Zabarnyi ‘one of the best defenders in Ukrainian football history’Ukrainian striker Yehor Tverdokhlib hails AFC Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi as one of Ukraine’s best-ever defenders. The 22-year-old Zabarnyi, who debuted for Dynamo Kyiv at 18, boasts extensive Champions League and Europa League experience. Tverdokhlib lauds Zabarnyi’s maturity and predicts a bright future at a top global club, despite recent PSG interest.