2016–17 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season

The 2016–17 Shakhtar Donetsk season is the club's 26th season.

Season events
On 14 May 2016, Shakhtar announced the signing of Yevhen Seleznyov form Kuban Krasnodar to a two-year contract.

On 17 January, Shakhtar announced the signing of Gustavo Blanco Leschuk from Karpaty Lviv on a contract until the summer of 2020.

On 17 April, Shakhtar extended their contract with Serhiy Kryvtsov for another four seasons.

On 28 April, Shakhtar extended their contract with Yaroslav Rakitskiy for another five seasons.

On 1 May, Shakhtar extended their contract with Darijo Srna until the end of the 2017–18 season.

On 27 May, Shakhtar extended their contract with Taison for another four seasons.

On 30 May, Shakhtar extended their contract with Taras Stepanenko for another five seasons.

Appearances and goals

 * colspan="16"|Players away on loan:
 * colspan="16"|Players away on loan:


 * colspan="16"|Players who left Shakhtar Donetsk during the season:
 * colspan="16"|Players who left Shakhtar Donetsk during the season:


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