Meet Alexander Ovechkin’s Children: Sergei Alexandrovich Ovechkin and Ilya Aleksandrovich Ovechkin

Alexander Ovechkin, the longtime captain of the Washington Capitals and one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history, is equally defined by his life away from the rink.

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin, born on September 17, 1985, in Moscow, then part of the Soviet Union, is now 40 years old. He is Russian by ethnicity and practices Russian Orthodox Christianity.

Ovechkin was raised in a highly athletic household as the youngest child. His mother, Tatyana Ovechkina, is a celebrated former basketball player who won two Olympic gold medals in 1976 and 1980, while his father, Mikhail Ovechkin, played professional football.

His older brother, Sergei Ovechkin, played a pivotal role in introducing him to hockey and nurturing his early love for the game before tragically passing away at a young age from a blood clot following a car accident.

Ovechkin began skating at just two years old, later enrolling in Dynamo Moscow’s sports school after attending public school in Moscow, where his exceptional talent quickly became evident. He also has a brother named Mikhail Ovechkin.

Standing 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall, Ovechkin’s personal life has also drawn public interest. He was previously engaged to Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko, though the relationship ended in 2014.

In 2015, he became engaged to Anastasia Shubskaya, a model and the daughter of late actress Vera Glagoleva. The couple married in 2016, with their union officially registered the following year.

Together, Ovechkin and Shubskaya have two sons: Sergei Alexandrovich Ovechkin, born on August 18, 2018, and named in honor of his late brother, and Ilya Alexandrovich Ovechkin, born on May 27, 2020.

Both children were born in the United States and are frequently seen accompanying their father at Capitals practices, games, and celebrations, reinforcing Ovechkin’s image as not only a hockey icon but also a devoted husband and father.

Sergei Alexandrovich Ovechkin

Sergei Alexandrovich Ovechkin is Alexander Ovechkin‘s firstborn son, born on August 18, 2018. The name Sergei holds deep personal significance for Ovechkin, as it honors his late older brother, Sergei, who tragically passed away in a car accident when Alexander was just 10 years old.

Ovechkin‘s brother played a pivotal role in introducing him to hockey and encouraging his passion for the sport.

Now around 7 years old, Sergei has already shown a natural affinity for hockey. He has been spotted skating with his father, participating in family skates with the Capitals, and even scoring goals in casual games.

Ovechkin has shared that Sergei picked up a hockey stick early and practices regularly, often appearing at NHL events like the All-Star Skills Competition.

Ilya Aleksandrovich Ovechkin

Ilya Aleksandrovich Ovechkin is Alexander Ovechkin‘s second son, born on May 27, 2020. As the younger brother, Ilya is now about 5 years old and growing up immersed in hockey alongside Sergei.

The family often celebrates milestones with themed parties, including NHL-inspired birthdays that feature Capitals colors and decorations. Like his brother, Ilya frequently attends Capitals games and events, cheering on his father from the stands or joining him on the ice.

The boys are known for their close bond, and Ovechkin has expressed his joy in watching them grow up together, often bringing them into the locker room to meet players.

Ovechkin and his wife have shared that family is their greatest priority, with the NHL star once mentioning his dream of having even more children. With Sergei and Ilya representing the next generation of a hockey-loving family, the Ovechkins blend Russian heritage with an American upbringing, further cementing their commitment to both their roots and their life in the United States.