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Illya Zabarnyi is listed as an association football player. Born on September 1, 2002, Illya Zabarnyi is from Kyiv, Kievan Rus'. That works out to 23 years old in 2026.
My Take
Zabarnyi fascinates me because composure like his at barely twenty is genuinely rare. Anchoring Paris Saint-Germain's defense and captaining the responsibility of Ukraine's national team while his homeland endures so much speaks to a maturity well beyond his years. Center-backs rarely get the glory, but I always watch the player who keeps the back line calm, and he does it with real authority. I think he's destined to be a fixture in European football for the next decade. There's something quietly heroic about a young man holding the line, on the pitch and for his country.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Illya Zabarnyi
- Name (Japanese)
- イリア・ザバルニー
- Reading
- いりあ・ざばるにー
- Born
- September 1, 2002 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Kyiv, Kievan Rus'
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Illya Zabarnyi born?
Born September 1, 2002 (age 23).
Where is Illya Zabarnyi from?
Illya Zabarnyi is from Kyiv, Kievan Rus'.
What does Illya Zabarnyi do?
Illya Zabarnyi works as association football player.
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