Denys Viktorovych Oliynyk (; born 16 June 1987) is a Ukrainian former professional footballer who played as a left winger for Avanhard Lozova.
Oliynyk also played for the Ukraine under-21 national team and the Ukraine senior team.
Club career
Dynamo Kyiv Born in Zaporizhia, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Oliynyk joined Dynamo Kyiv in 2004. There he was featured frequently in Dynamo-3, Dynamo-2 and the reserve squad of the main team. Although Oliynyk played two matches for Dynamo's senior squad in the 2006–07 season, he was not officially promoted to the main team until in May 2008 after the end of the 2007–08 season by new coach Yuri Semin.Юрий Семин посмотрит в деле молодежь – ua-football.com
Naftovyk-Ukrnafta Okhtyrka (loan) For part of the 2007–08 season, Oliynyk was loaned to then-Ukrainian Premier League club Naftovyk-Ukrnafta Okhtyrka.Денис Олейник и Денис Дедечко будут играть за Ахтырку – ua-football.com He stayed there until the end of the 2007 calendar year.
Arsenal Kyiv (loan) For the first half of the 2008–09 season, Oliynyk was loaned, alongside teammate Vitaliy Mandzyuk, to Arsenal Kyiv in July 2008. His time with Arsenal was extremely impressive as he quickly became one of the leaders of the midfield and attack.
Metalist Kharkiv Seeking to strengthen his team for the 2008–09 UEFA Cup, Metalist Kharkiv coach Myron Markevych purchased Oliynyk during the winter transfer season.Денис Олейник подписал контракт с "Металлистом" – ua-football.com Oliynyk established himself in the squad and played in the UEFA Cup and in the Ukrainian Premier League.
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk In July 2011, Oliynyk changed club to join fellow Premier League side Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.Олейник подписал контракт с Днепром – football.ua
Vitesse Arnhem On 26 May 2014, Oliynyk signed a two-year contract at Dutch Eredivisie club Vitesse.
Darmstadt On 9 August 2016, Oliynyk joined German Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98.
LNZ Cherkasy In 2023, he moved to newly promoted Ukrainian Premier League club LNZ Cherkasy. In January 2025, he announced his retirement from professional football.
Avanhard Lozova In summer 2025 he signed for Avanhard Lozova.
Personal life His father Viktor Oliynyk is a legendary player of Bukovyna Chernivtsi. His godfather is another legendary Bukovyna Chernivtsi player Valeriy Korolyanchuk, whose son Andriy Korolyanchuk is also a football player. He is married, and has a son and a daughter, whose godfather is the famous Ukrainian football player Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDynamo-3 Kyiv2004–05Ukrainian Second League254–––254Dynamo-2 Kyiv2004–05Ukrainian First League10–––102005–06Ukrainian First League223–––2232006–07Ukrainian First League2511–––25112007–08Ukrainian First League62–––62Total54160000005416Dynamo Kyiv2006–07Ukrainian Premier League2011––312007–08Ukrainian Premier League1100–1021Total3111001052Naftovyk-Ukrnafta Okhtyrka (loan)2007–08Ukrainian Premier League141–––141Arsenal Kyiv (loan) 2008–09Ukrainian Premier League16510––175Metalist Kharkiv 2008–09Ukrainian Premier League1202041–1812009–10Ukrainian Premier League2991042–34112010–11Ukrainian Premier League27121091–3713Total682140174008925Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 2011–12Ukrainian Premier League2472010–2772012–13Ukrainian Premier League1321010–1522013–14Ukrainian Premier League0000––00Total379302000429Vitesse2014–15Eredivisie31321––3342015–16Eredivisie2551120–286Total5683220006110Darmstadt 982016–17Bundesliga4100––41Desna Chernihiv2017–18Ukrainian First League6021––81Helios Kharkiv2017–18Ukrainian First League40–––40SJK Seinäjoki2018Veikkausliiga134–––1342019Veikkausliiga25852––30102020Veikkausliiga20250––2522021Veikkausliiga26752––3192022Veikkausliiga102220050174Total9423176005011629SJK Akatemia2021Kakkonen22–––22Vorskla Poltava2022–23Ukrainian Premier League2320020–252LNZ Cherkasy2023–24Ukrainian Premier League24310––2532024–25Ukrainian Premier League11010––120Total353200000373Career total44196331023460503110
International UkraineYearAppsGoals201060201130201200201300201420201510Total120
Honours Avanhard Lozova Ukrainian Amateur Cup: 2025–26
SBV Vitesse Beloften Eredivisie: 2015
References
External links
Profile on official website of Metalist Kharkiv