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title: "Vitaliy Buyalskyi: 400 matches for Dynamo and the eternal guard of Kyiv"
description: "🔥 Vitaliy Buyalskyi played his 400th match for Dynamo! The 33-year-old midfielder is fourth in the club's history by number of games. 🏆 #Dynamo #Buyalskyi #Football"
date: 2026-07-24T12:10:00.000Z
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# Vitaliy Buyalskyi: 400 matches for Dynamo and the eternal guard of Kyiv

![Vitaliy Buyalskyi in the kit of Kyiv Dynamo with number 29 on the field during a match](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/24/vitaliy-buyalskiy-400-matchey-za-dynamo-i-vechnaya-gvardiya-kievlyan/vitaliy-buyalskiy-400-matchey-za-dynamo-i-vechnaya-gvardiya-kievlyan-1.webp)

In the match against Greek PAOK, one of the key players of Kyiv Dynamo took to the field — Vitaliy Buyalskyi. This match was significant for the 33-year-old midfielder: he played his 400th official match for his native club. The event confirms Buyalskyi's status as one of the main guards of the team for almost 15 years.

### A historic milestone in his career

Buyalskyi appeared on the field in the 68th minute of the match, replacing Mykola Shaparenko. This substitution allowed the midfielder to reach an important milestone — 400 games in the "white-and-blue" jersey. During this time, he has become a true symbol of stability and loyalty to the club.

Buyalskyi played his first official match for Dynamo on September 21, 2011, in a cup match against Kremenchuk's Kremenchuk, which ended in a victory for the Kyiv team with a score of 3:2. Since then, he has not left the team, demonstrating a high level of skill and leadership qualities.

### Records and achievements

Over more than a decade of playing for Dynamo, Vitaliy Buyalskyi has scored 90 goals — an impressive figure for a defensive midfielder. In terms of the total number of official matches for Dynamo during the period of Ukraine's independence, he ranks fourth in the club's history.

Only three legends have played more games for the capital giant: Ihor Belyaev, Serhiy Rebrov, and Oleh Blokhin. Buyalskyi's entry into this elite list is the result of his long, fruitful, and consistent work for the benefit of the team.

### Match with PAOK

The match against Greek PAOK was part of Dynamo's European season. In the first game, the Kyiv team lost to the opponent, but in the second match, where Buyalskyi came on as a substitute, the team fought until the end. His appearance on the field in the middle of the second half showed the importance of his role not only as a player but also as a moral guide for his teammates.

This match was further proof that Buyalskyi remains an indispensable element of the team, capable of influencing the game even at a mature age. His experience, tactical understanding, and discipline make him one of Dynamo's most valuable assets in modern conditions.