Yuri Ribeiro Explained

Yuri Ribeiro
Fullname:Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro[1]
Birth Date:24 January 1997[2]
Birth Place:Switzerland
Height:1.80 m
Position:Left-back, wing-back
Youthyears1:2006–2010
Youthclubs1:Escola Os Craques
Youthyears2:2010–2012
Youthclubs2:Braga
Youthyears3:2012–2016
Youthclubs3:Benfica
Years1:2015–2017
Caps1:47
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2019
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Rio Ave (loan)
Caps3:25
Goals3:1
Years4:2019–2021
Caps4:52
Goals4:1
Years5:2021–2024
Caps5:63
Goals5:1
Years6:2021
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2012–2013
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalcaps2:15
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2015
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2015–2016
Nationalcaps4:13
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2016–2017
Nationalcaps5:10
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2016–2018
Nationalcaps6:13
Nationalgoals6:0
Club-Update:19:00, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro (born 24 January 1997) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back or wing-back.

Club career

Benfica

Born in Switzerland to Portuguese migrant parents, Ribeiro moved to Vieira do Minho, Braga District at the age of two.[3] He started playing football at Escola Os Craques when he was 9. He joined S.C. Braga's academy four years later and, at the age of 13, signed for S.L. Benfica, where he went on to finish his development and win the 2013 juvenile national championship.[4]

Ribeiro made his senior debut for Benfica's reserves on 29 May 2015, starting in a 2–1 home win over Vitória S.C. B in the Segunda Liga.[5] He started the following season as a backup to Pedro Rebocho but was called to action when the latter injured himself at Varzim SC.[6]

Ribeiro first appeared in official matches with the first team on 14 December 2016, playing the entire 3–0 away victory over Real S.C. in the round of 16 of the Taça de Portugal.[7] [8] The following 3 January, he also started against F.C. Vizela in the Taça da Liga (4–0 win at the Estádio da Luz in the group stage).[9]

On 30 June 2017, Ribeiro joined Rio Ave F.C. on a season-long loan deal.[10] [11] His maiden appearance in the Primeira Liga took place on 7 August, in a 1–0 home defeat of C.F. Os Belenenses.[12] [13] He totalled 29 games in his year in Vila do Conde, and scored a first career goal in a 2–0 home win over Boavista F.C. the following 21 January.[14]

Ribeiro returned to Benfica for the 2018–19 campaign, extending his contract with the club for an additional five years.[15] On 14 February 2019, he made his European debut as they beat Galatasaray SK 2–1 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32, their first-ever victory in Turkey.[16]

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.[17] 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.[18]

Ribeiro scored his first goal for the club on 15 December 2020, in a 2–0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday.[19] He was released the following June.[20]

Legia Warsaw

On 23 August 2021, Ribeiro signed a three-year contract with Legia Warsaw.[21] He was released by the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[22]

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.[23] On 7 July 2016, he was selected by the under-19 side for that year's European Championship in Germany.[24]

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 for the 2017 European Championship qualifiers.[25]

Personal life

Ribeiro was named after Youri Djorkaeff after his parents saw the French international play.[3] His father was a goalkeeper, and his older brother, Romeu, also played for Benfica and Portugal at youth level.[26]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Benfica B2014–15Segunda Liga1010
2015–16LigaPro160160
2016–17LigaPro300300
Total470470
Benfica2016–17Primeira Liga0010100020
2018–19Primeira Liga0020302070
Total0030402090
Rio Ave (loan)2017–18Primeira Liga2513010291
Nottingham Forest2019–20Championship2701030310
2020–21Championship2510010261
Total5211040571
Legia Warsaw2021–22Ekstraklasa1203030180
2022–23Ekstraklasa24150291
2023–24Ekstraklasa27000112382
Total63180142853
Legia Warsaw II2021–22III liga, gr. I1010
Career total1883150901622285

Honours

Benfica

2016–17[7]

Legia Warsaw

2022–23[27]

