Ruslan Malinovskyi Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Salary, Club, Career, Position, Nationality

Ruslan Volodymyrovych Malinovskyi is a Ukrainian professional footballer known for his skill in attacking midfield, his proficiency with set pieces, and his ability to score with both feet.

He gained wider attention during his time in Belgium with Genk, and later cemented his status as a top-level player while at Atalanta in Serie A.

His performances for both club and country have made him one of Ukraine’s most prominent football talents.

Profile

• Full name: Ruslan Volodymyrovych Malinovskyi
• Date of birth: 4 May 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Zhytomyr, Ukraine
• Region of origin: Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Profession: Professional footballer (attacking midfielder / right winger / second striker)
• Height: 1.81 m
• Weight: 79 kg
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: Father – Volodymyr Malinovskyi
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Roksana Malinovska (née Roksana Tsyhanyuk)
• Children: Two daughters – Olivia and one other
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian
• Ethnicity: Ukrainian (Slavic)
• Net worth: £9,396,400

Early Life and Education

Ruslan Malinovskyi was born on 4 May 1993, in Zhytomyr, Ukraine.

He began playing football at a young age in his hometown and joined the youth setup of local club Polissya Zhytomyr before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy.

Though details of his formal education are not publicly available, his development within the Shakhtar academy system played a key role in shaping his technical skill and tactical intelligence.

Personal Life

Ruslan Malinovskyi is married to Roksana Tsyhanyuk, a Ukrainian social media influencer and model.

The couple has two daughters and often share family photos on Instagram, showing a strong, supportive relationship.

He is known for being family-oriented, respectful, and patriotic.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he publicly expressed support for his country and donated to Ukrainian humanitarian efforts.

Career

Ruslan Malinovskyi started his senior club career with Shakhtar Donetsk, though he never made a league appearance for their main squad.

He was loaned to Shakhtar-3 Donetsk, Sevastopol, Sevastopol-2, and Zorya Luhansk, gaining valuable experience in Ukraine’s first and second divisions.

In 2016, he joined Genk in Belgium on loan and later signed permanently.

His creative playmaking, powerful shots, and set-piece ability earned him the Genk Player of the Season (2018–19) award.

In July 2019, Malinovskyi transferred to Atalanta in Italy for approximately €13.7 million.

At Atalanta, he became a fan favorite and one of Serie A’s most efficient attacking midfielders, helping the club reach the Champions League quarterfinals and Coppa Italia finals.

He later moved to Olympique de Marseille (France) on loan in January 2023 before joining Genoa (Italy) in 2023–24, where he continues to play as of 2025.

Internationally, Malinovskyi debuted for Ukraine in 2015 and has since become a core player, scoring several important goals, including in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers and tournaments.

Awards

• Ukrainian First League winner: 2012–13 (Sevastopol)
• Belgian Pro League winner: 2018–19 (Genk)

Individual Awards:

• Ukrainian Premier League Young Player of the Year: 2013–14
• Genk Player of the Season: 2018–19
• Serie A Player of the Month: May 2021, February 2022
• Serie A Goal of the Month: February 2022
• Serie A Top Assist Provider: 2020–21
• Golden Talent of Ukraine (U21): 2014

Net Worth

Ruslan Malinovskyi’s estimated net worth is £9.4 million.

His wealth primarily comes from: professional football contracts and bonuses, endorsements and sponsorships etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @malinovskyi_18
• X: @malinovskyi18