Yuri Savichev


Yuri Nikolayevich Savichev is a Russian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is an identical twin brother of Nikolai Savichev and an uncle of Daniil Savichev.

Club career

Savichev was born in Moscow.

International career

Savichev played for the Soviet Union national team at the 1988 Olympic Games, where Savichev struck the winning goal during extra-time in the 103rd minute of the final against Romário's Brazil. He made his debut for USSR on 19 October 1988 in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Austria. He was not selected for the final tournament squad.

Honours

Torpedo Moscow
Olympiacos
Soviet Union
Individual