FC Flora Tallinn
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MTÜ JK FC Flora is an Estonia
n football
club that was founded in 1990. FC Flora are a multiple winner of the Meistriliiga
title and the Estonian Cup
. They have for years been raising the most number of players for the national team, and have also grown players from their successful youth system that have had a good career abroad. These players include for example Mart Poom
, Andres Oper
, Raio Piiroja
, Ragnar Klavan
. FC Flora have also developed many players that have gone on and brought success to other Estonia
n clubs.
In 1994, Flora won their first Meistriliiga
title under rather controversial circumstances, when the Estonian FA decided to disqualify the leaders Tevalte Tallinn on match-fixing allegations that were never proven. The title was then decided in a championship playoff, since Norma and Flora finished level on points. But, as a protest against the disqualification of Tevalte, Norma Tallinn decided to field their youth squad and lost the game 2–5. Flora went on to secure the title the following season.Flora won their 8-th Meistriliiga title in 2010 after 7 years without winning.
In the summer of 1998, Flora, the newly-crowned Meistriliiga
champions, played AC Milan in a friendly in Sicilia. Flora shocked Milan, who fielded most of their star players, on the 16th minute when they took an unlikely lead through Urmas Kirs
' header after Marko Kristal
's corner. Milan equalized on 36 minutes, through George Weah
's close-range header. The Italian giants scored their second of the night six minutes later to take a 2–1 lead, when Zvonimir Boban
sent the ball past Toomas Tohver
. Oliver Bierhoff
came close to adding a third for Milan in the second half, but saw his one-on-one effort denied by the Estonian goalkeeper. The score remained unchanged for the rest of the game.
, Flora own and operate several reserve team
s and farm clubs in different divisions. Tulevik Viljandi
, one of the founding members of the Estonian Meistriliiga
, the top tier of Estonian league system, are owned by FC Flora. Players who haven't made a sufficient impact at the club, are often sent over to play out the rest of their contracts at Tulevik
. Tervis Pärnu
, Flora's reserve team until 2005, was disbanded and replaced with FC Flora II
ahead of the 2006 season. Upon their relegation from the Meistriliiga
, Valga Warrior have been used as the club's second reserve team, one step behind the Flora's second team. In addition to Flora II
and Valga Warrior, Flora own three more clubs in the Esiliiga
, second overall tier (FC Kuressaare
, Flora's second biggest farm club, Flora Paide
and Flora Rakvere
), three in the Second League
(FC Elva
, JK Viljandi Tulevik II, and FC Valga Warrior II), two in the Third League
(FC Elva II and FC Flora Järva-Jaani SK) and one in the Fourth League
(FC Flora Rapla).
and FC Narva Trans, last two mentioned come from the Ida-Viru County, Flora and Levadia are based in Tallinn
. Flora's home stadium is a recently built A. Le Coq Arena
which holds a capacity of 9,300 and has an under-soil heating
system. The stadium complex also holds many training pitches with natural but also with artificial turf
. There are short-term plans to add a full-sized indoor training pitch.
1993–94
, 1994–95
, 1997–98
, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2010
, 2011
1994–95, 1997–98, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011
C = Championship Group; E = Eastern Zone
1Q – 1st Qualifying Round; 2Q – 2nd Qualifying Round
See also:
See also:
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club that was founded in 1990. FC Flora are a multiple winner of the Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
title and the Estonian Cup
Estonian Cup
The Estonian Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Estonian football.The competition is a knockout tournament.The winner will compete in UEFA Europa League qualification round.-Finals:* As Levadia Maardu...
. They have for years been raising the most number of players for the national team, and have also grown players from their successful youth system that have had a good career abroad. These players include for example Mart Poom
Mart Poom
Mart Poom is an Estonian former football goalkeeper. He retired after Estonia's 0–0 draw against Portugal on 10 June 2009 to focus on his job as goalkeeping coach at Arsenal and the Estonian national team, as well as other more "personal" projects....
, Andres Oper
Andres Oper
Andres Oper is an Estonian footballer who plays as a striker. He played in AEK Larnaca. He has set the goalscoring record for the Estonian national team, by scoring 36 goals in 117 matches.-Early career:...
, Raio Piiroja
Raio Piiroja
Raio Piiroja is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in the Eredivisie for Vitesse. He plays the position of centre back and is also the captain of the Estonian national football team.-Club career:...
, Ragnar Klavan
Ragnar Klavan
Ragnar Klavan is a Estonian footballer who plays for Dutch Eredivisie club AZ and for the Estonian national team. He plays the position of left-footed defender.-Early career:...
