senior debut in October 2020.

He was part of Ukraine’s UEFA Euro 2020 squad that reached the quarterfinals.

As of October 2025, he has over 50 senior caps for the national team and remains a core figure in Ukraine’s defensive line.

Awards

• Ukrainian Premier League Champion (2020–21) – Dynamo Kyiv
• Ukrainian Cup Winner (2020–21) – Dynamo Kyiv
• Ukrainian Super Cup Winner (2020) – Dynamo Kyiv
• Golden Talent of Ukraine (U19) – 2020 & 2021
• Ukrainian Premier League Player of the Month – April 2021
• AFC Bournemouth Supporters’ Player of the Season – 2023–24

Net Worth

Illia Zabarnyi’s estimated net worth is between USD 2–5 million.

His income sources include: Club contracts, national team bonuses, endorsement deals with Nike and several Ukrainian and European lifestyle brands.

Social Media

• Instagram: @illiazabarnyi13