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From Ukrainian academies to the Premier League with Chelsea, Mykhailo Mudryk's journey is marked by talent, a high-profile transfer and a current doping controversy.
Who is Mykhailo Mudryk?
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Mykhailo Mudryk is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea in the Premier League and the Ukraine national team.
His career began in the academies of Metalist Kharkiv and Dnipro before he joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2016. Two years later he made his professional debut and subsequently had loan spells at Arsenal Kyiv and Desna Chernihiv.
In 2023 Mudryk transferred to Chelsea for an initial fee of €70 million. This made him the most expensive Ukrainian footballer and the most expensive player signed from the Ukrainian Premier League.
Since 2022, he has been a senior international for Ukraine and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2024.
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However, in December 2024 Mudryk failed a drug test and was provisionally suspended from football.
The analysis of his second urine sample is pending. This recent development has overshadowed Mudryk’s rise to prominence in Ukrainian football and subsequent move to the Premier League.
How old is Mykhailo Mudryk?
Mykhailo Mudryk is 24 years old. The Ukrainian winger was born on January 5, 2001.
Mykhailo Mudryk Height
Mykhailo Mudryk is 1.75m tall, which is approximately 5 feet 9 inches.
Where is Mykhailo Mudryk from?
Mykhailo Mudryk was born in Krasnohrad, Ukraine.
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Mykhailo Mudryk Biography
Born in Berestyn, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, Mykhailo Mudryk is a professional footballer who has risen to prominence as a dynamic winger.
His personal life is marked by strong Orthodox Christian faith, a trait instilled by his grandmother, and he openly expresses the importance of his religious beliefs.
Known as "Misha" by friends and coaches, Mudryk possesses several tattoos, with "Only Jesus" holding particular significance.
His footballing journey began at Metalist Kharkiv in 2010 before he moved to Dnipro's academy in 2014. In 2016, he joined Shakhtar Donetsk's academy, quickly progressing through the age groups.
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Mudryk made his senior debut for Shakhtar on October 31, 2018, aged 17, in a Ukrainian Cup match against Olimpik Donetsk.
Seeking regular playing time, he was loaned to Arsenal Kyiv in February 2019 for the remainder of the 2018–19 season, making 10 appearances.
He contributed to Shakhtar's Ukrainian Premier League title win in the 2019–20 season, playing against Desna Chernihiv, Kolos Kovalivka and Oleksandriya.
In the summer of 2020, he joined Desna Chernihiv on loan, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round. During his four-month stay, he played ten Ukrainian Premier League matches and one Ukrainian Cup fixture.
Mudryk returned to Shakhtar on January 8, 2021, and played sporadically under manager Luís Castro. The 2021–22 season saw a turning point with the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, who recognised Mudryk's potential.
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De Zerbi recalled him from his loan spell and instilled a new mentality, considering him one of the best young players.
On August 25, 2021, Mudryk made his UEFA Champions League debut against Monaco, contributing to Shakhtar's qualification.
On September 18, he scored his first goal for the club against Mariupol. By December 3, he had provided four assists in a 6–1 victory over Lviv.
He extended his contract with Shakhtar until 2026 and was named the club's Player of the Month for November and December 2021.
The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine suspended the Ukrainian Premier League in February 2022. Mudryk concluded the season with two goals and nine assists and was named Shakhtar's Player of the Year.
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In the 2022–23 season, he scored his first Champions League goal against RB Leipzig and continued his impressive form, scoring seven goals and providing six assists in twelve matches. He was awarded the Ukrainian Footballer of the Year and Shakhtar's Player of the Year.
On January 15, 2023, Mudryk signed for Chelsea in the Premier League, with an initial transfer fee of €70 million.
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His debut came on January 21, 2023, against Liverpool, and his first start was against Fulham on February 4, 2023.
He scored his first goal for Chelsea on October 2, 2023, against Fulham, and his first Stamford Bridge goal against Arsenal on October 21, 2023.
On December 19, 2023, he scored an equaliser against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup, helping Chelsea win on penalties.
On December 17, 2024, it was reported that he had been provisionally suspended after a positive doping test.
Mudryk has also represented Ukraine at various international levels. He made his senior debut on June 1, 2022, against Scotland.
