Paide Linnameeskond

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Paide Linnameeskond
Paide Linnameeskond logo.png
Full namePaide Linnameeskond
Founded2004;20 years ago (2004)
Ground Paide linnastaadion
Capacity500 [1]
PresidentVeiko Veskimäe
Manager Ivan Stojković
League Meistriliiga
2023 Meistriliiga, 4th of 10
Website Club website

Paide Linnameeskond, commonly known as simply Paide, is an Estonian professional football club based in Paide that competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football. The club's home ground is Paide linnastaadion.

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Founded in 2004, the club has played in the Meistriliiga since 2009 and has never been relegated. Paide Linnameeskond have won one Estonian Cup in 2021–22, and one Estonian Supercup in 2023.

History

Paide Linnameeskond was founded in 2004 as a satellite club of Flora. The team entered the Western division of the IV liiga and saw four consecutive promotions from 2005 to 2008, when they were promoted to the Meistriliiga. Paide Linnameeskond finished their first season in the Estonian top flight in ninth place, but escaped relegation by defeating Warrior 2–1 on aggregate in the play-offs. [2]

In July 2010, former Paide Linnameeskond player Meelis Rooba was appointed as manager. The club reached the 2014–15 Estonian Cup final, but lost to Nõmme Kalju 0–2. [2] Rooba resigned as manager after the 2016 season and was replaced by another former player, Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko. Under Zahovaiko Paide Linnameeskond established itself as one of the top teams in the top flight, finishing 5th in 2018, 4th in 2019, and 2nd in 2020, earning their first ever European place finish. Zahovaiko left Paide after leading the club to third in the 2021 season, being replaced by former player and Estonian national team coach Karel Voolaid. [3]

In June 2021, Paide Linnameeskond announced its formal affiliation with the Gambian football club Real de Banjul. [4] Throughout the cooperation between Paide Linnameeskond and Real de Banjul, multiple Gambian footballers have used Paide as a stepping stone, including Alassana Jatta and Muhammed Sanneh.

On 21 May 2022, Paide lifted their first-ever trophy after defeating Nõmme Kalju 1–0 in the Estonian Cup final, with Siim Luts scoring the winning goal in the 109th minute.

The 2022–23 season saw Paide win their first European ties against FC Dinamo Tbilisi and FC Ararat-Armenia in the Europa Conference League first and second qualifying rounds, both on penalties. Paide hosted European matches at both rounds at the 1,500-capacity Pärnu Rannastaadion due to their own 500-capacity Paide linnastaadion not meeting UEFA Category 2 Stadium requirements. Their third qualifying round home debut, a 2-0 defeat to R.S.C. Anderlecht of Belgium, was played at the 14,336-capacity Lilleküla Stadium.

Stadium

Paide Linnameeskond's home ground is the 500-seat Paide linnastaadion. In 2021, Paide announced their plan to construct a new and modern football stadium, which the club is aiming to have ready by 2026. [5] In winter and early spring months, Paide Linnameeskond play their home matches at the 438-seat Paide kunstmuruväljak artificial turf ground. [6]

For European fixtures, Paide uses Pärnu Rannastaadion as their home ground due to Paide linnastaadion not meeting UEFA Category 2 Stadium requirements. The club has also used larger venues Kadriorg Stadium and A. Le Coq Arena as their home in their European ties.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsorRef
2011–2015 Nike Verston [7] [8]
2016–2017Enemat
2018–2021Verston
2021–2023Exmet, Verston
2024– Capelli Sport Verston

Players

Current squad

As of 9 February, 2024 [9] [10]

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Mihkel Aksalu
4 DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Robin Kane
5 DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Gerdo Juhkam
6 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Patrik Kristal
7 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Herol Riiberg
8 FW Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Henrik Ojamaa
9 FW Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Kristofer Piht
10 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Andre Frolov (captain)
11 FW Flag of Cameroon.svg  CMR Ngu Abega Enyang
12 DF Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Abdul Yusif
14 FW Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Robi Saarma
15 DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Hindrek Ojamaa
16 MF Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Predrag Medic
No.Pos.NationPlayer
17 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Dimitri Jepihhin
19 FW Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Siim Luts
24 DF Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Dehninio Muringen
27 DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Nikita Baranov
28 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Oskar Hõim
29 DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Joseph Saliste
30 MF Flag of The Gambia.svg  GAM Alieu Gibba
33 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Karl Mööl
41 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Daniel Luts
42 MF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Silver Alex Kelder
56 GK Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Mattias Sapp
80 FW Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Thomas Agyepong
99 GK Flag of The Gambia.svg  GAM Ebrima Jarju

Out on loan

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
— DF Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Siim Aer(at Kuressaare until 31 December 2024)
— FW Flag of Senegal.svg  SEN Mechini Gomis(at Al-Sailiya until 30 June 2024)
No.Pos.NationPlayer
— FW Flag of Estonia.svg  EST Sten Jakob Viidas (at KPV Kokkola until 31 December 2024)

For season transfers, see transfers winter 2022–23 and transfers summer 2023.

