Jurij Medveděv

Jurij Medveděv (; born 18 June 1996) is a professional footballer who plays for Slovak club Tatran Prešov on loan from Slovan Bratislava as a right back. Born in Kazakhstan, he has represented the Czech Republic at youth level.

Club career FK Senica Medveděv made his Fortuna Liga debut for Senica against AS Trenčín on 23 July 2017.

Sochi On 20 June 2023, Medveděv signed with the Russian club Sochi. His aunt and cousin live in the city. Following the relegation of Sochi into Russian First League, Medveděv departed from Sochi.

Return to Slovan On 13 June 2024, Medveděv returned to Slovan Bratislava on a three-year contract. Medveděv describe his return to Slovan as a "return home", with General Manager Ivan Kmotrík Jr. adding that the player had "shown interest" in returning to Bratislava, Slovan signed him to increase options and increase competition on the side-back position. It was, however, also noted, that his departure to Russia, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, had angered some fans and even lead to an end in cooperation with his previous agents.

Private life Medveděv was born in Badamsha, Kazakhstan to ethnic Russian parents. When he was 3 year old, he moved with his family to the Czech Republic. He has a son, who was born during his first stay with Slovan Bratislava.

Career statistics

Honours Slovan Bratislava Fortuna Liga (4): 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 Slovnaft Cup (2): 2019–20, 2020–21

Individual Slovak Super Liga Team of the Season: 2019-20, 2022–23