Yuri Nikolayevich Savichev (, born 13 February 1965) 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 Soviet Cup: 1986 Soviet Top League bronze: 1988
Olympiacos Greek Football Cup: 1992
Soviet Union Olympic champion: 1988
Individual Top 33 players year-end list: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Member of the Grigory Fedotov club
References
External links Yuri Savichev – career abroad Profile Seoul 1988 Men's Olympic Football tournament