--- title: "\"There's almost no time to think in Ukrainian football\": Brazilian Yan Fabrisio on the season start at Veres and life in Rivne" description: "Brazilian Veres foreign player Yan Fabrisio told Sport RBC.UA in an interview about the difficult season start, compared Ukrainian and Brazilian football, and noted that his adaptation in Rivne went easily thanks to the support of his teammates." date: 2026-08-30T04:24:13.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/yan-fabrisio-veres-interview-ukrainian-football tags: [football, veres-rovno, brazilian-footballer, ukrainian-premier-league, yan-fabrisiu, flamengo] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "There's almost no time to think in Ukrainian football": Brazilian Yan Fabrisio on the season start at Veres and life in Rivne ![Brazilian footballer Jan Fabricio in the white Veres uniform dribbling the ball during a match in Rivne](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/30/yan-fabrisiu-veres-interview-ukrainian-football/yan-fabrisiu-veres-interview-ukrainian-football-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Yan Fabrisio called Ukrainian football more physical and tactically disciplined compared to Brazilian football - The season start for Veres was tough: two defeats in matches against strong opponents - The Brazilian's adaptation went easily thanks to the club's support and his fluent English - Fabrisio named captain Igor Kharatin and the coach as the key people in his adaptation Brazilian footballer Yan Fabrisio of Rivne's Veres spoke in an exclusive interview with Sport RBC.UA about his first months in Ukraine, compared Ukrainian and Brazilian football, and shared his impressions of the new season's start. The foreign player, who joined the Ukrainian club from Brazil's Flamengo, noted that his adaptation went remarkably smoothly thanks to the support of his teammates and coaching staff, as well as his fluent English, which allowed him to quickly establish communication within the squad. ### Season start: two defeats and faith in the team's potential Fabrisio did not hide that the start of the championship had been tough for Veres. In his words, the team suffered two defeats in matches where, in the Brazilian's view, they could at least have drawn with strong opponents. At the same time, the foreign player emphasized his confidence in the squad: "We know how strong our team is and how much we work every day." He framed his personal goals pragmatically — to help his teammates and coaching staff with good play and victories, and, when possible, to score goals and deliver decisive assists. ### Ukrainian football versus Brazilian: physicality and tactics Comparing the two footballing worlds, Fabrisio pointed to a key difference: in Ukraine the game is significantly more physical and intense. "Here you have very little time to think about your next move with the ball," the Brazilian noted. He also drew attention to the high level of tactical discipline in Ukrainian football, which, in his observation, differs substantially from the freer, more improvisational style of play he is used to in Brazil. ### Adaptation and life in Rivne Despite changing continents, climate, and footballing culture, Fabrisio said that acclimatization went "very easily" for him. In his words, the atmosphere in the club played a key role: the sporting director, the coaching staff, and his teammates accepted him "as if I were part of their family." His fluent English further simplified everyday communication. The Brazilian described Rivne itself as a "beautiful city," where in his free time he prefers to relax at home, occasionally visiting restaurants or taking walks in the park. ### Who helped him settle in: Kharatin and the coaching staff Talking about the people who helped him most with his adaptation, Fabrisio named the team captain Igor Kharatin and the coach. The Brazilian, who himself wore the captain's armband for several years early in his career, expressed deep respect for how Kharatin and the coach unite the squad around a common goal. "They always invite me to talk, we are constantly in communication and looking for ways to improve the team. I see them as tireless people, always striving to get the maximum out of the team," the foreign player emphasized. ### Mentality and personal observations Fabrisio separately touched on the mental traits of the Ukrainian people, which, in his opinion, are personally close to him. He noted the strength of character, resilience, and drive for constant self-improvement that he observes around him. "This has always been part of my life. And here I realized that thanks to hard work and God, good things will always happen," the Brazilian said. In response to a question about what he would take with him in a hypothetical departure, Fabrisio answered that he would carry "all the resilience and strength of the Ukrainian people," and that he would miss Veres for its positive atmosphere and the people working in the club. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Yan Fabrisio: There is far less time to think in Ukrainian football than in Brazil](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/n-fabrisiu-ukrayinskomu-futboli-nabagato-1788014416.html) - Прямое интервью игрока с цитатами о старте сезона, сравнении футбольных школ, адаптации и жизни в Ровно. Основной источник для статьи. - [A Brazilian talent from Flamengo is at Veres' training camp in Turkey](https://www.ua-football.com/ukrainian/high/1768641776-na-sborah-veresa-v-turcii-nahoditsya-brazilskiy-talant-iz-flamengo.html) - Подтверждает бразильское происхождение Фабрисиу, его предыдущую принадлежность к «Фламенго» и участие в предсезонных сборах «Вереса» в Турции. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who is Yan Fabrisio and where did he join Veres from? **A:** Yan Fabrisio is a Brazilian footballer who previously played for Flamengo and transferred to Rivne's Veres, where he plays for the team in the Ukrainian championship. ### Q: How does Fabrisio assess Veres' season start? **A:** The Brazilian admitted that the start of the championship was tough: the team suffered two defeats in matches where, in his view, they could at least have drawn. At the same time, he expressed confidence in the squad's potential. ### Q: In what way, according to Fabrisio, is Ukrainian football mainly different from Brazilian football? **A:** Ukrainian football, in the Brazilian's words, is significantly more physical and intense, with less time for decision-making and a higher level of tactical discipline. ### Q: Who helped Fabrisio adapt at Veres? **A:** The Brazilian named the team captain Igor Kharatin and the coach as the key people who helped him settle in. He also noted that the whole club accepted him "as part of the family."