Rudi Molotnikov

Rudi Allan Molotnikov (born 23 May 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hibernian, and has represented Scotland at the under-17 and under-19 levels.

Career
In July 2022, he signed a two-year professional contract with Hibernian. He travelled with the Hibernian first-team in July 2023 to their summer training camp, He featured during the pre-season friendlies, playing as a wide midfielder. 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. In August 2023 he signed a new three-year contract with the club. 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. He was loaned to Stirling Albion in February 2024.

International career
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.