Sudakov Tops CIES List of Most Valuable Players in Ukrainian Premier League

Georgiy Sudakov has been named the most valuable player in the Ukrainian Premier League (UPL), according to a new report published by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES). The Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder stands well ahead of his domestic rivals, with an estimated market value of €45.1 million.

The ranking — which differs significantly from popular platforms like Transfermarkt — focuses on statistical models and transfer market dynamics, offering a more analytical perspective on player valuation. Interestingly, the Top 10 is completely dominated by just two clubs: Shakhtar Donetsk (7 players) and Dynamo Kyiv (3 players).

Below is the full list of the most valuable UPL players according to CIES (market value in millions of euros):

 1. Georgiy Sudakov (Shakhtar) – €45.1M
 2. Vladyslav Vanat (Dynamo) – €21.6M
 3. Kevin (Shakhtar) – €17.2M
 4. Volodymyr Brazhko (Dynamo) – €16M
 5. Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar) – €14.8M
 6. Taras Mykhavko (Dynamo) – €14.5M
 7. Kaloua Elias (Shakhtar) – €13.8M
 8. Eguinaldo (Shakhtar) – €12.3M
 9. Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar) – €11.8M
 10. Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar) – €11M