. FC Flora have also developed many players that have gone on and brought success to other Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n clubs.
History
The club was founded in 1990. Flora played their first season in the second division of Estonian SSR championship. The club was mostly packed with former Tallinna Lõvid players.In 1994, Flora won their first Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
title under rather controversial circumstances, when the Estonian FA decided to disqualify the leaders Tevalte Tallinn on match-fixing allegations that were never proven. The title was then decided in a championship playoff, since Norma and Flora finished level on points. But, as a protest against the disqualification of Tevalte, Norma Tallinn decided to field their youth squad and lost the game 2–5. Flora went on to secure the title the following season.Flora won their 8-th Meistriliiga title in 2010 after 7 years without winning.
In the summer of 1998, Flora, the newly-crowned Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
champions, played AC Milan in a friendly in Sicilia. Flora shocked Milan, who fielded most of their star players, on the 16th minute when they took an unlikely lead through Urmas Kirs
Urmas Kirs
Urmas Kirs is an Estonian football manager and former player, currently managing FC Flora Rakvere. He was playing the position of defender. Kirs spent the prime years of his career playing for FC Flora Tallinn....
' header after Marko Kristal
Marko Kristal
Marko Kristal is a former football midfielder with an outstanding career for the Estonian national team.-Club career:...
's corner. Milan equalized on 36 minutes, through George Weah
George Weah
George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah is a Liberian humanitarian and politician, and an ex-footballer. He ran unsuccessfully for president in the 2005 election, losing to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the second round of voting...
's close-range header. The Italian giants scored their second of the night six minutes later to take a 2–1 lead, when Zvonimir Boban
Zvonimir Boban
Zvonimir Boban is a Croatian former football midfielder who played most of his professional career for Serie A club Milan, with whom he won four Serie A titles and the Champions League. He was a member of the Croatia national team which attained third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, with Boban...
sent the ball past Toomas Tohver
Toomas Tohver
Toomas Tohver is a former Estonian international football goalkeeper, with 24 caps to his name. Tohver started his professional career at Flora Tallinn and had two spells abroad, first in Sweden and then in Norway.-External links:*...
. Oliver Bierhoff
Oliver Bierhoff
Oliver Bierhoff is a retired German former football striker, who scored the first golden goal in the history of major international football, for Germany in the Euro 96 final...
came close to adding a third for Milan in the second half, but saw his one-on-one effort denied by the Estonian goalkeeper. The score remained unchanged for the rest of the game.
Farm clubs
As the only government-supported team in EstoniaEstonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
, Flora own and operate several reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
s and farm clubs in different divisions. Tulevik Viljandi
JK Viljandi Tulevik
Viljandi Tulevik is an Estonian football club, playing in the town of Viljandi.The club was originally founded in 1912. They play their home games at Viljandi linnastaadion. Tulevik was not a fully independent club, but rather a part of FC Flora's system in 1992-2010...
, one of the founding members of the Estonian Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
, the top tier of Estonian league system, are owned by FC Flora. Players who haven't made a sufficient impact at the club, are often sent over to play out the rest of their contracts at Tulevik
JK Viljandi Tulevik
Viljandi Tulevik is an Estonian football club, playing in the town of Viljandi.The club was originally founded in 1912. They play their home games at Viljandi linnastaadion. Tulevik was not a fully independent club, but rather a part of FC Flora's system in 1992-2010...
. Tervis Pärnu
JK Tervis Pärnu
JK Tervis Pärnu is a now defunct Estonian football team from Pärnu, that used to play in various Estonian divisions, including Meistriliiga. Its club colors were white, black, and blue...
, Flora's reserve team until 2005, was disbanded and replaced with FC Flora II
FC Flora II Tallinn
FC Flora II Tallinn is an Estonian football club, the reserve team of FC Flora Tallinn. They play in the Esiliiga, the second level of the Estonian football league pyramid. The team mainly consists of Under-21 players at the club.-Current squad:...
ahead of the 2006 season. Upon their relegation from the Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
, Valga Warrior have been used as the club's second reserve team, one step behind the Flora's second team. In addition to Flora II
FC Flora II Tallinn
FC Flora II Tallinn is an Estonian football club, the reserve team of FC Flora Tallinn. They play in the Esiliiga, the second level of the Estonian football league pyramid. The team mainly consists of Under-21 players at the club.-Current squad:...
and Valga Warrior, Flora own three more clubs in the Esiliiga
Esiliiga
Esiliiga is the second-top league arranged by the Estonian Football Association. The league format was changed along with the Meistriliiga's, and therefore from the year 2005 consists of ten teams. Esiliiga starts from April and lasts until around the start of November...
