Vasyl Baranov

Vasyl Anatoliyovych Baranov (; born 20 October 1979) is a Ukrainian football manager and retired professional football player. He played as a midfielder for clubs in Ukraine, Belarus and Estonia.

Career Baranov began his playing career in the Ukrainian league, and played for clubs including Zorya Luhansk, Dnepr Mogilev, Smorgon and Pärnu Vaprus.

Coach Career In September 2024, he was again appointed as the interim coach of Kudrivka.

FC Kudrivka In December 2024, he was appointed as coach of Kudrivka in Ukrainian First League. He led Kudrivka to secure promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League for the first time in their history. On 4 May 2026 he was sacked as coach of the club.

FC Chernihiv On 15 June 2026, he signed one year contract with Chernihiv in Ukrainian First League. On 24 August 2026, after four draws in the Ukrainian First League and one victory in the Ukrainian Cup, his contract was terminated by mutual consent with FC Chernihiv.

Honours As a Player Zorya Luhansk Ukrainian Second League: 2002–03

As a Coach Individual Ukrainian Premier League Coach of the Month: August 2025 Ukrainian Premier League Coach of the Round: 2025–26 (Round 1 ),