Andrei Stepanov

Andrei Stepanov (born 16 March 1979) is an Estonian former professional footballer. He played the position of defender.

Club career 2009 he received a short-term contract with Watford F.C., 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. Despite playing little, Stepanov expressed satisfaction with his time at Watford.

In February 2011, he was on a trial at Swedish Allsvenskan side Syrianska FC. On 16 March 2011, he signed a 1+1 year deal with Belarusian Premier League newcomers FC Gomel after a successful trial. He scored his first goal for Gomel on 2 April 2011, in a 1–1 draw against FC Naftan Novopolotsk.

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. Just like Piiroja, he joined FC Flora Tallinn under then manager Teitur Thordarson, before heading off to Russia.

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Honours

Club FC Flora Tallinn Estonian Top Division: 2001, 2002, 2003 runners up: 2000 Estonian Cup runners up: 2001, 2003 Estonian SuperCup: 2002, 2003 FC Gomel Belarusian Cup: 2011

Individual Estonian Footballer of the Year: 2004