Rudi Molotnikov, born on 23 May 2006 (age 19), is a Scottish attacking midfielder whose senior career has so far been shaped almost entirely at Hibernian. Used mainly through the middle, he has made 17 league appearances for the Easter Road club across three seasons, without yet scoring in the league.
His breakthrough has been gradual rather than dramatic. The 2023–24 season brought him three league outings, and his involvement has remained measured since. In 2025–26 he has made three league appearances and one League Cup appearance for Hibernian, again without a goal.
His form this season has been solid enough, though he has been out of the matchday squad in recent weeks. His last appearance came in Hibernian’s 0–0 draw with Rangers on 1 February 2026. At this stage, Molotnikov’s career is a Hibernian story: limited minutes, steady development, and still waiting for a more settled first-team role.
