Serhiy Gennadyevich Dranov (; born 1 September 1977) is a Ukrainian football manager and former footballer who manages the Crimea national football team.

Early life

Dranov was born and raised in Sevastopol, Crimea, and started playing football at a young age with his father.

Club career

In 1995, he signed for Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. After that, Ukrainian side Metalurh Donetsk, where he was regarded aș one of the club's most important players during the end of the 1990s and the early 2000s. Altogether, he made over 100 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League.

International career

Dranov represented Ukraine internationally at youth level and was regarded as a Ukraine prospect.

Style of play

Dranov was regarded as having a reputation as a non-prolific striker.

Managerial career

After retiring from professional football, Dranov worked as a manager.

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