War Claims the Life of Metalist 1925 Goalkeeper’s Father: Yurii Mozil Remembered.

A Heartbreaking Loss for the Football Community

According to Novyny.live: The father of Metalist 1925 goalkeeper Oleh Mozil has been killed in the war against Russian invaders. Yurii Mozil died while defending Ukraine, according to reports confirming his death. This tragic news has sent shockwaves through the football world.

Born on April 7, 1996, in Lviv, Oleh Mozil has been with Metalist 1925 since August 2022, under a contract running through the summer of 2026. Before joining the club, the goalkeeper played for several Ukrainian teams, including:

• Ahrobiznes
• Polissia
• PFC Lviv
• Bukovyna
• Lviv-based Karpaty

He also gained experience representing Ukraine’s U19 national youth team.

Now 30 years old, the goalkeeper has not played any matches this season. Transfermarkt values him at €300,000. Metalist 1925 paid tribute to Yurii Mozil, stating:

‘While defending Ukraine, Yurii Mozil, the father of Oleh Mozil of FC Metalist 1925, was killed.’

War’s Toll and Community Solidarity

Yurii Mozil’s death underscores the immense sacrifices Ukrainians continue to make in a war that has now lasted over a year. His passing serves as yet another reminder of how the conflict affects ordinary lives, including those connected to sports. The football community’s outpouring of sympathy shows unity in tough times, supporting both the family and the nation as a whole.