Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea/Ukraine)
September 2025

With his football career frozen after a doping charge, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is preparing for a radical shift into athletics. Reports suggest he aims to represent Ukraine in sprinting at the 2028 Olympics, using his explosive pace for medals. Banned under FA anti-doping rules, Mudryk joined Ukraine’s sprint team and is training under Olympic coaches in Kyiv. Known for clocking 36.67 km/h on debut, his acceleration is now being channelled into track work, with belief discipline could unlock new athletic success.