Ice hockey player Evgeni Malkin was raised in Russia, and now the world knows his name. He is known as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. His journey in ice hockey starts when he starts playing in the local club Metallurg Magnitogorsk as a team member. In the journey of his career, he has earned various awards.
Biography
| Date of Birth | July 31, 1986 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Height | 6’3 feet |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Wife | Anna Kasterova |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Hometown | Magnitogorsk, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Religion | Jewish |
Physical Appearance
Evgeni is a tall and handsome person. His 6’3 feet height and 88 kg muscle build-up body made him look even more attractive. Fair complexion, along with dark brown eyes are a good match for him. His hair color is black.
Education
His educational background is not highlighted. However, he was interested in hockey and wanted to become an athlete when he was three. At the age of five, he joined his first league.
Career
When he was 17, he debuted in the Russian Super League in the 2003-2004 season. In the 2003 U-18 World Championships, he played internationally with Alexandar Ovechkin, one of the top stakes. The team won the bronze medal.
contracts
He signed four contracts with the Penguins in 2022. The contract amount was $24,400,000. From 2023 to 2024, he will make $6,000,000.
In his career, he played eighteen seasons with an impressive score of 1229 points in the games 1064. In the 180 playoffs, he scores 177 points.
His contract with the NHL is as follows:
| Contract No | Years of sign | Amount |
| 1 | Three years | $11,502,600. |
| 2 | Five years | $43,500,000 |
| 3 | Eight years | $76,000,000 |
| 4 | Four years | $24,400,000 |
accomplishments
During his career, he has received various awards for his performances. The list of her awards is as follows:
| NHL Awards | Year |
| NHL Young Stars Game | 2007 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | 2007 |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2008,2009,2011,2012, 2015, 2016,2017 |
| NHL All-Star Team | 2008, 2099, 2012 |
| All-Star Super Skills Accuracy Winner | 2009 |
| Art Ross Trophy | 2009 |
| Stanley Cup champion | 2009, 2016, 2017 |
| Conn Smythe Trophy and 2009 Hart Memorial Trophy | 2012 |
| Ted Lindsay Award | 2012 |
career statistics
Regular Season
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | PIM | Pts | A |
| 2002–03 | Metallurg–2 Magnitogorsk | RUS-3 | 28 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| 2003–04 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | RSL | 34 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| 2003–04 | Metallurg–2 Magnitogorsk | RUS-3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | RSL | 52 | 12 | 24 | 32 | 20 |
| 2004–05 | Metallurg–2 Magnitogorsk | RUS-3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | RSL | 46 | 21 | 46 | 47 | 26 |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | PIM | Pts | A |
| 2004–05 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | RSL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005–06 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | RSL | 11 | 5 | 41 | 15 | 10 |
| 2006–07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 5 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007–08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 20 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 12 |
| 2008–09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 24 | 14 | 51 | 36 | 22 |
| 2009–10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 13 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
Net Worth
In 2024, his net worth is estimated to be $60 million. During his career, his total earnings are $132.141 million. The major source of income is hockey; other sources include investments, business, and brand endorsements.
He has promoted many high brands like Framework, Upperdeck, Mogosports, and GoPro. Samsung is also one of the brands he endorses. His estimated earnings from endorsements are $350,000.
Additionally, he also invests his money in business. He has invested his money in Pittsburgh Knight (an esports company). He also has a restaurant in Magnitogorsk and made $2 million money on cloth brands.
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Family and Relationship
He was born in Magnitogorsk city on 31 July 1986. His father works in Magnitogorsk’s iron and steel industry. His father was also interested in hockey, and when he was young, he joined the Metallurg Magnitogorsk hockey club. He is the younger brother; he has one elder brother named Denis.
Although life has not been a bed of roses for him, he has become the best athlete with his dedication. His parents are one of the major reasons why he got all the encouragement.
On his married life, he knot his tie with Anna Kasterova, a television personality. But before getting married, they had a long-distance relationship. In 2015, they were engaged. Six months after their engagement, they had their first baby son, Nikita, in 2016.
Hobbies
Evgemi, being an athlete, likes to play physical games to keep himself fit and healthy. Besides this, he is a quiet person and likes to spend time with his family and close friends.
Social Media
He is socially active on Instagram and Facebook. His Instagram account has 709K followers, on which he has posted his life updates. The total number of posts up till now is 480. However, he is not so active on his Facebook account. His last post was made in 2020, but he has 5.7K followers.
Social Media Handles
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Some Interesting Facts
- He is left-handed. He uses his left hand to hold his stick.
- He was a big fan of Pavel Datsyuk when he was a kid.
- In 2006, he represented his country in the Olympic Games.
FAQS
He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
When comes to his game, he possesses spectacular skill and speed. He has impressive hockey sense. His urge to be competitive makes him a man of a match.
No, he is not retired yet.
