*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 February 2019
Jurij Medveděv (Kazakh: Юрий Медведев; born 18 June 1996) is a professional footballer who plays for Slovak club Slovan Bratislava as a right back. Born in Kazakhstan, he has represented the Czech Republic at youth level.
On 20 June 2023, Medveděv signed with the Russian club Sochi.[2] His aunt and cousin live in the city.[3] Following the relegation of Sochi into Russian First League, Medveděv departed from Sochi.[4]
Return to Slovan
On 13 June 2024, Medveděv returned to Slovan Bratislava on a three-year contract.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]
