Serhiy Ihnatkov
Ukrainian footballer (born 2007)
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Serhiy Ihnatkov[a] (born 29 April 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo.[1] Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, he has committed to play for Ukraine.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth name | Sergej Ignatkov | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sarajevo | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Zrinjski Mostar | ||
| 2024–2025 | Sarajevo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Sarajevo | 22 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U15 | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U16 | 4 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 | 6 | (1) |
| 2026– | Ukraine U19 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 June 2026 | |||
Club career
Ihnatkov began his football development in the youth ranks of Zrinjski Mostar, where he was regarded as one of the club's most promising young players. In January 2024, he joined the academy of Sarajevo, continuing his development in the club's under-19 setup.[3] He featured prominently in Sarajevo's youth league teams, making multiple appearances for the under-19 side in the 2024–25 season in both the Premier League and the UEFA Youth League.[4] On 7 February 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[5]
In October 2025, Ihnatkov made his debut for Sarajevo's senior team in the Bosnian Premier League, becoming one of the youngest players to appear for the club in top-flight competition.[6] He quickly established himself as a first team regular under manager Mario Cvitanović.[7]
International career
Ihnatkov was born in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina and is of Ukrainian descent through his father, while his mother is from Trebinje.[8] He was eligible to represent five countries on international level, either Bosnia and Herzegovina (by birth), Ukraine (through his father), Russia (through his paternal grandmother), Serbia (through his maternal grandfather) or North Macedonia (through his maternal grandmother).[8]
Ihnatkov began his international career with Bosnia and Herzegovina youth teams, appearing for the U15, U16, and U17 squads. Between 2023 and 2024, he earned six caps and scored one goal for the under-17 team, including appearances in UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches.[9]
On 7 May 2026, Ihnatkov's request to switch allegiance to Ukraine was approved by FIFA.[10]
Style of play
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 May 2026[13]
| Club | Season | League | Bosnian Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sarajevo | 2025–26 | Bosnian Premier League | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Career total | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
