Yuri Ribeiro

Nottingham Forest On 8 July 2019, Ribeiro joined English side Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal, along with Benfica teammate Alfa Semedo who also moved to the City Ground but on a season-long loan. He made his debut on 13 August in the first round of the EFL Cup, playing the full 90 minutes of a 3–0 home win over Fleetwood Town, and went on to make the starting position his own ahead of Jack Robinson.

Ribeiro scored his first goal for the club on 15 December 2020, in a 2–0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday. He was released the following June.

Legia Warsaw On 23 August 2021, Ribeiro signed a three-year contract with Legia Warsaw. He was released at the end of 2023–24.

Braga On 23 August 2024, Ribeiro returned to Braga 12 years after leaving, agreeing to a two-year deal. He took part in 15 games during his short spell, leaving as a free agent.

Blackburn Rovers Ribeiro returned to the EFL Championship on 3 February 2025, on a four-month contact at Blackburn Rovers. Two months later, he agreed to an extension until June 2027.

International career Ribeiro represented Portugal in the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, helping his team reach the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual winners England. On 7 July 2016, he was selected by the under-19 side for that year's European Championship in Germany.

On 2 September 2016, Ribeiro won his first cap for the under-21s at 19, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw with Israel in the 2017 European Championship qualifiers.

Personal life Ribeiro was named after Youri Djorkaeff after his parents saw the French international play.

Career statistics

Honours Benfica Taça de Portugal: 2016–17 Polish Super Cup: 2023