Reserves and academy

Club officials

Honours

Seasons and statistics

Seasons

SeasonDivisionPosPldWDLGFGAGDPtsTop goalscorer Cup Supercup
2004 IV liiga 6187474155−1425 Flag of Estonia.svg Ergo Eelmäe (14)
2005 32215076025+3545 Flag of Estonia.svg Rauno Rikberg (18)
2006 III liiga 122154310032+6849 Flag of Estonia.svg Rauno Rikberg (48)
2007 II liiga 126201510835+7361 Flag of Estonia.svg Rauno Rikberg (34) First round
2008 Esiliiga 4361412105844+1454 Flag of Estonia.svg Karel Voolaid (9) Second round
2009 Meistriliiga 93664262197−7622 Flag of Estonia.svg Meelis Rooba (5) Third round
2010 83667233079−4925 Flag of Estonia.svg Mihail Ištšuk (6) Second round
2011 636136174051−1145 Flag of Estonia.svg Tiit Tikenberg (10) Second round
2012 636119163452−1842 Flag of Estonia.svg Stanislav Goldberg (7) Semi-finals
2013 536152194358−1547 Flag of Estonia.svg Andre Mägi
Flag of Estonia.svg Lauri Varendi (7)		 Third round
2014 63698193967−2835 Flag of Estonia.svg Rasmus Tomson (8) Fourth round
2015 73696215073−2333 Flag of Estonia.svg Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko (17) Runners-up
2016 636146165861−348 Flag of Estonia.svg Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko (19) Third round
2017 636108184788−4138 Flag of Estonia.svg Magnar Vainumäe (8) Semi-finals
2018 536149136474−1051 Flag of Nigeria.svg Samson Iyede (12) Third round
2019 43623587830+4874 Flag of The Gambia.svg Alassana Jatta (13) Quarter-finals
2020 23021188043+3764 Flag of Uganda.svg Edrisa Lubega (14) Fourth round
2021 33218866635+3162 Flag of Estonia.svg Henri Anier (26) Fourth round Runners-up
2022 33619898437+4765 Flag of Estonia.svg Robi Saarma (16) Winners
2023 436131495034+1653 Flag of Estonia.svg Siim Luts (6) Quarter-finals Winners

Europe

SeasonCompetitionRoundOpponentHomeAway Agg.
2020–21 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Flag of Lithuania.svg Žalgiris — 0–2 —
2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League First qualifying round Flag of Poland.svg Śląsk Wrocław 1–2 0–2 1–4
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League First qualifying round Flag of Georgia.svg Dinamo Tbilisi 1–2 ( a.e.t. ) 3–2 4–4 (6–5 p)
Second qualifying round Flag of Armenia.svg Ararat-Armenia 0−0 ( a.e.t. ) 0–0 0–0 (5–3 p)
Third qualifying round Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Anderlecht 0–2 0–3 0–5
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League First qualifying round Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg B36 Tórshavn 0–2 ( a.e.t. ) 0–0 0–2

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References

  1. ↑ "Paide linna staadion" (in Estonian). Eesti Spordiregister. 25 January 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Paide Linnameeskonna ajalugu" [History of Paide Linnameeskond] (in Estonian). Paide Linnameeskond.
  3. ↑ "Uus peatreener on Karel Voolaid" [Karel Voolaid is the new head coach] (in Estonian). Paide Linnameeskond.
  4. ↑ "Paide alustas koostööd Jatta ja Sannehi kasvatajaklubiga" [Paide starts cooperation with youth club of Jatta and Sanneh] (in Estonian). Soccernet.
  5. ↑ "HOOAJALÕPU SUUR INTERVJUU | Veiko Veskimäe tulemustest, peatreenerivahetusest, ambitsioonidest ja suurtest plaanidest". Paide Linnameeskond (in Estonian). 30 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Paide kunstmuruväljak sai uued tribüünid". Tre Raadio - Kesk-Eesti (in Estonian). 4 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Paide Linnameeskond Kit History". Football Kit Archive. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Tere tulemast, Capelli Sport!". Paide Linnameeskond (in Estonian). 27 February 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Meeskond" [Team] (in Estonian). Paide Linnameeskond.
  10. ↑ "Paide Linnameeskond". Estonian Football Association. Retrieved 3 March 2023.

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