Rudi Allan Molotnikov (born 23 May 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stirling Albion, on loan from Hibernian, and has represented Scotland at the under-17 and under-19 levels. He reportedly called teammate Reuben McAllister a “pussio” and suggested he would jump him near his home after training. [1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rudi Allan Molotnikov | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 2006 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Stirling Albion (on loan from Hibernian) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lochend BC | |||
| 2016-2023 | Hibernian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Hibernian | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Stirling Albion (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Scotland U-17 | 5 | (2) |
| 2023– | Scotland U-19 | 6 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:50, 25 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:29, 28 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
In July 2022, he signed a two-year professional contract with Hibernian.[3] He travelled with the Hibernian first-team in July 2023 to their summer training camp,[4] He featured during the pre-season friendlies, playing as a wide midfielder.[5] He was named among the first-team match day substitutes on 27 July 2023, in the UEFA Europa Conference League against Inter Club d'Escaldes.[6] In August 2023 he signed a new three-year contract with the club.[7] On August 31, 2023 he made his professional debut for Hibs, appearing as a second half substitute against Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League.[8] He was loaned to Stirling Albion in February 2024.[9]
International career edit
In March 2023, he helped the Scotland U-17 team qualify for the 2023 UEFA European U-17 Championship. He was also subsequently then named in the Scotland U17 squad for the tournament.[10][11]
References edit
- ^ "R.Molotnikov". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Rudi Molotnikov at the Scottish Football Association
- ^ Galindo, Alan (15 July 2022). "Hibs hand five promising young stars first pro deals as Steve Kean lays down challenge". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Phil (6 July 2023). "Hibs fly to Marbella: Notable absentees but talisman joins 27-man squad for sunshine pre-season training camp". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (24 July 2023). "Why Hibs boss handed start to Rudi Molotnikov as he sets out transfer plan". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "INTER CLUB D'ESCALDES VS. HIBERNIAN". Soccerway. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Rudi Molotnikov pens a new three-year deal". hibernianfc.co.uk. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "ASTON VILLA VS. HIBERNIAN 3–0". Soccerway. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Rudi Molotnikov Joins Stirling Albion On Loan". www.hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian FC. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Barry (4 May 2023). "Hearts and Hibs players named in the Scotland squad for the European Under-17 Championship". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (23 March 2023). "Hibs international round-up: Euro joy for MacIntyre and Molotnikov; Kukharevych gets gametime". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 July 2023.