Denys Kozhanov


Denys Kozhanov is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who plays for Volyn Lutsk.
Kozhanov started out his football career at the sports schools No.3 of Mariupol and later the FC Illichivets Mariupol academy. Upon graduation he signed with the regional leader FC Shakhtar Donetsk where for the first couple of years played for its second and third teams in lower leagues.

Karpaty Lviv

In 2007 Kozhanov was lent to Karpaty where he played at first in reserves. On 1 March 2008 he debuted in the Premier League.
He became the top assister in the 2009–10 Ukrainian Premier League, giving 13 assists. Played in UEFA Europa League.