FC Ruh was ranked 8th in the TOP-10 of the CIES Football Observatory rating according to the continuity index, which takes into account the stability of the team, its age structure and contractual policy.
The ranking aims to identify the teams that are the most stable and best prepared to maintain a high level of performance in the coming seasons.
The data were measured by the number of players in the league over the past three years, the age structure – the percentage of minutes in the current season of players aged 31 and older (excluding goalkeepers), and the percentage of minutes of players whose contracts expire no later than December 31, 2025.
FC Ruh, founded by Lviv philanthropist and sports functionary Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, was ranked alongside such clubs as Arsenal, Aston Villa, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Manchester City, New York City, Brentford, Union, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Sociedad.
The ranking includes 800 clubs from 59 leagues around the world.
“I congratulate the entire Yellow and Black family on this wonderful achievement. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, which has demonstrated resilience, team spirit and the desire to win. I am proud of the way our club is developing. We have chosen our own path, and we are confidently moving forward and acting in accordance with our development strategy! I believe that FC Ruh and the Ruh Football Academy are about a bright football future!” said Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy.
Earlier, CIES Football Observatory calculated the number of minutes played by U-21 players in 61 leagues around the world, including the top 31 leagues in Europe.
The ranking was topped by FC Ruh Lviv with a score of 52.4%. Slovakia’s Zilina took second place with 44.5, and the Austrian Red Bull from Salzburg was third with 42.7.
“In practice, we prove that a systematic approach is the basis for success. “Ruh was ranked in the top 10 of the CIES Football Observatory’s continuity index based on the team’s stable performances, age structure and contractual policy. Experts highly appreciate the chances of the Yellow and Blacks for the team’s current and future success,” added the founder of FC Ruh, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy.
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy noted that the football club and the Ruh Academy and the entire yellow and black family will continue to do everything to develop football, nurture talented players and reach new heights.
