Konstantin Koltsov was a top sports personality in Belarus; a hockey player, known for his agility, strength, and creativity in the sports.
The Belarusian hockey star rose to prominence, not only through his hockey career but also through his relationship with tennis number 2 Aryna Sabalenka.
Away from his heroics in the courts, Konstantin Koltsov was a romantic bird. Sadly, he passed on in 2024 to the shock of his fans and hockey enthusiasts across the world.
In this article, LCSoccerHub will take you through a round report on the life and times of Konstantin Koltsov, and all you need to know about the late hockey legend.
Konstantin Koltsov biography
Konstantin Koltsov was born in the submerged suburbs of Minsk, Belarus on April 17, 1981. He grew up in Minsk and exuded exuberance as a child. According to reports, Konstantin Koltsov did not originally plan to be a hockey star but was drawn close to the sport in the later phase of his life due to his agile and exuberant build.
He could easily be spotted among peers and was full of life, growing up under the cradling arms of his parents and close relatives.
Konstantin Koltsov’s father’s name is Alexander Koltsov. Koltsov is said to have played a big role in the making of the hockey icon that Konstantin became.
He reportedly gave him all the necessary support and made all the difference as young Konstantin Koltsov finally fell in love with the sticks and muscles sport.
Alexander Koltsov was not the only figure in the childhood and adolescence of Konstantin Koltsov. His mother, identified as Natalia Koltsov, is said to have also played a big role in Konstantin Koltsov’s upbringing.
Natalia showered Konstantin Koltsov with all the motherly care and affection needed to groom a well-bred man. Particularly, she is said to have been the driving force in Konstantin’s resolve to pursue a career in hockey.
Notably, Alexander Koltsov and Natalia fell into the lower rungs of Belarusian society but were able to pull themselves together and give all they had for young Koltsov.
Details of the respective background of Alexander and Natalia is still unknown but reports suggest the pair were Belarusians as well.
Konstantin Koltsov career
Konstantin Koltsov enjoyed a full-blown and whole hockey career before his untimely passing. The late hockey star began his career effectively in 1999 and recorded a stellar career run for 18 years.
He was drafted into the Pittsburgh Penguin in 1999 as the 18th overall starlet with promising traits fit for the stick and balls soccer.
After being drafted into the Pittsburgh Penguin team, Konstantin played for three seasons for the club, making 144 appearances.
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He was known for his versatility and resourcefulness for the team, combining great defending and attacking skills. While he didn’t make much mark with the Pittsburgh Penguin, the Belarusian hockey star saw his hockey career take a great leap after he joined Salavat Yulaev Ufa, playing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
He won the 2008 Russian SuperLeague and the 2011 Gagarin Cup with Salavat Yulaev Ufa. In 2018, Konstantin finally retired from hockey after a heroic career. He took up a coaching role, serving as an assistant coach for Salavat Yulaev Ufa, and also doubled as assistant manager for the Belarusian hockey national team.
He subsequently took over as Belarus hockey national team coach and served in the role until his death.
Cause of Konstantin Koltsov
Konstantin Koltsov died tragically on March 18, 2024, under weird circumstances. The hockey legend committed suicide.
His death came more of a surprise to his fans across the globe, including hockey enthusiasts. After a great career as a hockey player and coach, it was unfathomable Konstantin could end his life in the most bizarre of conditions.
More questions have been asked than answered as to what must have moved him to the point of ending it all. Some fingers have been pointed at his girlfriend Aryna Sabalenka. However, as of the time of filing this report, claims linking Aryna Sabalenka to Konstantin’s demise are fictitious and baseless.
However, it is understood Aryna Sabalenka broke up with him before he committed suicide. There are projections he must have endured a heavy mental toll after his relationship with Sabalenka crashed and decided to end his life.
Konstantin family life
Konstantin was a dad of three sons – Stefan, Daniel, and Alexander. He had all three children from his previous relationship. When he started Aryna Sabalenka, who is a popular tennis star, Sabalenka took up a stepmother role for all three children. Details of what transpired in Konstantin’s first relationship is yet unknown. It is believed his breakup with Aryna Sabalenka must have contributed to his decision to end his life.
Konstantin net worth
Konstantin made a fortune out of his blooming hockey career. He was among the richest Belarusian hockey stars with a stinking pull of fortunes and wealth.
His breakout in 1999 was followed by one of the most prosperous eras in Belarusian hockey with the sport increasingly becoming popular with Belarusians.
Consequently, Konstantin was set to rake in fortunes from his gigantic hockey career. Before his demise, Forbes pecked Konstantin’s net worth to the tune of $2.5m. However, an estimated update of his net worth in 2023 is $3m.
What happened to Konstantin Koltsov?
Konstantin committed suicide by jumping from a balcony according to Belarusian investigators. He ended his life after his second relationship with tennis star Aryna Sabalenka ended.
How old was Konstantin Koltsov?
Konstantin died at the prime age of 42. He was born on April 17, 1981, and would have celebrated his 43rd birthday this year.
How many children does Konstantin have?
Konstantin is a father of three children – all boys. He got all his children from his previous relationship before meeting Aryna Sabalenka.
