Quick Facts
Biography
Andrei Stepanov (born 16 March 1979 in Tallinn) is an Estonian professional footballer who last played for Aris in the Cypriot First Division. He plays the position of defender.
Club career
2009 he received a short-term contract with Watford F.C., when manager Brendan Rodgers looked to add experience and defensive cover to his squad. On 7 April 2009 he made the league debut (and what proved to be his only appearance) for his new club as a late substitute against Southampton in a 2–2 draw.
In February 2011, he was on a trial at Swedish Allsvenskan side Syrianska FC. On 16 March 2011, he signed a 1+1 year deal with Belarusian Premier League newcomers FC Gomel after a successful trial. He scored his first goal for Gomel on April 2, 2011, in a 1–1 draw against FC Naftan Novopolotsk.
International career
He is an Estonia national football team regular with over 80 caps to his name, and often plays alongside Raio Piiroja in the national side at the heart of defence. Just like Piiroja, he joined FC Flora Tallinn under then manager Teitur Thordarson, before heading off to Russia.
Career stats
Club
| Season | Club | Country | Level | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Aris Limassol F.C. |  | I | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | FC Gomel |  | I | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 | FC Khimki |  | II | 8 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Neftchi Baku PFC |  | I | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | Watford F.C. |  | II | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | FC Khimki | | I | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | FC Khimki | | I | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | FC Torpedo Moscow | | I | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | FC Torpedo Moscow | | I | 24 | 1 |
| 2004 | FC Torpedo Moscow | | I | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | FC Flora Tallinn |  | I | 26 | 3 |
| 2002 | FC Flora Tallinn | | I | 22 | 2 |
| 2001 | FC Flora Tallinn | | I | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | FC Flora Tallinn | | I | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | Lelle SK | | I | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | Lelle SK | | I | 22 | 0 |
| 1997/98 | FC TVMK Tallinn | | I | 3 | 0 |
| 1996/97 | FC TVMK Tallinn | | I | 12 | 0 |
| 1995/96 | FC TVMK Tallinn | | I | 1 | 0 |
Honours
Club
FC Flora Tallinn- Estonian Top Division: 2001, 2002, 2003
- Runners Up: 2000
- Estonian Cup
- Runners Up: 2001, 2003
- Estonian SuperCup: 2002, 2003
- Estonian Top Division: 2001, 2002, 2003
FC Gomel- Belarusian Cup: 2011
Individual
- Estonian Footballer of the Year: 2004