, second overall tier (FC Kuressaare
FC Kuressaare
FC Kuressaare is an Estonian football club based in Kuressaare. The club was founded in 1990, and plays at the Kuressaare linnastaadion. Due to their numerous promotions and relegations, they are considered as a yo-yo club...
, Flora's second biggest farm club, Flora Paide
FC Flora Paide
Paide Linnameeskond is an Estonian football club based in Paide. The club was founded in 1990. They play in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football league pyramid...
and Flora Rakvere
FC Flora Rakvere
Rakvere JK Tarvas is an Estonian football club based in Rakvere. The club was founded in 2004. They play in the II liiga, the third highest level of Estonian football league pyramid...
), three in the Second League
Second League
-Teams 2011:* Ajax Lasnamäe * Alko* Dünamo Tallinn* Kaitseliit* Kalev Tallinn * Kalju * Legion Tallinn * M.C.* Olympic* Orbiit* Rakvere JK Tarvas* Sillamäe Kalev * Tabasalu* Infonet -Teams 2011:* Dünamo Rummu* Emmaste* Ganvix...
(FC Elva
FC Elva
FC Elva is an Estonian football club based in Elva. Founded in 2000, they currently play in the Second League, the third tier of Estonian football. Sportland Arena is their home stadium.-Current squad:...
, JK Viljandi Tulevik II, and FC Valga Warrior II), two in the Third League
Third League
Third League is the fourth-top league arranged by the Estonian Football Association. It starts from April and lasts until October.-III League East 2011:* JK Baltika Keskerakond* JK Visadus* Raasiku FC Joker 1993* Rakvere JK Tarvas II...
(FC Elva II and FC Flora Järva-Jaani SK) and one in the Fourth League
Fourth League
IV League is the fifth and also the lowest league arranged by the Estonian Football Association. It starts from April and lasts until October.-IV League East 2011:* SK Tapa* Viimsi FC Igiliikur* Tallinna FC Twister* Tallinna FC Anži* FC Kiiu...
(FC Flora Rapla).
Stadium
FC Flora's main rivals are FC Levadia, JK Sillamäe KalevJK Sillamäe Kalev
JK Sillamäe Kalev is an Estonian football club based in Sillamäe and was founded in 1951. The club currently play in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football...
and FC Narva Trans, last two mentioned come from the Ida-Viru County, Flora and Levadia are based in Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
. Flora's home stadium is a recently built A. Le Coq Arena
A. Le Coq Arena
A. Le Coq Arena is a football stadium in Tallinn, Estonia. As well as football matches, it also hosts various concerts and events. According to the plan, the stadium is unfinished....
which holds a capacity of 9,300 and has an under-soil heating
Under-soil heating
Under-soil heating is a method used in various sports stadia which heats the underside of the pitch to avoid any bad weather, such as snow and ice, from building up and ultimately helps the club avoid having to postpone any matches.The first ground in England to have under-soil heating installed...
system. The stadium complex also holds many training pitches with natural but also with artificial turf
Artificial turf
Artificial turf is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well...
. There are short-term plans to add a full-sized indoor training pitch.
Achievements
- MeistriliigaMeistriliigaMeistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
: (9)
1993–94
Meistriliiga 1993-94
The 1993-1994 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the third domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20. Twelve teams competed in this edition, with FC Flora Tallinn winning the title for the first in the club...
, 1994–95
Meistriliiga 1994-95
The 1994-1995 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the fourth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20. Eight teams competed in this edition, with FC Flora Tallinn winning the title for the second in a row.A win...
, 1997–98
Meistriliiga 1997-98
The 1997-1998 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the seventh domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20...
, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2010
2010 Meistriliiga
The 2010 season of the Meistriliiga, the first level in the Estonian football system, is the 20th season in the league's history. It starts in March and ends in November...
, 2011
2011 Meistriliiga
The 2011 season of the Meistriliiga, the first level in the Estonian football system, is the 21st season in the league's history. It starts on 5 March 2011 and ends in November 2011...
- Estonian CupEstonian CupThe Estonian Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Estonian football.The competition is a knockout tournament.The winner will compete in UEFA Europa League qualification round.-Finals:* As Levadia Maardu...
