Mikhail Afanasyev (Belarusian: Міхаіл Афанасьеў, Russian: Михаил Афанасьев; born 4 November 1986) is a Belarusian former professional footballer.

[3] Afanasyev was the captain of the Belarus U21 team and participated in all three of the Belarusians' games at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.

He conceded a handball in the game against Italy U21, resulting in a penalty, which contributed to the 1–2 loss.

Afanasyev holds the record for the most matches played and is also the highest goal scorer for the U-21 side.

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