The partial troodontid hindlimb IVPP V 10597 was originally described as a juvenile Saurornithoides mongoliensis. This study reconsiders the taxonomic placement of this interesting specimen, given the significant advances in understanding of the Troodontidae that have taken place since it was first described. Based on the available morphological and histological information, the authors propose the erection of a new taxon, Philovenator curriei gen.et sp.nov. based on V 10597. This new find increases the known taxonomic diversity and morphological disparity of Late Cretaceous troodontids.