JK Viljandi Tulevik
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Viljandi Tulevik is an Estonia
n 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. In 2011 they decided to reach Meistriliiga
independently and were moved to II liiga.
Season 2006 was very disappointing for the club, as they finished second to last and had to play promotion/relegation play-offs. The games against JK Kalev Tallinn were close, but Tulevik eventually lost on away goals. Tulevik was not relegated though, as JK Maag and Tammeka merged, leaving a Meistriliiga
spot vacant.
Tulevik played in two successive Estonian Cup
finals in 1999 and 2000, losing to Levadia 2–3 and 0–2 respectively.
For recent transfers, see the list of Estonian football transfers winter 2010–11.
Teet Allas
Andre Anis
Aivar Anniste
Urmas Kirs
Dzintar Klavan
Ragnar Klavan
Liivo Leetma
Alari Lell
Marko Lelov
Marek Lemsalu
Pavel Londak
Konstantin Nahk
Raivo Nõmmik
Jan Õun
Taavi Rähn
Lembit Rajala
Meelis Rooba
Maksim Smirnov
Mark Švets
Toomas Tohver
Dmitri Ustritski
Rain Vessenberg
Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko
Lithuania Marius Dovydėnas
Tomas Sirevičius
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, playing in the town of Viljandi
Viljandi
Viljandi is a town and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 19,150 . It is the capital of Viljandi County. The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its town charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe....
.
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
FC Flora Tallinn
MTÜ JK FC Flora is an Estonian 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...
system in 1992-2010. In 2011 they decided to reach 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...
independently and were moved to II liiga.
Season 2006 was very disappointing for the club, as they finished second to last and had to play promotion/relegation play-offs. The games against JK Kalev Tallinn were close, but Tulevik eventually lost on away goals. Tulevik was not relegated though, as JK Maag and Tammeka merged, leaving a 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...
spot vacant.
Tulevik played in two successive 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...
finals in 1999 and 2000, losing to Levadia 2–3 and 0–2 respectively.
Viljandi Tulevik in Estonian football
| Season | League | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Top Goalscorer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 34 | –17 | 5 | |
| 1992–93 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 24 | 88 | –64 | 7 | |
| 1993–94 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 38 | 6 | 19 | |
| 1994–95 | 2S | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 19 | |
| 1995–96 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 34 | –6 | 18 | |
| 1996–97 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 22 | –6 | 20 | |
| 1997–98 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 35 | –3 | 29 | Argo Arbeiter Argo Arbeiter Argo Arbeiter is a retired professional Estonian football striker. He is currently playing in Estonian IV league in club FC Eston Villa.-International career:... (9) |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 25 | –10 | 18 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 57 | 34 | 23 | 53 | Dmitri Ustritski Dmitri Ustritski Dmitri Ustritski is a former Estonian professional footballer. He was playing the position of striker. He spent the prime years of his career playing for JK Viljandi Tulevik. He won a total of 17 international caps for the Estonia national football team.-External links:* *... (16) |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 45 | 34 | 11 | 45 | Marius Dovydėnas Marius Dovydenas Marius Dovydenas is a Lithuanian professional footballer, who plays in Lithuanian A Lyga, for FK Žalgiris Vilnius. He plays the position of midfielder and is 1.71 m tall and weighs 71 kg.-External links:*... (12) |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 37 | 4 | 39 | Dmitri Ustritski (16) |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 51 | 52 | –1 | 36 | 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.... (20) |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 44 | 56 | –12 | 30 | Enver Jääger Enver Jääger Enver Jääger is a former Estonian footballer. He played the position of striker and is 1.80 m tall. He has played two games for the Estonia national football team.-External links:* at Worldfootball.net... (11) |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 53 | –23 | 25 | Dmitri Ustritski (11) |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 46 | 48 | –2 | 47 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 29 | 74 | –45 | 20 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 43 | 80 | –37 | 37 | 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... (8) |
| 2008 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 31 | 74 | –43 | 31 | Jüri Jevdokimov & Markko Kudu (7) |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 51 | Jüri Jevdokimov (14) |
| 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 | 7 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 33 | 62 | –29 | 29 | Aleksandr Kulatšenko (8) |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 54 | Rasmus Luhakooder (23) |
| Total | Esiliiga | 58 | 26 | 6 | 26 | 115 | 104 | 11 | 76 | ||
| Meistriliiga | 455 | 140 | 86 | 229 | 593 | 835 | –242 | 502 | |||
Tulevik Viljandi in Europe
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- R1 = 1st Round
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Current squad
- As of 21 August 2011.
For recent transfers, see the list of Estonian football transfers winter 2010–11.
Notable former players
EstoniaTeet 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:...
Andre Anis
Andre Anis
Andre Anis is a retired football defender from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including JK Viljandi Tulevik.-International career:...
Aivar Anniste
Aivar Anniste
Aivar Anniste is an Estonian footballer, who plays in the Estonian Meistriliiga for FC Flora Tallinn. He plays the position of central midfielder.-Club career:...
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....
Dzintar Klavan
Dzintar Klavan
Dzintar Klavan is a retired association football midfielder from Estonia. He played for FC Flora Tallinn, JK Viljandi Tulevik, and FC Warrior Valga.-International 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:...
Liivo Leetma
Liivo Leetma
Liivo Leetma is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Finnish Kakkonen, for Grankulla IFK. He plays the position of midfielder...
Alari Lell
Alari Lell
Alari Lell is a retired football defender from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including FC Flora Tallinn, JK Tervis Pärnu, JK Viljandi Tulevik and FC Kuressaare.-International career:...
Marko Lelov
Marko Lelov
Marko Lelov is a retired football midfielder from Estonia, who became a football manager after his professional 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:...
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....
Konstantin Nahk
Konstantin Nahk
Konstantin Nahk is an Estonian footballer who plays for Meistriliiga side FC Levadia Tallinn. He is a central midfielder, and is known for his set-piece ability. He had a spell abroad in the Veikkausliiga with FC Jokerit.-Individual:...
Raivo Nõmmik
Raivo Nõmmik
Raivo Nõmmik is a retired football defender from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including JK Tallinna Kalev and JK Viljandi Tulevik.-International career:...
Jan Õun
Jan Õun
Jan Õun is a retired football forward from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including JK Viljandi Tulevik and FC Kuressaare.-International career:...
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:...
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:*...
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:...
Maksim Smirnov
Maksim Smirnov
Maksim Smirnov is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for JK Narva Trans...
Mark Švets
Mark Švets
Mark Švets is a former Estonian international footballer.-Club career:In a much-travelled career, Švets has played for various clubs in Estonia, Russia and Kazakhstan, winning the domestic league title in the latter country...
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:*...
Dmitri Ustritski
Dmitri Ustritski
Dmitri Ustritski is a former Estonian professional footballer. He was playing the position of striker. He spent the prime years of his career playing for JK Viljandi Tulevik. He won a total of 17 international caps for the Estonia national football team.-External links:* *...
Rain Vessenberg
Rain Vessenberg
Rain Vessenberg is a retired football goalkeeper from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including JK Nõmme United and JK Viljandi Tulevik.-International 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....
Lithuania Marius Dovydėnas
Marius Dovydenas
Marius Dovydenas is a Lithuanian professional footballer, who plays in Lithuanian A Lyga, for FK Žalgiris Vilnius. He plays the position of midfielder and is 1.71 m tall and weighs 71 kg.-External links:*...
Tomas Sirevičius
See also: