Estonia women's national football team

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Estonia
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Nickname(s) Sinisärgid (Blueshirts)
Association Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (EJL)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Anastassia Morkovkina
Sirje Kapper [1]
Captain Inna Kiss-Zlidnis
Most caps Kethy Õunpuu (116)
Top scorerAnastassia Morkovkina (40)
Home stadium Lilleküla Stadium
FIFA code EST
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FIFA ranking
Current 98 Steady2.svg (15 December 2023) [2]
Highest71 (December 2013)
Lowest111 (June 2022)
First international
Flag of Lithuania (1988-2004).svg  Lithuania 3–0 Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg
(Kaunas, Lithuania; 19 August 1994)
Biggest win
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 1–7 Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg
(Šiauliai, Lithuania; 15 May 2010)
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 6–0 Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg
(Tartu, Estonia; 10 June 2012)
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 8–2 Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg
(Tallinn, Estonia; 1 March 2014)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 12–0 Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg
(Reykjavík, Iceland; 17 September 2009)
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg  France 12–0 Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg
(Le Havre, France; 28 October 2009)

The Estonia women's national football team (Estonian : Eesti naiste jalgpallikoondis) represents Estonia in international women's football matches and are controlled by the Estonian Football Association, the governing body for football in Estonia.

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Estonia played its first international match on 19 August 1994 against Lithuania. The team's home ground is the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn, and the current managers are Anastassia Morkovkina and Sirje Roops. Estonia has never qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup or the UEFA Women's Championship. They have won the annual Women's Baltic Cup 11 times.

Team image

Nicknames

The Estonia women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Sinisärgid (Blueshirts)".

Results and fixtures

Recent results within the last 12 months and upcoming fixtures.

2023

7 April 2023 Friendly Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg1–2Flag of Malta.svg  Malta Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 (UTC+3) Merisalu Soccerball shade.svg88' Report
Stadium: Sportland Arena
Attendance: 302
Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland)
11 April 2023 Friendly Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg0–1Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 (UTC+3) Report Ovdiychuk Soccerball shade.svg45'Stadium: Sportland Arena
Attendance: 349
Referee: Monika Mularczyk (Poland)
14 July 2023 Friendly Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg0–3Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 (UTC+3) Report
Stadium: Kadriorg Stadium
Attendance: 273
Referee: Lizzy van der Helm (Netherlands)
17 July 2023 Friendly Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg2–2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 (UTC+3)
Report Stadium: Kadriorg Stadium
Attendance: 322
Referee: Justina Lavrenovaitė-Perez (Lithuania)
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) Nations League C Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg0–0Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Tartu,Estonia
17:00 (18:00 EEST) Report Stadium: Tamme Stadium
Attendance: 334
Referee: Caroline Lanssens (Belgium)
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) Nations League C Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg0–5Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Tartu,Estonia
18:00 (19:00 EEST) Report Stadium: Tamme Stadium
Referee: Lisa Benn (England)
27 October 2023 (2023-10-27) Nations League C Armenia  Flag of Armenia.svg1–4Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Yerevan,Armenia
17:30 (19:30 AMT) Report
Stadium: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium
Attendance: 120
Referee: Lotta Vuorio (Finland)
31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) Nations League C Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg5–1Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia Tallinn,Estonia
17:00 (18:00 EET)
Report
Stadium: Lilleküla Stadium
Attendance: 342
Referee: Elena Gobjila (Moldova)
1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) Nations League C Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg0–1Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Astana
15:00 (20:00 ALMT) Report Stadium: Astana Arena
Referee: Kirsty Dowle (England)
5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) Nations League C Israel  Flag of Israel.svg4–1Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Telki (Hungary) [note 1]
16:00 Report Stadium: Globall Football Park
Referee: Maïka Vanderstichel (France)

2024

21 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup India  Flag of India.svg4–3Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Alanya, Turkey
11:00
Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex
Referee: Melis Özçiğdem (Turkey)
24 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup Kosovo  Flag of Kosovo.svg3–0Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Alanya, Turkey
11:00Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex
27 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg1–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Alanya, Turkey
15:30 Kala Soccerball shade.svg72' Report Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex
Referee: Kala Soccerball shade.svg72'

Coaching staff

PositionName [3]
Head coach Flag of Estonia.svg Anastassia Morkovkina
Flag of Estonia.svg Sirje Kapper
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Estonia.svg Martin Kaalma
Fitness coach Flag of Estonia.svg Marten Metsniit
Doctor Flag of Estonia.svg Birgit Allmere
Physiotherapist Flag of Estonia.svg Laura Ernits
Flag of Estonia.svg Kai-Riin Tomera
Manager Flag of Estonia.svg Raili-Raine Ellermaa

Players

Current squad

Caps and goals updated as of 17 July 2023, after the match against Turkey.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
121 GK Keiti Kruusmann (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 20)20 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka
131 GK Karina Kork (1995-02-23) 23 February 1995 (age 29)340 Flag of Estonia.svg Tabasalu
11 GK Victoria Vihman (2004-08-05) 5 August 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora

32 DF Siret Räämet (1999-12-31) 31 December 1999 (age 24)310 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
162 DF Kelly Rosen (1995-11-23) 23 November 1995 (age 28)701 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
52 DF Maarja Saulep (1991-05-09) 9 May 1991 (age 32)171 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
152 DF Eva-Maria Niit (2002-02-05) 5 February 2002 (age 22)90 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka
232 DF Jessika Uleksin (1997-01-19) 19 January 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
212 DF Rahel Repkin (1998-06-17) 17 June 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka
62 DF Anette Salei (2005-09-28) 28 September 2005 (age 18)20 Flag of Estonia.svg Tabasalu
2 DF Annegret Kala (2006-05-03) 3 May 2006 (age 17)10 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka

223 MF Kristina Bannikova (1991-06-15) 15 June 1991 (age 32)978 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting
73 MF Liisa Merisalu (2002-01-15) 15 January 2002 (age 22)283 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka
83 MF Kairi Himanen (captain) (1992-11-11) 11 November 1992 (age 31)664 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting
173 MF Mari Liis Lillemäe (2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 23)422 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
43 MF Renate-Ly Mehevets (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 24)170 Flag of Estonia.svg Tammeka
103 MF Jaanika Volkov (2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 19)100 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
93 MF Katrin Kirpu (2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 19)21 Flag of Finland.svg HJK

114 FW Emma Treiberg (2000-11-19) 19 November 2000 (age 23)310 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting
144 FW Lisette Tammik (1998-10-14) 14 October 1998 (age 25)598 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
204 FW Getter Saar (1999-11-09) 9 November 1999 (age 24)163 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora
194 FW Katriin Saulus (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 20)40 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting
24 FW Kristina Teern (2004-11-13) 13 November 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the squad within the last twelve months. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up

DF Kristiina Tullus (1998-09-12) 12 September 1998 (age 25)130 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora v. Flag of Israel.svg  Israel, 26 September 2023
DF Inna Kiss-Zlidnis (captain) (1990-04-18) 18 April 1990 (age 33)990 Unattached v. Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, 17 July 2023 INJ
DF Sandra Liir (2003-07-26) 26 July 2003 (age 20)60 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 11 April 2023
DF Signy Aarna (1990-10-04) 4 October 1990 (age 33)10726 Flag of Estonia.svg Lootos v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 7 April 2023 RET

MF Grete Daut (2000-01-04) 4 January 2000 (age 24)230 Flag of Estonia.svg Saku Sporting v. Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, 17 July 2023
MF Anastasia Ivanova (1999-03-05) 5 March 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Estonia.svg Flora v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 11 April 2023

FW Vlada Kubassova (1995-08-23) 23 August 1995 (age 28)6310 Unattached v. Flag of Israel.svg  Israel, 26 September 2023

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

Records

Most caps

As of 5 December 2023
Players in bold are still active with Estonia.
RankPlayerCareerCapsGoals
1 Kethy Õunpuu 2005–present1163
2 Katrin Loo 2007–202011420
3 Kaire Palmaru 2001–201910710
Signy Aarna 2007–202310726
5 Kristina Bannikova 2013–present1039
6 Inna Kiss-Zlidnis 2007–present990
7 Pille Raadik 2007–2021880
8 Kelly Rosen 2014–present761
9 Anastassia Morkovkina 1997–20157540
10 Kairi Himanen 2009–present725

Top goalscorers

Anastassia Morkovkina is Estonia's top goalscorer with 40 goals. Anastassia Morkovkina.jpg
Anastassia Morkovkina is Estonia's top goalscorer with 40 goals.
RankPlayerCareerGoalsCapsAverage
1 Anastassia Morkovkina 1997–201540750.53
2 Signy Aarna 2007–2023261070.24
3 Katrin Loo 2007–2020201140.18
4 Ave Pajo 2000–201019400.48
5 Lisette Tammik 2015–present14650.22
6 Kaire Palmaru 2001–2019101070.09
Vlada Kubassova 2013–present10650.15
8 Kaidi Jekimova 2000–20149680.13
Kristina Bannikova 2013–present91030.09
10 Reelika Vaher 1994–20068470.17

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 did not enterdid not enter
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 did not qualify6105631
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 8008436
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 6114618
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 10316744
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 10217833
Flag of France.svg 2019 300317
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 10208743
2027 to be determinedto be determined
Total0/1000000053934139212
Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Women's Championship

UEFA Women's Championship record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of England.svg Flag of Italy.svg Flag of Norway.svg Flag of Sweden.svg 1984 did not enterdid not enter
Flag of Norway.svg 1987
Flag of Germany.svg 1989
Flag of Denmark.svg 1991
Flag of Italy.svg 1993
Flag of England.svg Flag of Germany.svg Flag of Norway.svg Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of Norway.svg Flag of Sweden.svg 1997 did not qualify6006043
Flag of Germany.svg 2001 8008638
Flag of England.svg 2005 6114626
Flag of Finland.svg 2009 3003213
Flag of Sweden.svg 2013 8008531
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2017 8008033
Flag of England.svg 2022 10019140
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2025 To be determinedTo be determined
Total0/1400000049124620224
Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Baltic Cup

Honours

Women's Baltic Cup

  • Champions (11): 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2022

Notes

  1. Israel played their home matches at a neutral venue due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

See also

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