RFU launched a rating of young players of the championship of Russia

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has launched the Youth Football League (UFL) Alumni Index, which assesses the performances of young footballers in the Russian Premier League (RPL).

The index is designed to evaluate the performances of UFL graduates in adult football and their contribution to the game of major teams. The rating included players who played the first season in the Russian championship, as well as players who made their debut in the previous season, but played less than five matches. RFU plans to update the rating after each round.

Calculation methodology

When accruing points, playing time, effective actions and other statistical indicators are taken into account, taking into account the role of the player. Points can be obtained for entering the field, goals scored, assists and other game actions. For violations of the rules and disciplinary sanctions points are withdrawn.

In addition to sports indicators, the methodology provides additional points for participation in interviews, content creation, meetings with fans and students of football schools, as well as charitable and volunteer projects.

Results of the UFL Graduate Index

According to the results of 14 rounds of the season 2026/27, the first place in the ranking was taken by Lokomotiv footballer Ilya Eremeev, who scored 38 points. Second place is occupied by Artem Petrov from Rostov with 30 points. The third is Andrei Kasadzhikov from Orenburg (26 points).

The top five also included Vladislav Pospelov from Baltika (25 points) and Kazbek Mukailov from Wings of Soviets (16 points).

Ilya Eremeev (“Lokomotiv”) – 38 points Artem Petrov (“Rostov”) – 30 Andrei Kasadzhikov (“Orenburg”) – 26 Vladislav Pospelov (“Baltika”) – 25 Kazbek Mukailov (“Wings of Soviets”) – 16

The most productive UFL graduate in the 14th round was a pupil of Krasnodar Mukailov. In the match with Orenburg, which ended with the victory of the Samara club with a score of 2: 0, the striker scored a goal and created a goal moment. For this game, he received eight points: one for entering the field, four for a goal and three for the moment created.

Artem Petrov in the match with Zenit (2: 2) earned two points for reflected blows and exit to the field. At the same time, for two missed goals, one point was withdrawn from his account. In the overall table, the goalkeeper takes second place with 30 points.

The head coach of the Russian national team Valery Karpin called the UFL Alumni Index "a very timely project." “Such a tool would have been useful before, but it is now particularly relevant. It allows you to assess the systematic work of clubs on the development of players: not only to track their entry into the main team, but also to see how much playing time they get and what contribution the teams make to the game, said Karpin.

The head coach of the national team noted that the Alumni Index is an important indicator of the development of players.

“It’s one thing to get to the first team, and quite another to bring them real benefits. Therefore, when assessing the work with players, it is important to take into account not only the number of pupils who have reached professional football, but also how they manifest themselves at this level.

Leading in the ranking Ilya Eremeev noted that the main priority for him remains team success and personal progress.

“This is an interesting project. Of course, it’s nice to be a leader in the ranking and see my results, but for me, the success of the team and my own progress always come first. I think that the appearance of such a tool will help to attract additional attention to young players who have passed the UFL and IFL system, and are now performing at a professional level. This is a good opportunity to tell about such players and make them more recognizable, Eremeev told RBC Sport.