Briefly
The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) summed up the vote for the best goal of the Ukraine national team in 2025. According to the UAF and a report by UNN, the winner was Ruslan Malinovskyi's second goal in the match against Iceland.
Why it matters
A goal is more than an aesthetic moment. It demonstrates the team's ability to create high-quality attacking combinations and highlights the role of an experienced playmaker in decisive moments. Recognition from the UAF acts as a marker: this episode was noted by both fans and officials, and thus it entered the season's symbolism.
"Ruslan Malinovskyi's second goal against Iceland – the best goal of the Ukraine national team in 2025"
— UAF
Context and statistics
Ruslan Malinovskyi has played for the national team since 2015: 69 matches and 10 goals (2015–2025). He also took part in the final tournaments of Euro 2020 (4 matches) and Euro 2024 (3 matches). These figures underscore that the recognized goal is part of a sustained contribution by the player to the team, not a one-off event.
What experts and the community say
Football analysts point out that such moments boost morale and set an example for younger players: correct positioning, decision-making under pressure, and precise execution. The goal received wide support on social media and in football circles — this is also a form of social proof of the episode's quality.
Conclusion
Recognizing Malinovskyi's second goal as the best goal of 2025 is more than an award for a spectacular moment. It is a sign of stability and the creative role of a veteran in the squad, an indicator to watch ahead of upcoming tournaments. The demand on the national team's management and coaching staff is simple: how to use such strengths of the player for systematic results?