: (5)
1994–95, 1997–98, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
2010–11 Estonian Cup
2010–11 Estonian Cup is the twenty-first season of the Estonian football knockout tournament organized by the Estonian Football Association. On 10 May 2011, FC Flora Tallinn defeated JK Narva Trans in the final to win the cup and qualify for the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa...
- Estonian SuperCupEstonian SuperCupThe Estonian SuperCup is a one-match competition, held annually between last year's Meistriliiga champion and current year's Estonian Cup winner. Reigning champion is FC Levadia Tallinn.- Winners :...
: (6)
1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011
FC Flora in Estonian Football
| Season | League | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Notes | Top Goalscorer | Avg. Att. | Cup Estonian Cup The Estonian Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Estonian football.The competition is a knockout tournament.The winner will compete in UEFA Europa League qualification round.-Finals:* As Levadia Maardu... |
Supercup Estonian SuperCup The Estonian SuperCup is a one-match competition, held annually between last year's Meistriliiga champion and current year's Estonian Cup winner. Reigning champion is FC Levadia Tallinn.- Winners :... |
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| 1992 | 1E | 4 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 13 | 40 | 19 | Advanced to Championship Group | ||||
| 1C | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||||||
| 1992–93 Meistriliiga 1992-93 The 1992-1993 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the second domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20. Twelve teams competed in this edition, with FC Norma Tallinn winning the title once again.-Final... |
1 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 63 | 13 | 50 | 34 | |||||
| 1993–94 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 61 | 9 | 52 | 36 | |||||
| 1994–95 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 34 | Half of the points from the first phase were taken to the Championship Group. .5 were rounded to the next biggest integer. e.g. 29 / 2 = 14.5 → 15 |
W | |||
| 1C | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 41 | ||||||
| 1995–96 Meistriliiga 1995-96 The 1995-1996 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the fifth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20. Eight teams competed in this edition, with FC Lantana Tallinn winning the title.A win was rewarded with three... |
1 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 22 | Lembit Rajala Lembit Rajala Lembit Rajala is a former Estonian professional footballer. He was playing the position of striker. He won a total of 26 international caps for the Estonia national football team.-External links:*... (16) |
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| 1C | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 31 | ||||||
| 1996–97 Meistriliiga 1996-97 The 1996-1997 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the sixth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20... |
1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 29 | |||||
| 1C | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 18 | 38 | ||||||
| 1997–98 Meistriliiga 1997-98 The 1997-1998 season in the premier Estonian league, named Meistriliiga, was the seventh domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 1991-08-20... |
1 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 33 | 37 | Andres Oper Andres Oper Andres Oper is an Estonian footballer who plays as a striker. He played in AEK Larnaca. He has set the goalscoring record for the Estonian national team, by scoring 36 goals in 117 matches.-Early career:... (8) |
W | |||
| 1C | 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 10 | 24 | 42 | ||||||
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 14 | 32 | 35 | Andres Oper Andres Oper Andres Oper is an Estonian footballer who plays as a striker. He played in AEK Larnaca. He has set the goalscoring record for the Estonian national team, by scoring 36 goals in 117 matches.-Early career:... (10) Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski is an Estonian football manager and retired football striker.-Club career:When he was 12 years old, he started his career under a youth coach, Märt Siigur, in his hometown... (10) |
W | |||
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 47 | Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski is an Estonian football manager and retired football striker.-Club career:When he was 12 years old, he started his career under a youth coach, Märt Siigur, in his hometown... (14) |
SF | RU | ||
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 55 | Meelis Rooba Meelis Rooba Meelis Rooba is an Estonian football coach and former Estonian national team midfielder. Currently he is the head coach of Meistriliiga side Paide Linnameeskond.-International career:... (10) |
