Isaque Silva's Overhead Kick Named UEFA Conference League Goal of the Week

Isaque Silva, the dynamic attacking midfielder for Shakhtar DonetskTeam·Shakhtar Donetsk, has received the prestigious UEFA Conference League Goal of the Week award for his extraordinary overhead kick. The memorable strike, delivered in the 85th minute of the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League Round of 16 first leg against Lech Poznań, helped secure a 3-1 victory for the Ukrainian side.

The goal, a moment of individual brilliance, has not only earned weekly recognition but has also been selected by the UEFA Technical Observer Group as one of the top ten goals under consideration for the overall Goal of the Season accolade. This acknowledgment underscores Silva's burgeoning talent and his capacity to produce decisive moments on the European stage.

Silva, a 19-year-old Brazilian, joined Shakhtar DonetskTeam·Shakhtar Donetsk on August 28, 2025, and quickly established himself as a key figure. In the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League campaign, he made 12 appearances, contributing two goals and one assist. Across all competitions for Shakhtar during the same season, Silva featured in 38 matches, netting seven goals and providing six assists, highlighting his consistent impact.

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Shakhtar DonetskTeam·Shakhtar Donetsk enjoyed a strong run in the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League, navigating the league phase to finish sixth with 13 points. Their journey ultimately concluded in the semi-finals, where they faced eventual champions Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace. Shakhtar suffered a 5-2 aggregate defeat to the English club, losing the first leg 3-1 and the second leg 2-1. Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace subsequently went on to claim their first-ever European trophy by defeating Rayo VallecanoTeam·Rayo Vallecano in the final, securing a place in the 2026/27 Europa League.

Silva's award-winning goal against Lech Poznań stands as a testament to his skill and athleticism, marking a significant highlight in Shakhtar's continental campaign and further elevating the young midfielder's profile in European football.