Rudi Molotnikov, born on the 23rd of May 2006 in Scotland, is a 19-year-old footballer serving Hibernian as a central attacking midfielder. Standing at 5ft 10in tall (1.79m) and weighing in at 10st 5lb (66kg), Molotnikov brings a confident presence to the pitch, consistent with his number 35 jersey.
His journey with Hibernian began in July of 2021. Following his initiation in the Scottish Premiership, the 2023-2024 season saw Molotnikov make his first three appearances with Hibernian's first team in league matches. His involvement increased in the 2024-2025 season as he participated in 11 first team displays. However, the current season (2025-2026) has yet to see Molotnikov make an entrance in a first team league match.
The brief reprieve in Molotnikov's time with Hibernian came in February of 2024, when he was loaned to Stirling Albion in Scotland's League Two. Yet, this deviation was short-lived. By June of the same year, he had returned to Hibernian, signifying the completion of his loan.
Notably, Molotnikov's contribution to Hibernian extends beyond the league matches. As part of Hibernian's squad, Molotnikov made one substitute appearance in the League Cup (2025-2026), and a full start in the Scottish Cup (2024-2025), where he scored an admirable goal. His dynamic playmaking ability and dedication to the Hibs remain front and centre, contributing to the ongoing success of the team.