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| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 62 | 18 | 44 | 68 | Aleksandr Kulik Aleksandr Kulik Aleksandr Kulik is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in the Estonian Meistriliiga for JK Sillamäe Kalev. He plays the position of defender or striker and is 1.93 m tall.-External links:*... (14) |
F | |||
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 79 | 25 | 54 | 64 | Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre is a former Norwegian football striker. He retired at age 28 in 2006, due to lack of motivation.-Estonian andventure:... (23) |
QF | W | ||
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 105 | 21 | 74 | 76 | Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre is a former Norwegian football striker. He retired at age 28 in 2006, due to lack of motivation.-Estonian andventure:... (39) |
F | W | ||
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 83 | 25 | 58 | 58 | Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... (28) |
204 | SF | W | |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 81 | 36 | 45 | 69 | Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... (19) |
252 | SF | ||
| 2006 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 93 | 34 | 59 | 82 | Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... (25) |
F | F | ||
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 108 | 30 | 78 | 83 | Jarmo Ahjupera Jarmo Ahjupera Jarmo Ahjupera is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Hungarian Soproni Liga, for Győri ETO FC. He plays the position of striker and is 1.96 m tall.-Club career:... (17) |
190 | 1/16 | ||
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 113 | 28 | 85 | 91 | Sander Post Sander Post Sander Post is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for the Norwegian top league side Aalesunds FK in the position of striker.-Early career:... (19) |
214 | W Estonian Cup 2007–08 Estonian Cup 2007–08 was the twenty-first season of the Estonian football knockout tournament. Winners of the cup qualified for the UEFA Cup 2008–09 second qualifying round... |
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| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 79 | 31 | 48 | 72 | Alo Dupikov Alo Dupikov Alo Dupikov is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Flora Tallinn. He plays the position of striker and is 1.88 m tall and weighs 73 kg.-Club career:... (13) Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... (13) |
161 | W Estonian Cup 2008–09 Estonian Cup 2008–09 was the twenty-second season of the Estonian football knockout tournament. Winners of the cup qualified for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League 2009–10... |
W | |
| 2010 2010 Meistriliiga The 2010 season of the Meistriliiga, the first level in the Estonian football system, is the 20th season in the league's history. It starts in March and ends in November... |
1 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 104 | 32 | 72 | 91 | Sander Post Sander Post Sander Post is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for the Norwegian top league side Aalesunds FK in the position of striker.-Early career:... (24) |
203 | F | RU | |
| 2011 2011 Meistriliiga The 2011 season of the Meistriliiga, the first level in the Estonian football system, is the 21st season in the league's history. It starts on 5 March 2011 and ends in November 2011... |
1 | 1 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 100 | 24 | 76 | 86 | Henri Anier Henri Anier Henri Anier is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for FC Flora Tallinn in Estonian Meistriliiga. He plays the position of striker.-Statistics:As of 16 2011.-International career:... (21) |
274 | W | W |
C = Championship Group; E = Eastern Zone
UEFA club competition results
| Season | Cup | Rnd | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1Q |  OB |
0–3 | 0–3 |
| 1995–96 | UEFA Cup | 1Q |  Lillestrøm |
0–4 | 1–0 |
| 1996–97 | UEFA Cup | 1Q |  FC HakaFC Haka Haka is a Finnish football club, based in the industry town of Valkeakoski. It is one of the most successful clubs in Finland, with nine Finnish championships and 12 Finnish Cup wins.- History :... |
2–2 | 0–1 |
| 1997–98 | UEFA Cup | 1Q |  Hapoel Petah Tikva |
0–1 | 1–2 |
| 1998–99 | Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
1Q |  Steaua Bucureşti |
1–4 | 3–1 |
| 1999–00 | Champions League | 1Q |  Partizan BelgradeFK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
0–6 | 1–4 |
| 2000–01 | UEFA Cup | 1Q |  Club Brugge |
1–4 | 0–2 |
| 2001–02 | UEFA Cup | 1Q |  Dinamo Zagreb |
0–1 | 0–1 |
| 2002–03 | Champions League | 1Q |  APOEL |
0–0 | 0–1 |
| 2003–04 | Champions League | 1Q |  Sheriff TiraspolFC Sheriff Tiraspol FC Sheriff Tiraspol is a football club based in Tiraspol, Moldova. They play in the Divizia Naţională, the top division in Moldovan football. The team is sometimes referred to as simply FC Sheriff and should not be confused with FC Tiraspol, a rival team based in the same city.-History:The club... |
