Ilya Kotelnikov is a Russian midfielder for FC Veles Moscow, a player developing his craft in the Russian football league system. Born on February 26, 2002, the 23-year-old has come through the ranks at Veles, making his senior debut for the club. Kotelnikov's early career has been focused on gaining first-team experience, often featuring in the Russian Football National League. His key moments include his first professional start and his initial assists, which demonstrated his potential as a box-to-box midfielder. While team honors at the senior level are not yet part of his career, he has likely been part of successful youth academy sides. Kotelnikov is known for his work rate, energy, and ability to cover ground in midfield. His strengths include ball recovery and linking play between defense and attack. Currently, he is working to cement a regular starting role and help Veles in their competitive campaigns.