Hennadiy Synchuk
Full name in native alphabet: Геннадій Геннадійович Синчук
Height: 182cm
Youth career: Metalist Kharkiv, Vostok Kharkiv, UFK-Olimpik Kharkiv, UFK-Metal Kharkiv, Metalist Kharkiv (since 2018)
Current club: Metalist Kharkiv
Squad number: 9
Current national team: Ukraine U-19
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 25.000 €
Tournaments participated in: 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (2/0), 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification elite round (3/1)
Contract until: 30.06.2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Dejan Kulusevski
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– technique
– ball control
– creativity
– pace 
– first touch
– dribbling
– football IQ
– crossing
– set pieces
To improve:
– he doesn’t hesitate to use it, which is very positive, but there’s still significant room for improvement when operating with his weaker right foot
– average aerial presence despite his height
Style of play:
– wide playmaker
– player with a good body mass ratio and physical strength for his age
– an excellent mix of a flamboyant winger and advanced playmaker
– creative player with excellent technique on the ball, mobility, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability
– not electric, but he possesses good pace at all distances
– likes to dribble
– likes to cut inside and use right half spaces to make his attacking runs
– likes to move more centrally and combine with midfielders showcasing his very good playmaking skills
– likes to play in a free attacking role, where he is granted the freedom to roam the pitch and find space in the final third
– possesses powerful and accurate mid and long-range shooting skills with his left foot
– has the technique, vision, ability and confidence to execute the killer passes and setup goalscoring opportunities for his teammates
– able to make a difference at any time thanks to his dribbling, shooting, and passing skills
– good dribbler with a superb close control and body balance for his size
– elegant on the ball with a silky touch
– excellent footwork and ball control in tight spaces
– even though his defensive efficiency is far from being perfect, he shows some great work rate against the ball
– direct and indrect set piece specialist
Synchuk provides an assist after a good run through the middle.
Synchuk moves more centrally from the wing and creates a big chance with a brilliant pass.
Synchuk loses his marker with a good feint and sends a decent shot on target.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Right winger in 4-2-3-1.
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League summary (as for 29 March 2024):
Ukrainian Premier League 2022/2023: 4 games/0 goals (Metalist Kharkiv)
Persha Liha 2023/2024 (ongoing): 16 games/0 goals (Metalist Kharkiv)
Description:
Hennadiy Synchuk is a product of the Metalist Kharkiv youth academy. He is considered to be one of the most talented U19s in Ukraine. He made his professional debut for Metalist on 3 May 2023 in the Ukrainian Premier League game against Dnipro-1. He is also a regular international for Ukraine – he started at the U-17 level and now he is one of the leaders of the U-19 setup.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
First team material in a top European league.
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