0–1 | 1–1 |
| 2004–05 | Champions League | 1Q |  ND GoricaND Gorica ND Gorica is a Slovenian football club, playing in the town of Nova Gorica. They are one of the most successful Slovenian clubs with four Slovenian League, two Slovenian Cup and one Slovenian Supercup titles. Together with NK Maribor and NK Celje they are the only club that have participated in... |
2–4 | 1–3 |
| 2005–06 | UEFA Cup | 1Q | Esbjerg Esbjerg fB Esbjerg forenede Boldklubber also referred to as Esbjerg fB or simply EfB is a professional Danish football club from the port city of Esbjerg in West Jutland. The club was formed in 1924, as a merger between Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911. The club has training facilities... |
2–1 | 0–6 |
| 2006–07 | UEFA Cup | 1Q | Lyn Oslo |
1–1 | 0–0 |
| 2Q | Brøndby Brøndby IF Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short... |
0–0 | 0–4 | ||
| 2007–08 UEFA Cup 2007–08 The 2007–08 UEFA Cup was the 37th edition of the UEFA Cup, UEFA's second tier club football tournament. The final was played at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England on 14 May 2008 between Rangers of Scotland and Zenit St. Petersburg of Russia. Zenit won the match 2–0, with... |
UEFA Cup | 1Q | Vålerenga |
0–1 | 0–1 |
| 2008–09 UEFA Cup 2008–09 The UEFA Cup 2008–09 was the 38th edition of the UEFA Cup football tournament. The final was played at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, home ground of Fenerbahçe, in Istanbul, Turkey, on 20 May 2009. This season was the final one to use the UEFA Cup format; starting in 2009, the event is known as the... |
UEFA Cup | 1Q |  Djurgårdens |
0–0 | 2–2 |
| 2009–10 | Europa League | 2Q | Brøndby Brøndby IF Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short... |
1–0 | 1–4 |
| 2010–11 | Europa League | 1Q |  Dinamo TbilisiFC Dinamo Tbilisi FC Dinamo Tbilisi is a Georgian football team, based in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.Dinamo Tbilisi was one of the most prominent clubs in Soviet football and a major contender in the Soviet Top League almost immediately after it was established in 1936... |
1–2 | 0–0 |
| 2011–12 | Champions League | 2Q |  Shamrock Rovers |
0–1 | 0–0 |
1Q – 1st Qualifying Round; 2Q – 2nd Qualifying Round
Current squad
- As of 3 August 2011.
Reserves
As of 30 July 2011.Notable former players
Estonia Mihkel Aksalu Mihkel Aksalu Mihkel Aksalu is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Sheffield United in the English Football League Championship. He plays the position of goalkeeper and is 1.94 m tall.-Club career:... Alo Bärengrub Alo Bärengrub Alo Bärengrub is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for JK Nõmme Kalju in Meistriliiga. He plays the position of defender and is 1.82 m tall. He is a regular with the Estonian national team.-Club career:... Enar Jääger Enar Jääger Enar Jääger is an Estonian professional footballer, who currently plays for Aalesund in Tippeligaen.He is a versatile defender, starting off at FC Flora Tallinn as Center-back. He is also a member of the Estonia national football team.-Early career:Enar Jääger was born in Kohila, Estonia. He began... Ragnar Klavan Ragnar Klavan Ragnar Klavan is a Estonian footballer who plays for Dutch Eredivisie club AZ and for the Estonian national team. He plays the position of left-footed defender.-Early career:... Marko Kristal Marko Kristal Marko Kristal is a former football midfielder with an outstanding career for the Estonian national team.-Club career:... Marek Lemsalu Marek Lemsalu Marek Lemsalu is a former Estonian professional footballer, who played in Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Levadia Tallinn. He played the position of defender and is 1.91 m tall and weighs 93 kg.-Club career:... Joel Lindpere Joel Lindpere Joel Lindpere is an Estonian professional footballer who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. He plays as a midfielder.-Estonia:... Pavel Londak Pavel Londak Pavel Londak is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Norwegian Adeccoligaen for Bodø/Glimt. He plays the position of goalkeeper and is 1.91 m tall. He is also a member of the Estonia national football team.... Andres Oper Andres Oper Andres Oper is an Estonian footballer who plays as a striker. He played in AEK Larnaca. He has set the goalscoring record for the Estonian national team, by scoring 36 goals in 117 matches.-Early career:... Sander Post Sander Post Sander Post is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for the Norwegian top league side Aalesunds FK in the position of striker.-Early career:... Raio Piiroja Raio Piiroja Raio Piiroja is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in the Eredivisie for Vitesse. He plays the position of centre back and is also the captain of the Estonian national football team.