Ruslan Babenko is a technically proficient Ukrainian midfielder who orchestrates play for Polissya Zhytomyr. The 33-year-old, primarily a central midfielder who can also play in a defensive role, is valued for his passing accuracy, vision, and ability to control the tempo of a game from deep positions. Standing at 172cm, he compensates for a lack of physical stature with excellent ball control and football intelligence. With a market value of 300,000 euros, Babenko has been a key figure in the Ukrainian top flight, known for his consistency and ability to link defense with attack. He is the metronome of his team, essential for maintaining possession and building purposeful attacks.