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Chyhrynskyi, 22, is a leading figure at Shakhtar Donetsk and for the national side.
The 6.2ft tall defender is extremely talented in defence and is also a threat in attacking situations.
He is already the vice-captain of his team as he boasts high natural leadership qualities.
Recently he was linked with possible moves to Liverpool, Newcastle and several Spanish sides - he definitely has the ability to be a leading player in any top class team in the world.
He played his first league match in 2004 and after a successful loan spell with Metalurh Zaporizhzhya, returned to Shakhtar.
He earned a place in Shakhtar's starting lineup during the 2005/2006 season, and never looked back.
Chyhrynskyi became the vice captain of the team, had a great season last year and he won the double with the team, scoring several goals.
Meanwhile, he became extremely important for the Ukrainian national team after impressing with the Under-21 team who finished as runners-up in the 2006 European Championships.
During this tournament he played despite a thigh injury, which eventually prevented him from playing in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
This season he has continued to impress, as Chyhrynskyi has showed in the Champions League that he is a central defender of the highest caliber.
He is very strong and has absolutely fantastic aerial ability, both in defence and attack. He has a very accurate long pass and a powerful shot.
It is only a matter of time before a major club signs the central defender.
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