-Club career:... Mart Poom Mart Poom Mart Poom is an Estonian former football goalkeeper. He retired after Estonia's 0–0 draw against Portugal on 10 June 2009 to focus on his job as goalkeeping coach at Arsenal and the Estonian national team, as well as other more "personal" projects.... Taavi Rähn Taavi Rähn Taavi Rähn is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in China League One, for Tianjin Songjiang. He plays the position of defender or midfielder.-Club career:... Martin Reim Martin Reim Martin Reim is a former football midfielder, member of the Estonian national team and the current manager of FC Flora.... Urmas Rooba Urmas Rooba Urmas Rooba is an Estonian footballer, who is plays for Paide Linnameeskond in Meistriliiga. He plays the position of defender.-Club career:Rooba played for FC Midtjylland before he joined FC København... Andrei Stepanov Sergei Terehhov Sergei Terehhov Sergei Terehhov is an Estonian footballer, who plays in the Meistriliiga, for JK Nõmme Kalju. He is a winger.-Club career:... Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for JK Nõmme Kalju. He plays the position of striker.-Club career:... Martin Vunk Martin Vunk Martin Vunk is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Cyprus for Nea Salamis Famagusta FC. Vunk plays the position of midfielder and is 1.82 m tall.-Club career:... Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski is an Estonian football manager and retired football striker.-Club career:When he was 12 years old, he started his career under a youth coach, Märt Siigur, in his hometown... |
Azerbaijan Zaur Tagizade Zaur Tagizade Zaur Tagizade is a retired Azerbaijani footballer.Tagizade has made 40 appearances for the Azerbaijan national football team.-External links:* *... Finland Juha Hakola Juha Hakola Juha Pekka Hakola is a Finnish footballer who plays as a winger for Hungarian club Ferencváros- Club career :Hakola played two seasons for FC Flora Tallinn. Hakola was named the Meistriliiga Footballer of the Year for his performances for Flora in 2007. In 2007 he also went on trial with RCD... Jasse Jalonen Jasse Jalonen Jasse Jalonen is a former Finnish professional footballer. He was playing the position of midfielder and is 1.79 m tall and weighs 74 kg. He is a former member of the Finland national football team.-External links:* *... Jonatan Johansson Jonatan Johansson (footballer) Jonatan Lillebror Johansson is a retired Finnish footballer. He last played for TPS in Finnish Veikkausliiga. His main position was a striker and he was a regular in the Finnish national team.- Early career :... Georgia Otar Korghalidze Otar Korghalidze Otar Korghalidze is a former Georgian professional football player and manager.During his playing career Korgalidze played for various clubs in Georgia, Austria, Azerbaijan and Estonia. He spent several seasons in the Soviet Top League and Soviet First League with FC Guria Lanchkhuti, FC Dinamo... Lithuania Viktoras Olšanskis Viktoras Olšanskis Viktoras Olšanskis is a former Lithuanian professional footballer. He was playing the position of midfielder and is 1.79 m tall and weighs 78 kg. He is a former member of the Lithuania national football team.-External links:* *... Tomas Ražanauskas Tomas Ražanauskas Tomas Ražanauskas is a Lithuanian professional footballer, who plays in A lyga, for Tauras Tauragė. He plays the position of midfielder and is 1.79 m tall and weighs 78 kg. He is a former member of the Lithuania national football team.... Netherlands Ray Fränkel Ray Fränkel Ray Fränkel is a Dutch footballer who is currently playing for Al-Shahaniya Sports Club.-Career:Fränkel started his playing career at the local S.V. Transvaal, before being snapped by the Dutch giants Feyenoord Rotterdam. After failing to break into the Fyenoord's first team, Fränkel moved to the... Norway Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre is a former Norwegian football striker. He retired at age 28 in 2006, due to lack of motivation.-Estonian andventure:... |
See also:
- A complete list of all the Club's former players can be found here
Player records
As of match played 13 November 2010. Players in bold are currently playing for the team.Most league appearances
| # | Name | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Martin ReimMartin Reim Martin Reim is a former football midfielder, member of the Estonian national team and the current manager of FC Flora.... |
1992–1999, 2001–2008 | 385 |
| 2 | Marko Kristal Marko Kristal Marko Kristal is a former football midfielder with an outstanding career for the Estonian national team.-Club career:... |
1989–1999, 2001–2004 | 263 |
| 3 | Teet Allas Teet Allas Teet Allas is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for Paide Linnameeskond. He plays the position of defender and is 1.82 m tall.-Club career:... |
2000–2010 | 233 |
| 4 | Viktor Alonen Viktor Alonen Viktor Alonen is an Estonian professional footballer, who currently plays for Türi Ganvix JK. He spent the prime years of his career playing for Flora Tallinn.-International career:... |
1992–2001 | 163 |
