Illia Kalashnik: Knew that "Kryvbas" - an ambitious and promising Club, so without hesitation went to view
We continue to publish a series of materials #The best academy, dedicated to football players and coaches of Kryvyi Rih Football Academy Kryvbas. Today we talk about the 17-year-old pupil of the Academy, midfielder Kryvbas in U-19 Illia Kalashnik, who came to Kryvyi Rih from Zaporizhzhya.
- Illia, tell me a little. Where did you come from and how did your way in football begin?
- I come from Zaporizhzhya. At the age of five, my father first took me to workout at the Metallurg. There my first coach was Zubchenko Andrii - a person who played an important role in my formation as a football player. We still keep in touch with him.
- Become professional football players - a childhood dream? What pushed you to go to the first workout?
- Yes, it was my childhood dream. It all started with the fact that I accidentally saw Real Madrid - Bavaria on TV. I was so struck by the game that I immediately asked my father to take me to football training. It is from that moment on it all that began.
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- What role in your development as an athlete played parents?
- Parents' support has always been incredibly strong and important to me. They are my main fans and I am sincerely grateful to them for the faith in me and my future.
- Remember the moment from the beginning of a football path that remained in memory forever.
- I was eight years old when I first got to Slavutich-Arena in Zaporizhzhya. Then Zorya played in the European Cups. The atmosphere at the stadium, the energy of fans - all this made a strong impression on me. It was then that I finally realized that I wanted to associate my life with football and dream to go to the field of the Great Stadium, hearing my challenge of my name from the stands.
- Does football change? What are the qualities of in you?
- Undoubtedly, football forms character. He taught me disciplines, responsibilities and psychological stability. These qualities are important not only in the field but also in life.
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- What is more difficult for you: win a match or keep your inner balance after Draw?
- It is more difficult to maintain an internal balance. At such moments, not only with the opponent, but also with you. Goals Aries - not to break, not lose faith in yourself and continue to move forward. It's always not easy.
- How did you get to the Academy Kryvbas?
- I was invited by a breeder who called my parents. I knew that Kryvbas was an ambitious and promising club, so I did not hesitate to view. I wanted to try my hand at Kryvyi Rih.
- How was your adaptation in Kryvbas and? What difficulties have faced?
- In general, adaptation went well, because there is a very friendly team. The only difficulty is my shyness. At first it was a little difficult to join the team, but over time I found common ground with the guys and everything got into place.
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- Do you consider a football team a living organism? What role do you play in it?
- Yes, every player is important. If someone falls out - the whole team suffers. Football is a team game and the result depends on the joint efforts of all players.
- You recently signed the first professional contract with FC Kryvbas. What were your emotions?
- Was an incredible moment. To sign the first contract is my ancient dream. I was delighted, I immediately called my parents, they were also very happy. These emotions will stay with me forever.
- What does this new career step mean to you?
- Is a serious step forward, because I became a professional player. I felt that this year would be special: release from U-17, graduation, new opportunities. And really, everything has changed.
- What are your goals now and long-term perspective?
- I want to fix yourself in the near future in the near future, help the team win. In the long run - get to the first team Kryvbas in and develop further at a professional level.
- Which of the first team players inspire you? Why is he?
- I am inspired by Yehor Tverdokhlib - a midfielder and a real professional. He is a cool scorer, very hardworking. I try to take an example from it.
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