Mikael Yourassowsky

Yourassowsky began his career in the youth ranks of top Belgian club Anderlecht. In 2001, he went on trial for four months with top Spanish side Barcelona. He returned to Anderlecht and in 2003 joined Genk. After impressing in Belgium, Yourassowsky joined top Argentinian side Boca Juniors. He was promoted to the first team by Carlos Bianchi and made his first division debut in June 2004 in a starting role in a 0–0 draw versus Colón de Santa Fe. As a result of injuries and a managerial change his opportunities with Boca diminished. In August 2005 he would return to Europe and join Pontevedra in Spain. The following season Yourassowsky moved to Greece joining Kerkyra and the left back was assigned the number 3 shirt. With Kerkyra he scored his first professional goal. The following season, he joined Greek side Ethnikos Asteras and appeared in 6 league matches scoring 1 goal. He joined Skoda Xanthi in mid-season and remained there through the 2009 season. After a few years in Greece, his globe trotting career would take him to Mexico's Primera División A as he joined Atlético Mexiquense in 2009. In his one year in Mexico Yourassowsky made 11 league appearances with his club. The following season Yourassowsky returned to Europe by signing with Croatian side NK Rijeka. While with NK Rijeka he appeared in 14 league matches. He signed with Toronto FC on 18 March 2011 following a successful trial. Yourassowsky made his debut for the team as a second half sub on 19 March 2011 against…

Yourassowsky is of Russian descent through a great-grandfather, and Congolese descent through a grandmother.

Toronto FC

Canadian Championship (1): 2011