Andrei Stepanov (footballer)
Estonian footballer
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Andrei Stepanov (born 16 March 1979) is an Estonian former professional footballer. He played the position of defender.
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Stepanov playing for Khimki | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrei Stepanov | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Tallinn, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Tallinna Jalgpallikool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1998 | TVMK Tallinn | 16 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | Lelle | 43 | (0) |
| 2000–2003 | Flora Tallinn | 98 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Torpedo Moscow | 58 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Khimki | 33 | (1) |
| 2009 | Watford | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Neftchi Baku | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | Khimki | 8 | (0) |
| 2011 | Gomel | 24 | (2) |
| 2012 | Aris Limassol | 10 | (1) |
| 2013 | Infonet II Tallinn | 8 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Retro Tallinn | 47 | (14) |
| Total | 348 | (20) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2012 | Estonia | 89 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
2009 he received a short-term contract with Watford F.C.,[1] when manager Brendan Rodgers looked to add experience and defensive cover to his squad. On 7 April 2009 he made the league debut (and what proved to be his only appearance) for his new club as a late substitute against Southampton in a 2–2 draw.[2] Despite playing little, Stepanov expressed satisfaction with his time at Watford.[3]
In February 2011, he was on a trial at Swedish Allsvenskan side Syrianska FC.[4] On 16 March 2011, he signed a 1+1 year deal with Belarusian Premier League newcomers FC Gomel after a successful trial.[5] He scored his first goal for Gomel on 2 April 2011, in a 1–1 draw against FC Naftan Novopolotsk.[6]
International career
He was an Estonia national football team regular with over 80 caps to his name, and often played alongside Raio Piiroja in the national side at the heart of defense.[7] Just like Piiroja, he joined FC Flora Tallinn under then manager Teitur Thordarson, before heading off to Russia.
Career stats
Club
| Season | Club | Country | Level | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Aris Limassol F.C. | Cyprus | I | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | FC Gomel | Belarus | I | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 | FC Khimki | Russia | II | 8 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Neftchi Baku PFC | Azerbaijan | I | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | Watford | England | II | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | FC Khimki | Russia | I | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | FC Khimki | Russia | I | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | FC Torpedo Moscow | Russia | I | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | FC Torpedo Moscow | Russia | I | 24 | 1 |
| 2004 | FC Torpedo Moscow | Russia | I | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | FC Flora Tallinn | Estonia | I | 26 | 3 |
| 2002 | FC Flora Tallinn | Estonia | I | 22 | 2 |
| 2001 | FC Flora Tallinn | Estonia | I | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | FC Flora Tallinn | Estonia | I | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | Lelle SK | Estonia | I | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | Lelle SK | Estonia | I | 22 | 0 |
| 1997/98 | FC TVMK Tallinn | Estonia | I | 3 | 0 |
| 1996/97 | FC TVMK Tallinn | Estonia | I | 12 | 0 |
| 1995/96 | FC TVMK Tallinn | Estonia | I | 1 | 0 |
Honours
Club
- FC Flora Tallinn
- Estonian Top Division: 2001, 2002, 2003
- runners up: 2000
- Estonian Cup
- runners up: 2001, 2003
- Estonian SuperCup: 2002, 2003
- Estonian Top Division: 2001, 2002, 2003
- FC Gomel
- Belarusian Cup: 2011
