Mykhailo Riabyi

Mykhaylo Ivanovych Ryabyi (Ukrainian: Миха́йло Іван́ович Ряби́й; born 5 September 1983) is a Ukrainian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Early career Riaby was a graduate of the youth system of Bukovina Chernivtsi. In 2002, he joined the professional ranks by playing for Bukovina in the Ukrainian Second League. After two seasons with Bukovyna, he joined Nyva Ternopil to play in the Ukrainian First League.

Polonia Przemyśl In 2010, Riabyi ventured abroad to secure a contract with Polonia Przemyśl in the Polish III liga. After the conclusion of the season, he had an unsuccessful trial with I liga side Kolejarz Stróże. Following his trial with Kolejarz Stróże, he returned to play for Polonia. Poland After several seasons in the regional Ukrainian circuits, he returned to Poland in 2013 to sign with Polonia Przemyśl.

Return to Ukraine After his stint abroad, he returned to the Ukrainian regional level to play with Karpaty Kolomyia and Dnister Zalishchyky.

In 2016, he returned to his former club, Nyva Ternopil, to compete in the national amateur league. Riabyi helped Nyva win the Ternopil regional league cup tournament. He was also named the tournament's best player.

Canada In 2017, Riabyi played abroad in the Canadian Soccer League with FC Vorkuta. He helped the club win the league's first division title, along with a playoff berth. Their playoff journey would conclude in the second round after a defeat by Scarborough SC. He re-signed with Vorkuta for the 2018 season. Riabyi helped Vorkuta secure a playoff berth by finishing second in the division. He appeared in the championship final, where Vorkuta defeated Scarborough.

Later career After two seasons in Canada, he returned to his former club Dnister Zalishchyky in 2019.

Futsal career Riabyi began playing futsal in 2012 with Merkury Chernivtsi in the Ukrainian Futsal Championship. In 2018, he played for Urozhay Chernivtsi, where he was nominated for the league's player of the year. He re-signed with Urozhay Chernivtsi the following season, where he served as the team captain.

In 2023, Riabyi played in the American-based National Futsal Premier League with FC Tryzub. In his debut season in the American circuit, he helped the club win its divisional title.

Honours Dnister Zalishchyky

Chernivtsi Oblast Championship: 2004

Nyva Ternopil

Ternopil Oblast Cup: 2016

FC Vorkuta

CSL Championship: 2018 Canadian Soccer League First Division: 2017