Serhiy Atelkin

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Serhiy Atelkin (Ukrainian: Сергій Ателькін, January 8, 1972 – October 1, 2020) was a Ukrainian footballer. Atelkin became the first player from the independent Ukraine who played in the Italian Seria A.[1] He was born in Khrestivka, Ukraine. He made two caps for the national team in 1997. From 1990 to 1997, he played for FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Atelkin died of a heart attack in Kyiv, Ukraine on October 1, 2020, at the age of 48.[2]

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