Ukraine’s U-21 Squad for Euro 2027 Qualifiers Announced: Which Foreign-Based Players Made the Cut.

Ukraine U-21 National Team Roster

According to Novyny.live: Head coach Unai Melgosa has named a 24-player squad for Ukraine’s under-21 side as they prepare for the 2027 European Championship qualifiers. The roster includes 11 footballers who play abroad. Three newcomers have been called up for the first time:

• Volodymyr Vilivald, a defender from 'Kryvbas'
• Bohdan Redushko, a midfielder from 'Dynamo'
• Bohdan Budko, who plays for AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands

Team Form and Upcoming Matches

According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen forward Artem Stepanov has been in strong form, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. The young Ukrainian side is set to face Lithuania on March 27 in Košice and Hungary on March 31 in Budapest. After four rounds of qualifying, Ukraine sits third in their group with 4 points.

These Euro 2027 qualification matches represent a critical juncture for Ukraine’s youth team, offering a chance to prove their potential on the international stage. The inclusion of fresh faces could bring new energy and ideas—an essential edge in a highly competitive group. With only four matches played so far, the squad has room to improve, and each upcoming game will test the resilience of these rising talents.