Serhiy Dranov

Serhiy Gennadyevich Dranov (Сергей Дранов; born 1 September 1977) is a Ukrainian football manager and former footballer who manages the Crimea national football team.

Early life
Dranov was born and raised in Sevastopol, Crimea, and started playing football at a young age with his father.

Club career
In 1995, he signed for Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. After that, Ukrainian side Metalurh Donetsk, where he was regarded aș one of the club's most important players during the end of the 1990s and the early 2000s. Altogether, he made over 100 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League.

International career
Dranov represented Ukraine internationally at youth level and was regarded as a Ukraine prospect.

Style of play
Dranov was regarded as having a reputation as a non-prolific striker.

Managerial career
After retiring from professional football, Dranov worked as a manager.