On October 17, 2023, he scored his first senior international goal against Malta. On March 26, 2024, he scored the winning goal against Iceland, securing Ukraine's qualification for UEFA Euro 2024.
Mykhailo Mudryk International Career
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After playing for the Ukraine U16s, 17s, 19s and 21s, Mudryk made his senior debut on June 1, 2022, against Scotland in a World Cup qualification playoff match.
The winger has since featured 28 times for the Ukraine national team, scoring three goals (as of March 2025).
Mudryk’s international goals have been against Malta in October 2023, Iceland in March 2024 and Georgia in October 2024.
Mykhailo Mudryk Doping Suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk faces a potential four-year ban after a positive 'A' sample in a drugs test revealed the presence of meldonium, a performance-enhancing substance added to the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited list on January 1, 2016.
The Football Association provisionally suspended Mudryk on December 17, 2024, pending the results of his 'B' sample.
During this suspension, he is barred from playing and training with Chelsea and is following a personal fitness programme.
Mudryk has enlisted Morgan Sports Law, the same firm that represented Paul Pogba in his successful appeal to reduce a four-year doping ban to 18 months, to handle his case.
Mudryk maintains his innocence, stating he has never knowingly used banned substances and that he tested negatively in August before the positive test.
He suggests that any substance leading to the failed test was likely administered overseas, although the test was conducted in the UK.
Mudryk's last appearance for Chelsea was at the end of November in a Europa Conference League match against Heidenheim. He was subsequently absent due to illness, missing match-day squads.
His move to Chelsea in January 2023 has not yet seen him reach his full potential, and he has faced challenges in securing a regular starting position.
Chelsea has confirmed they are aware of the situation and are working with Mudryk to determine the cause of the adverse finding.
Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive has expressed support for the winger, believing in his innocence. Mudryk's representatives and the FA have declined to comment further.
The outcome of the 'B' sample and the subsequent investigation will determine the length of any potential ban.
Mykhailo Mudryk Contract
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Mykhailo Mudryk signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea in January 2023.
Mudryk earns £100,000 per week and £5,200,000 annually.
Mykhailo Mudryk Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, Mykhailo Mudryk’s market value is €30m (as of March 2025).
This places the winger 11th among Chelsea players, 123rd among Premier League stars and third among all players from Ukraine.
Mykhailo Mudryk Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Mykhailo Mudryk has played 150 youth and senior games (as of March 2025).
Considering senior games alone, Mudryk has 139 club appearances, scoring 22 goals.
The winger has made the most appearances in the Premier League, where he has featured 53 times while playing 38 times in the Ukraine top flight 38 times and 14 times in the Champions League.
Mudryk's 28 caps for Ukraine's national team mean the winger has played 167 times for club and country (as of March 2025).
Mykhailo Mudryk Honours
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukrainian Premier League: 2019–20
Chelsea
EFL Cup runner-up: 2023–24
Individual
Ukrainian Footballer of the Year: 2022
Shakhtar Donetsk Player of the Year: 2021, 2022
Golden talent of Ukraine: 2021 (U21), 2022 (U21)
Mykhailo Mudryk Parents
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Mykhailo Mudryk's parents are Inna Nikolaevna Mudryk and Petrovych Mudryk, who reside in Ukraine. They have supported his football career and remain in his life outside of the spotlight.
Mykhailo Mudryk Girlfriend
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Mykhailo Mudryk is reportedly single after his rumoured relationship with Violetta Bert ended in January 2025. However, neither Mudryk nor Bert confirmed they were dating despite reports, with Bert denying dumping the football player in early 2025.
Mykhailo Mudryk Net Worth
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Mykhailo Mudryk’s net worth is estimated to be between $5m and $10m.
Mudryk's net worth is primarily derived from his professional football career, notably his high-profile transfer to Chelsea.
His initial transfer fee of £62 million, with potential add-ons, significantly contributes to his wealth.
Combined with his Chelsea contract and endorsements, Mudryk's net worth reflects his emerging status as a potentially highly valued player.
Mykhailo Mudryk Instagram
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Mykhailo Mudryk is on Instagram (@mmudryk10), where she shares training photos, match pictures and events in his personal life.
The winger has 2 million followers on the photo and video-sharing platform.
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