Yaroslav Mikhaylov

Yaroslav Yuryevich Mikhaylov (Ярослав Юрьевич Михайлов; born 28 April 2003) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Orenburg on loan from Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Club career
On 13 July 2021, Mikhaylov moved from Zenit Saint Petersburg to Schalke 04 on a loan deal until the end of the season, after taking part in Schalke training as a guest player for three weeks. He made his professional debut for Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga on 1 August 2021, coming on as a substitute in the 65th minute in a 3–0 away win against Holstein Kiel.

Upon his return from loan, on 21 June 2022 Mikhaylov made his first appearance for Zenit's first squad in a pre-season game against Pari Nizhny Novgorod. He made his Russian Premier League debut for Zenit on 30 July 2022 against Lokomotiv Moscow.

On 9 September 2022, Mikhaylov joined Pari NN on loan with an option to buy. On 3 June 2023, Pari activated their option to buy and made the transfer permanent, signing a four-year contract with Mikhaylov.

On 14 September 2023, Zenit bought back Mikhaylov and signed a four-year contract with him. At the same time, he was sent on loan to Orenburg for the 2023–24 season. On 21 June 2024, the loan to Orenburg was extended for the 2024–25 season.

International career
Mikhaylov has played several matches for the Russian U-17, U-18 and U-19 national teams.

Mikhaylov was first called up to the Russia national football team for a training camp in September 2023.

Honours
Schalke 04
 * 2. Bundesliga: 2021–22

Zenit St. Petersburg
 * Russian Premier League: 2022–23