Konstantin Kuchayev

Rubin Kazan loan On 26 January 2022, he joined Rubin Kazan on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season, with an option to purchase. Before the loan was agreed upon, Kuchayev extended his contract with CSKA until the end of the 2023–24 season. Rubin did not exercise the purchase option.

Pari NN On 22 February 2024, Kuchayev signed with Pari Nizhny Novgorod until the end of the 2023–24 season.

Rostov On 20 June 2024, Kuchayev moved to Rostov.

International career Having represented Russia at various youth levels, Kuchayev scored two goals in nine matches during the 2021 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying, helping his team reach for the final tournament. On 15 March 2021, he was called up to the 23-man squad for the group stage of the tournament; however, five days later, he was ruled out due to a muscle injury.

On 2 November 2020, Kuchayev was named in Stanislav Cherchesov's Russia squad for the friendly match against Moldova and the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Turkey and Serbia. On 12 November 2020, Kuchayev made his senior national team debut as a half-time substitute in a 0–0 draw against Moldova.

After a five-year break, Kuchayev was called up to the national team in October 2025 for friendlies.

Personal life Kuchayev is in a relationship with a former figure skater Elena Radionova. They were engaged in late 2022.

Career statistics Club

Honours Club CSKA Moscow Russian Cup: 2022–23

Individual Russian Premier League Player of the Month: August 2020