Ruslan Khayloyev
Ruslan Dilovarshoyevich Khayloyev is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, for Lotus Music. Born in Russia, he plays for the Tajikistan national team.
Club career
Khayloyev began playing football with Tver at the age of 6, and moved to the youth academy of Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit] in 2019. On 14 January 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Zenit. In 2021, he debuted with Zenit-2 Saint Petersburg|Zenit-2] in the Russian Second League. In September 2023, he terminated his contract with Zenit-2 in order to represent Tajikistan internationally, as foreign players were not allowed to play in the division. He shortly after signed with Tyumen.On 1 August 2024, Tajikistan Higher League club Istiklol announced the signing of Khayloyev to a one-year contract. On 16 July 2025, Istiklol announced the departure of Khayloyev.
On 22 September 2025, Lotus Music of the Media Football League announced the signing of Khayloyev.