2023[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Nottingham Forest. English Football League. 49. 24 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Yuri Ribeiro. Mais Futebol. pt. 11 March 2020.
  3. Web site: "Renato Paiva tem todas as condições para ser treinador do Benfica". "Renato Paiva has all the prequisites to be manager of Benfica". TVI 24. Pedro Jorge. Da Cunha. pt. 15 May 2021. 17 May 2021.
  4. News: Juniores B: Benfica campeão e incidentes no final. Juniors B: Benfica champions and incidents in the end. O Jogo. pt. 2 June 2013. 17 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Benfica B-V. Guimarães B, 2–1: Águias resolvem na segunda parte. Benfica B-V. Guimarães B, 2–1: Eagles take care of business in second half. Sábado. pt. 24 May 2015. 17 April 2018.
  6. News: Pedro Rebocho com suspeita de lesão grave. Pedro Rebocho suspected of serious injury. Record. Luís. Miroto Simões. pt. 7 February 2016. 17 July 2016.
  7. Web site: Real Massamá 0–3 Benfica. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 14 December 2016. 17 April 2018.
  8. News: "Feliz pela estreia oficial" – Yuri Ribeiro. "Happy for the official debut" – Yuri Ribeiro. A Bola. pt. 14 December 2016. 21 January 2017.
  9. News: Bis de Jonas no triunfo sobre o Vizela. Jonas brace in win over Vizela. Diário de Notícias. pt. 3 January 2017. 17 April 2018.
  10. Web site: Yuri Ribeiro entra na "Caravela". Yuri Ribeiro enters the "Caravel". Rio Ave F.C. pt. 30 June 2017. 4 July 2017.
  11. News: Yuri Ribeiro emprestado pelo Benfica ao Rio Ave. Yuri Ribeiro loaned by Benfica to Rio Ave. O Jogo. pt. 30 June 2017. 5 July 2017.
  12. Web site: Rio Ave-Belenenses, 1–0 (destaques). Rio Ave-Belenenses, 1–0 (highlights). Mais Futebol. Vítor. Maia. pt. 7 August 2017. 17 April 2018.
  13. Web site: Estreia positiva de Yuri Ribeiro. Positive debut by Yuri Ribeiro. S.L. Benfica. pt. 8 August 2017. 17 April 2018.
  14. Web site: Rio Ave vence Boavista e consolida quinto lugar. Rio Ave defeat Boavista and consolidate fifth place. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 22 January 2020. 22 June 2020.
  15. Web site: Welcome back, Yuri!. S.L. Benfica. João. Sanches. 19 May 2018. 19 May 2018.
  16. News: Benfica de Lage faz história na Turquia e tem os oitavos à vista. Lage's Benfica make history in Turkey and have the round of 16 in sight. Diário de Notícias. Nuno. Fernandes. pt. 14 February 2019. 18 February 2019.
  17. Web site: Nottingham Forest: Alfa Semedo & Yuri Ribeiro join from Benfica. BBC Sport. 8 July 2019. 8 July 2019.
  18. Web site: Yuri Ribeiro delivers verdict on life at Nottingham Forest. Football League World. Josh. Cole. 9 October 2019. 10 March 2020.
  19. Web site: Nottingham Forest 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday. BBC Sport. 15 December 2020. 16 December 2020.
  20. Web site: Dawson bids farewell as released list confirmed. Nottingham Forest F.C.. 2 June 2021. 2 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Yuri Ribeiro – witamy w Legii. Yuri Ribeiro – welcome to Legia. Legia Warsaw. pl. 23 August 2021. 27 August 2021.
  22. Web site: Yuri Ribeiro odejdzie z Legii . 90minut.pl . 2 July 2024 . pl . 23 May 2024.
  23. Web site: Europeu de sub-17: Benfica domina convocatória. Under-17 European Championships: Benfica rule call-up. Mais Futebol. pt. 23 April 2014. 5 October 2014.
  24. Web site: Sub-19: emoções fortes no último dia em Portugal. Under-19: strong emotions on the last day in Portugal. Portuguese Football Federation. pt. 7 July 2016. 17 July 2016.
  25. Web site: Sub-21: Portugal empata com Israel. Under-21: Portugal draw with Israel. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 2 September 2016. 17 April 2018.
  26. Web site: Euro sub-19: "Já sabemos o que aí vem", diz Yuri Ribeiro. Euro under-19: "We already know what is coming", says Yuri Ribeiro. Mais Futebol. pt. 2 July 2016. 17 July 2016.
  27. Web site: 120 minut walki i nic! Zadecydowały dopiero rzuty karne. 120 minutes of fighting amounted to nothing! Penalties were the decisive factor. Interia. Jacob. Zelepien. pl. 2 May 2023. 2 May 2023.
  28. Web site: Superpuchar dla Legii. Supercup to Legia. 90 Minut. pl. 15 July 2023. 15 July 2023.