Defense leader of the national team of Ukraine and the player of the English Bornmout Ilya Zabarny got to the ranking of the most expensive central defenders in the world. The famous Transfermarkt portal estimated the transfer value of 21-year-old Ukrainian at 40 million euros, which allowed him to take the 27th stage in the global rating.
He headed the list of French Central Back of London "Arsenal" William Saliba, whose market price reached 80 million euros. This again emphasizes how highly the modern role of the defender in the leading football clubs of Europe is appreciated.
Elijah Zabarin continues to successfully develop his career outside Ukraine. After the start of Dynamo Kyiv, where he played from 2019 to 2022, Zabarny in 2023 moved to the English Bortmut, where he quickly became one of the key players of the main staff.
At the international level, the defender also has a solid experience. He has already participated in two European Championships - in 2020 and 2024. In the national team of Ukraine, Zabarny held 27 matches and even scored a goal in a duel against Northern Macedonia in 2023.
The high market value of Elijah Zabarny testifies to the stability of his game, confidence in the protection and prospects of further development at the highest level. His presence in the rating is another proof that Ukrainian players are successfully integrated into the top championships of Europe.
