Vitaliy Mykolenko Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Career, Clubs, Awards

Vitaliy Mykolenko is a Ukrainian footballer who has become known for his defensive versatility as well as his ability to contribute in attack.

He rose to prominence through Dynamo Kyiv’s youth ranks and became a first-team regular there, helping his team win domestic titles.

His move to the English Premier League with Everton in 2022 raised his international profile, and he has been a regular for the Ukraine national team, featuring in major tournaments such as the European Championship.

Profile

• Full name: Vitaliy Serhiyovych Mykolenko
• Date of birth: 29 May 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Cherkasy, Ukraine
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Profession: Professional footballer (left-back / defender)
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Weight: 71 kg
• Parents: Father named Sergei (or Serhiy) Mykolenko; mother named Olesia Mykolenko.
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Viktoria Mykolenko
• Children: One child
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Ukrainian
• Net worth: £5-8 million

Early Life and Education

Vitaliy Mykolenko is now 26 years old, born on 29 May 1999.

He was born in Cherkasy, Ukraine to Sergei (or Serhiy) Mykolenko and Olesia Mykolenko.

He came through the Dynamo Kyiv youth sportive school (named after Valeriy Lobanovskyi) and played at youth levels before being promoted to Dynamo Kyiv’s first team in August 2017.

Personal Life

Vitaliy Mykolenko married Victoria (Viktoria / Viktoriya) Mykolenko.

Their relationship had been ongoing, and they made their legal marriage official in February 2024.

They announced in December 2024 that they are expecting their first child.

Career

Vitaliy Mykolenko began his football journey in Dynamo Kyiv’s youth academy.

He made his first-team debut for Dynamo Kyiv in August 2017 in a Ukrainian Premier League match against Stal Kamianske.

He became a regular starter, mainly as a left-back, also sometimes playing as a centre-back when required.

While at Dynamo, he made 88 league appearances scoring about 5 goals (across league for Dynamo; total in all competitions higher).

He won the Ukrainian Premier League in 2020-21, the Ukrainian Cup in 2019-20 and 2020-21, and Ukrainian Super Cup in 2018, 2019, 2020.

On 1 January 2022, he transferred to Everton in the English Premier League on a contract lasting until June 2026.

At Everton, he has continued featuring as a left-back, contributing both defensively and offensively.

His transfer fee was reported to be around £17-18 million including add-ons.

He has been a regular for the Ukraine national team.

He made his senior national team debut on 20 November 2018 in a friendly vs. Turkey.

He scored his first senior international goal on 11 June 2022 in a 3-0 win over Armenia in the UEFA Nations League.

He played in UEFA Euro 2020 (reaching quarter-finals) and was part of Ukraine’s squad for Euro 2024 also.

Awards

• Golden Talent of Ukraine (U-19): 2018
• Golden Talent of Ukraine (U-21): 2019 and 2020
• Ukrainian Premier League Best Young Player: 2018-19
• Everton Goal of the Season: 2021-22 (vs Leicester City, 8 May 2022)

Net worth

Vitaliy Mykolenko’s estimated net worth is around £5-8 million.

Much of this comes from his contract earnings (club salaries), match fees/international appearances, bonuses, potentially sponsorships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mikola_16
• Facebook: Vitaliy Mykolenko (page)