Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko announces he’s expecting his first child
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Everton footballer Vitaliy Mykolenko shared heartwarming news on Instagram, revealing that he and his wife Viktoria are expecting their first child.
In the touching photos, Mykolenko is seen embracing Viktoria from behind as she holds a pair of tiny baby shoes and an ultrasound image of their future baby. The photos radiate warmth and joy, capturing the couple’s excitement about this new chapter in their lives.
The announcement received an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and friends, including Mykolenko’s Ukrainian national teammates Illia Zabarnyi and Artem Dovbyk. Everton’s official account also joined in to congratulate their player.
The couple has been together for several years, with their relationship becoming public in 2019. They tied the knot in February 2024 and are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of their baby. The gender of the child remains a surprise.
Vitaliy Mykolenko joined Everton from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2022 for €23.5 million. He recently celebrated his 100th appearance for the club, during which he has scored three goals and provided one assist.
