Mikhail Afanasyev
Belarusian footballer
About Mikhail Afanasyev
Born 1986. Mikhail Afanasyev is a Belarusian and Russian association football player and association football coach.
Mikhail Afanasyev (, ; born 4 November 1986) is a Belarusian former professional footballer.
Club career He was signed by FC Amkar Perm in February 2008. Afanasyev joined Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino in January 2020.
International career Afanasyev was the captain of the Belarus U21 team and participated in all three of the Belarusians' games at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. He conceded a handball in the game against Italy U21, resulting in a penalty, which contributed to the 1–2 loss. Afanasyev holds the record for the most matches played and is also the highest goal scorer for the U-21 side.
Honours MTZ-RIPO Minsk Belarusian Cup winner: 2005
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Who is Mikhail Afanasyev?
Belarusian footballer
When was Mikhail Afanasyev born?
Mikhail Afanasyev was born on 4 November 1986 in Minsk.
What is Mikhail Afanasyev's occupation?
Mikhail Afanasyev is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Mikhail Afanasyev?
Mikhail Afanasyev is Belarusian and Russian.
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