About Ilya Bliznyuk
Ilya Bliznyuk is a 52-year-old Ukrainian football manager. He belongs to the experienced generation of European managers, a period defined by the tactical evolution of the modern game. He currently manages Metalurh Zaporizhya, where he is responsible for tactical decisions, match preparation and dressing-room management. He is regarded as one of the most influential modern coaches to have come from Ukraine.