Former Ukrainian national team soccer player Roman Maksymiuk has been killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. His death was officially confirmed following DNA testing, according to an announcement made by his wife, Vira Maksymiuk, on Facebook.
Prior to the confirmation of his death, when his fate was still unknown and he was considered missing in action, members of the Ukrainian national soccer team honored his memory during a match against Canada. The players entered the field carrying his military jacket and soccer jersey.
During his professional soccer career, Maksymiuk played for several prominent Ukrainian clubs, including Dynamo Kyiv, Dnipro, Chornomorets, and Volyn. He also represented his country on the international stage, making five appearances for the Ukrainian national team.
