Background
Besides Belarusian citizenship in 2003 he acquired also Slovenian citizenship. In January, 2008, he received the Spanish nationality, renouncing the Slovenian nationality.
Besides Belarusian citizenship in 2003 he acquired also Slovenian citizenship. In January, 2008, he received the Spanish nationality, renouncing the Slovenian nationality.
His preferred position is outside left, but he is also capable of playing as the pivot and playmaker. He came to prominence while playing for the Slovenian club Celje Pivovarna Laško and earlier for RK Gorenje. He currently plays for FC Barcelona in Spain. The club acquired him for €1 million. His hobbies include bowling and films.
Rutenka was the top goalscorer at the 2006 European Men's Handball Championship, representing Slovenia. Currently he is back to representing native Belarus.
4-time champion of Slovenia (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005).
3-time winner of the Cup of Slovenia (2002, 2003, 2004).
6-time champion of Spain (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013).
6-time winner of the Cup of Spain (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012).
3-time winner of the Spanish Super Cup (2007, 2009, 2012).
5-time winner of the Champions League (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011).
Top scorer of the Champions League (2004, 2005).
4-time winner of the European Super Cup (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008).
Silver medalist at the Youth European Championship (2000).
The best scorer of the 2006 European Championship.
