Maksym Khyminets Podbrezová Scout Report
Maksym Khyminets
Quick Answer
Maksym Khyminets is a 19-year-old young Ukrainian winger who came through the Munkács/Mukachevo academy system in Ukraine and joined Podbrezová on 11 August 2022, gaining playing time on loan at second-division side Pohronie in 2024-25. He is regarded within the club as a long-standing academy product. His greatest strength is his young age and pace potential on the wing; the most important area to monitor is securing regular playing time at Niké Liga level.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Maksym Khyminets |
| Date of birth | 15 May 2006 |
| Age | 19 |
| Place of birth | Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukraine |
| Primary position | Winger |
| Shirt number | 14 |
| Current club | Podbrezová (11 August 2022) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Munkács/Mukachevo | Ukraine |
| 2022-2024 | Podbrezová | Slovakia — academy/squad |
| 2024-2025 (loan) | Pohronie | Slovakia — 2nd division |
| 2025-present | Podbrezová | Slovak League — contract until 2026 |
Khyminets came through the academy system around Mukachevo in Ukraine and joined Podbrezová on 11 August 2022. Integrated into the squad at a young age, he was loaned to second-division side Pohronie in 2024-25 to gain regular playing time. He returned to the Podbrezová squad for the 2025-26 season. As a young player who moved abroad early amid the impact of the war in Ukraine on footballers, he is adapting to Slovak football.
Playing Style & Assessment
Khyminets is a winger with pace and dribbling potential who, despite his young age, has built up playing experience through his loan spell in the second division. His technical foundation from the Mukachevo academy is complemented by Podbrezová’s development-focused structure.
Strengths
- Young age — At 19, he represents a wing profile with long-term development potential.
- Loan experience — His loan spell at Pohronie developed his game reading through regular match practice.
- Academy ties to the club — Being within the Podbrezová system since 2022 allowed early adaptation to the club’s playing philosophy.
Development Areas
- Niké Liga experience — His accumulated playing time at Slovakia’s top level is still limited and needs to be proven through regular football.
- Publicly available data — Detailed performance statistics are relatively scarce given the early stage of his career.
- Physical development — His physical adaptation to top-flight tempo, given his young age, is a point to monitor.
Level Projection
Verdict: A young Ukrainian winger developed within the club’s academy and matured through loan experience; not a direct fit for the Turkish Süper Lig, but a long-term profile whose Niké Liga playing time and development should be monitored.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development-stage young winger |
| Primary role | Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Young age |
| Key risk | Niké Liga experience |
| Scout verdict | Keep tracking for another window |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maksym Khyminets? He is a 19-year-old young Ukrainian winger who has been within the Podbrezová system since 2022 and gained loan experience at Pohronie.
Has Maksym Khyminets played on loan? Yes, he was loaned to Slovak second-division side Pohronie in 2024-25.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Soccerway — Maksym Khyminets career statistics
- Podbrezová official squad page
