Mikhail Yakovlev
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mikhail Vasilyevich•Yakovlev |
| Used name | Mikhail•Yakovlev |
| Original name | Михаил Васильевич•Яковлев |
| Born | 12 July 1893 in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg (RUS) |
| Died | 1942 in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg (RUS) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | Unitas, St. Petersburg (RUS) |
| NOC |  Russian Federation |
Biography
Mikhail Yakovlev played as a midfielder and defender for the St. Petersburg clubs Kolomyagi (1909–11) and Unitas (1911-16). With Unitas he won the St. Petersburg championship in 1912 and the Saint Petersburg cup twice (1912, 1913).
Yakovlev had his official début for Russia at the 1912 Olympic Games, where he played against Germany in the consolation round. Two days later, he faced Norway in his second international match and Sweden in his last game in 1913. He won a total of three caps for the national team. He died in 1942 during the siege of Leningrad.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | RUS |
Mikhail Yakovlev | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Russia | =5 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†1942. Civilian casualty of the Leningrad Blockade in World War II.)