Harju entered senior football in 2015, debuted in Meistriliiga in 2023 and competes in the top flight again since 2025.
History
Harju Jalgpallikool was founded on 27 August 2009[1] with the aim of focusing on youth football and developing players for the Estonian national youth teams and foreign academies. Harju JK entered senior football in 2015, when their first team entered IV Liiga, the lowest division in Estonian football.
In 2019, Harju JK appointed Portuguese Victor da Silva as their manager and in the following seasons gained promotion four consecutive seasons. During the period, Harju's team consisted mostly of their youth system players, which resulted in youth prospects Karel Mustmaa signing a three-year professional contract with Benfica[2] and Imre Kartau moving to Venezia F.C.[3] Harju JK won Esiliiga in the 2022 season and were promoted to Estonian top flight Premium Liiga for the first time in its history. Despite a number of strong performances,[4][5] the club finished the 2023 season in last place with 23 points and were relegated back to Esiliiga. Harju won promotion back to top flight at their first attempt as the 2024 Esiliiga champions.
Stadium
Laagri Stadium hosting Harju's Premium Liiga match in 2025
Laagri Stadium has been the home ground of Harju JK since the club's establishment. The multi-purpose stadium is located just 200 metres from the border of capital city Tallinn. The stadium was renovated in 2025, as new artificial turf surface was installed and a 500-capacity wooden stand was constructed.[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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