| 5 | Gert Kams Gert Kams Gert Kams is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Flora Tallinn. He is a right-footed midfielder and also a candidate for the Estonia national football team.-International career:... |
2006– | 145 |
| 6 | Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for JK Nõmme Kalju. He plays the position of striker.-Club career:... |
1996–2000, 2004–2008 | 141 |
| 7 | Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... |
1999, 2003–2009 | 140 |
| 8 | Aleksander Saharov Aleksander Saharov Aleksander Saharov is a former Estonian professional footballer. He played the position of striker.-Beach soccer:In 2009, after ending his professional football career, he started to play beach soccer in Unibet/Nõmme Kalju... |
1999–2005 | 138 |
| 9 | Martin Kaalma Martin Kaalma Martin Kaalma is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for Paide Linnameeskond. He plays the position of goalkeeper and has been capped in the Estonia national football team 35 times. He played in FC Flora Tallinn for years, before falling out of the club and... |
1996, 1998, 2001–2006 | 134 |
| 10 | Erko Saviauk Erko Saviauk Erko Saviauk is an Estonian professional footballer. He plays the position of defender and is 1.80 m tall and weighs 77 kg.-International career:... |
1997–2004 | 133 |
Most league goals
| # | Name | Period | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for Debreceni VSC.-FC Flora Tallinn:In 2006, he was the world‘s most effective Top Division Goal Scorer with 1,2 goals per game.... |
1999, 2003–2009 | 121 |
| 2 | Martin Reim Martin Reim Martin Reim is a former football midfielder, member of the Estonian national team and the current manager of FC Flora.... |
1992–1999, 2001–2008 | 69 |
| 3 | Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe Kristen Viikmäe is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for JK Nõmme Kalju. He plays the position of striker.-Club career:... |
1996–2000, 2004–2008 | 64 |
| 4 | Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre is a former Norwegian football striker. He retired at age 28 in 2006, due to lack of motivation.-Estonian andventure:... |
2002–2003 | 62 |
| Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski Indrek Zelinski is an Estonian football manager and retired football striker.-Club career:When he was 12 years old, he started his career under a youth coach, Märt Siigur, in his hometown... |
1993–1999, 2001 | ||
| 6 | Henri Anier Henri Anier Henri Anier is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for FC Flora Tallinn in Estonian Meistriliiga. He plays the position of striker.-Statistics:As of 16 2011.-International career:... |
2008- | 52 |
| 7 | Marko Kristal Marko Kristal Marko Kristal is a former football midfielder with an outstanding career for the Estonian national team.-Club career:... |
1989–1999, 2001–2004 | 51 |
| 8 | Sander Post Sander Post Sander Post is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for the Norwegian top league side Aalesunds FK in the position of striker.-Early career:... |
2004–2008, 2010–2011 | 49 |
| 9 | Jarmo Ahjupera Jarmo Ahjupera Jarmo Ahjupera is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Hungarian Soproni Liga, for Győri ETO FC. He plays the position of striker and is 1.96 m tall.-Club career:... |
2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2009 | 48 |
| 10 | Andres Oper Andres Oper Andres Oper is an Estonian footballer who plays as a striker. He played in AEK Larnaca. He has set the goalscoring record for the Estonian national team, by scoring 36 goals in 117 matches.-Early career:... |
1994–1999 | 44 |
Coaches
| Season | Country | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | |
Aivar Pohlak |
| 1992 |  |
Raimondas Kotovas |
| 1993–95 | |
Roman Ubakivi |
| 1996–99 |  |
Teitur Thordarson |
| 2000 | |
Tarmo Rüütli Tarmo Rüütli Tarmo Rüütli is an Estonian football coach and former midfielder, who is currently the manager of Estonian national football team.-References:**... |
| 2001–04 |  |
Arno Pijpers Arno Pijpers Arnoldus Dick Pijpers is a Dutch football coach. He worked for the Royal Dutch Football Association as a youth coach, before taking up a dual role in being the coach of Estonian club FC Flora Tallinn and the Estonia national football team. After the end of his contract, he joined Eredivisie club... |
| 2004–05 | |
Janno Kivisild |
| 2006–08 | |
Pasi Rautiainen Pasi Rautiainen Pasi Pentti Rautiainen is a Finnish football manager and former player. He has coached PK-35, FC Jokerit and FC KooTeePee in Finland and FC Levadia Tallinn and FC Flora Tallinn in Estonia. His last club was TPS.... |
| 2009 | |
Tarmo Rüütli Tarmo Rüütli Tarmo Rüütli is an Estonian football coach and former midfielder, who is currently the manager of Estonian national football team.-References:**... |
| 2010– | |
Martin Reim Martin Reim Martin Reim is a former football midfielder, member of the Estonian national team and the current manager of FC Flora.... |
See also: