Mykhailo Petrovych Mudryk (Ukrainian: Михайло Петрович Мудрик;[2] born 5 January 2001), also known as "Misha", is a Ukrainian professional footballer 9️⃣ who plays as a left winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the Ukraine national team.

Mudryk began his career in 9️⃣ the academies of Metalist Kharkiv and Dnipro, before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2024. He made his professional debut two 9️⃣ years later, followed by loans to Arsenal Kyiv and Desna Chernihiv. In 2024, he moved to English club Chelsea in 9️⃣ a transfer worth an initial €70 million (£62 million), making him the most expensive Ukrainian footballer of all time and 9️⃣ the most expensive player ever signed from the Ukrainian Premier League.

Mudryk has been a Ukrainian senior international since 2024, having 9️⃣ previously featured in several youth levels.

Early and personal life [ edit ]

Mykhailo Petrovych Mudryk[3] was born on 5 January 2001[1] 9️⃣ in Krasnohrad, Kharkiv Oblast.[4] An Orthodox Christian, he frequently carries religious icons to matches and has spoken openly about the 9️⃣ importance faith has to him, which was shown by his grandmother. Mudryk has several tattoos, but considers the one which 9️⃣ reads "Only Jesus" as his most important.[5][6] He is known as "Misha" to his friends and coaches.[7][8]