Harju JK Laagri

Harju JK

Full name	Harju Jalgpallikool Laagri
Founded	27 August 2009;16 years ago (2009-08-27)
Ground	Laagri kunstmurustaadion
Capacity	500
Chairman	Kalmar Liiv
Manager	Lauri Nuuma
League	Meistriliiga
2025	Meistriliiga, 7th of 10
Website	https://harjujk.ee/
Home colours Away colours

Harju Jalgpallikool Laagri, commonly known as Harju JK, or simply as Harju, is an Estonian professional football club based in Laagri, Harjumaa. Founded in 2009, the club competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football.

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 and finished the 2025 Meistriliiga season in 7th place with 36 points. During the season, Karel Eerme became the first player from Harju to be called up to the Estonia senior national team. ^[6]

Stadium

Laagri Stadium hosting Harju's Premium Liiga match in 2025

Main article: Laagri Stadium

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. ^[7]

Players

As of 1 September 2025 ^[8]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK   EST Jan Martti Vainula 3 DF   EST Andreas Kaevats 4 DF   EST Andres Järve 5 MF   EST Imre Kartau 6 DF   EST Alexander Bergman (on loan from York United ) 7 MF   EST Reinhard Reimaa 8 MF   GNB Ussa 9 FW   EST Karel Eerme 10 MF   EST Ander Sikk 11 FW   EST Ander-Joosep Kose 13 FW   EST Ramol Sillamaa 14 MF   EST Kirill Antonov

No. Pos. Nation Player 16 FW   EST Kristjan Kriis 17 MF   EST Marten Kelement 20 FW   EST Kristofer Piht 21 DF   GER Nourdine Camara 23 MF   UKR Daniil Rudenko 24 DF   EST Kaspar Laur 25 DF   GHA Yusif Yakubu(on loan from FK Metta ) 47 FW   EST Karl-Erik Ennuste 66 MF   EST Kaspar Rõõmussaar 67 MF   GHA Mahamud Karimu(on loan from FK Metta ) 95 DF   EST Sigvard Suppi 97 GK   LVA Ivans Baturins

For season transfers, see transfers winter 2022–23.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player

Personnel

Current technical staff Position Name Manager Lauri Nuuma Assistant coach Erik Listmann Goalkeeping coach Sten-Marten Vahi Fitness specialist Janar Säkk Physiotherapist Margret Help Management Chief Executive Officer Kalmar Liiv Head of Youth Indrek Nuuma

Managerial history Dates Name 2017–2018 José da Paz 2019–2024 Victor da Silva 2025– Lauri Nuuma

Honours

League

• Esiliiga
  • Winners (2): 2022, 2024

Statistics

League and Cup

Season	Division	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Top goalscorer	Cup
2015	IV liiga E	5	21	11	0	10	52	43	+9	33	Kalmar Liiv (13)
2016	III liiga E	7	22	10	3	9	71	58	+13	33	Ken-Glaid Nool (10)	First round
2017	III liiga N	8	22	7	6	9	53	51	+2	27	Ken-Glaid Nool (26)
2018		3	22	13	2	7	55	42	+13	41	Ken-Glaid Nool (25)
2019		1	22	18	0	4	60	23	+37	54	Ken-Glaid Nool Erik Listmann (16)
2020	II liiga S/W	2	26	19	2	5	105	41	+64	59	Ken-Glaid Nool (35)
2021	Esiliiga B	2	32	20	3	9	88	49	+39	63	Andre Järva (27)
2022	Esiliiga	1	36	24	4	8	97	46	+51	76	Andre Järva (20)
2023	Meistriliiga	10	36	5	8	23	27	61	–34	23	Daniil Rudenko Kaarel Usta (5)	Fourth round
2024	Esiliiga	1	36	22	12	2	110	42	+68	78	Karel Eerme (28)	Fourth round
2025	Meistriliiga	7	36	10	6	20	49	70	–21	36	Karel Eerme (13)	Fourth round

References

1. "MTÜ Harju Jalgpallikool - ESR". www.spordiregister.ee. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
2. "Karel Mustmaa signed by Benfica". SL Benfica. 1 September 2021.
3. "Noor Harju Laagri poolkaitsja sõlmis profilepingu Itaalia Serie B klubiga". ERR (in Estonian). 10 September 2022.
4. "VIDEO | Harju JK Laagri teenis Premium liigas üllatusvõidu Levadia üle". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). 7 May 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
5. "Suurüllatus! Harju Laagri alistas kurioosses kohtumises Nõmme Kalju". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). 30 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
6. Saarnak, Debora (20 October 2025). "Harju Laagri tegevjuht: loodetavasti tuleb varsti tribüüne suuremaks teha". ERR.
7. "PILTUUDIS | Renoveeritud Laagri Arena on ametlikult avatud!". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). 17 September 2025.
8. "Harju JK Laagri". Estonian Football Association. Retrieved 6 March 2024.

External links

• Harju at Estonian Football Association