Põlva FC Lootos

Põlva FC Lootos
Full namePõlva Football Club Lootos
Founded27 October 1994; 30 years ago (27 October 1994)
GroundLootospark, Põlva
Capacity600[1]
PresidentAnnika Aust[2]
ManagerAvo Jakovits
LeagueIII Liiga South
2020III Liiga South, 10th
Websitehttp://www.fclootos.ee/

Põlva FC Lootos is an Estonian football club based in Põlva. The club was founded in 1994. Lootospark is their home stadium.

History

The club was founded in 1994. Lootos played their first season in the second division of the Estonian championship. The club was mostly packed with former Põlva SK Serviti players. The traditional colours of Lootos are black and yellow. Club colours are inspired by the kit of German football club BVB. The women's team is more successful in Estonia and have played in the highest level of country Meistriliiga, while the men's team resides in the fifth Division

Stadium

Lootos' home stadium is a recently built 4G artificial ground Lootospark which holds a capacity of 600 and has an under-soil heating system.

Sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1994–1995 Marat None
1995–1996 Erima None
1997–1998 Adidas Eesti Gaas
1998–2003 Umbro KWH Pipe
2004–2007 Enerel
2008–2009 Komatsu
2010–2014 Nike Värska Originaal
2015–2022 Lootos
2023– COOP

Men's team

Current squad

As of 10 April 2024[3]

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 Estonia EST Markus Villako
3 DF Estonia EST Valeri Dobrovolski
4 MF Estonia EST Karl-Kristofer Hirmo
7 FW Estonia EST Priit Rahuelu
8 MF Estonia EST Andre Kukk
10 FW Estonia EST Temari Nuuma
11 MF Estonia EST Kristjan Pundonen
12 DF Estonia EST Maik Kolats
13 MF Estonia EST Tambet Toim
14 DF Estonia EST Kert Preeden
17 FW Estonia EST Martin Vahtra
20 MF Estonia EST Risto Saarniit
No. Pos. Nation Player
39 GK Estonia EST Henri Loeg
69 GK Estonia EST Roomet Kõiv
21 MF Estonia EST Elon Holger Vaab
23 FW Estonia EST Markus Lina
26 DF Estonia EST Jürgen Juks
29 DF Estonia EST Rasmus Mathias Mõttus
31 DF Estonia EST Helander Vist
55 MF India IND Sharib Khan
77 MF Estonia EST Tauri Kolk
91 MF Estonia EST Markus Mäeots
92 MF Estonia EST Oliver Berg

Player of the Year

  • 2022 Estonia Temari Nuuma
  • 2021 Estonia Tauri Kolk
  • 2020 Estonia Markus Villako
  • 2019 Estonia Jürgen Juks
  • 2018 Estonia Jürgen Juks
  • 2017 Estonia Jürgen Juks
  • 2016 Estonia Priit Rahuelu
  • 2015 Estonia Priit Rahuelu
  • 2014 Estonia Raigo Orti
  • 2013 Estonia Tauri Kolk
  • 2012 Estonia Erik Listmann
  • 2011 Estonia Egon Kasuk
  • 2010 Estonia Alar Alve
  • 2009 Estonia Alar Alve
  • 2008 Estonia Alar Alve

League results since 1994

Season League Position Points Goals Notes
1994–95 II league 4 6 16:36
1994–95 II league DNF 7 9:21 relegation relegation
1995–96 III league South 5 0 11:57 relegation relegation
1995–96 III-IV league play-off 2 12 24:22 promotion promotion
1996–97 III league South 5 3 12:33 relegation relegation
1996–97 III-IV league play-off 1 9 11:2 promotion promotion
1997–98 III league South 6. 6 8:44 relegation relegation
1996–97 III-IV league play-off 5 13 22:29
1998 IV league 6 3 11:47
1999 IV league 2 37 54:40 promotion promotion
2000 III league South 6 4 18:108
2001 III league South 9 16 26:60 relegation relegation
2002 IV league 7 25 38:44
2003 IV league 7 19 33:56
2004 IV league 8. 14 31:61
2005 IV league 4. 37 48:35
2006 IV league 2. 45 69:25 promotion promotion
2007 III league South 5. 38 65:40
2008 III league South 3. 39 79:39
2009 III league South 6. 31 55:54
2010 III league South 3. 47 51:24
2011 III league South 5. 41 70:15
2012 III league South 6. 33 50:52
2013 III league South 8. 30 52:41
2014 III league South 4. 42 49:34
2015 III league South 4. 36 42:33
2016 III league South 10. 16 16:68 relegation relegation
2017 IV league South 5. 21 51:41 promotion promotion
2018 III league South 11. 18 39:72 relegation relegation
2019 IV league South 5. 19 38:60
2020 III league South 10. 14 32:111 relegation relegation
2021 III league South 11. 17 45:77 relegation relegation
2022 III league South 9. 18 53:64
2023 III league South 5. 33 61:77
Legend
Color indication
II league tier
III league tier
IV league tier

Women's team

Main article: FC Lootos Põlva (women)

Management

Current backroom staff

First Team

Position Staff
Head Coach Estonia Avo Jakovits
Assistant Coach Estonia Temari Nuuma
Fitness Coach Estonia Denis Pavlov
Captain Estonia Jürgen Juks

Last updated: 1 October 2022
Source: [1]

Team managers history

Position Staff
1994-1997 Estonia Bruno Rammo
1997-1999 Estonia Indrek Käo
2000 Estonia Kaido-Meinhard Kukli
2001-2002 Estonia Gerd Vahtra
2002-2004 Estonia Ivan Mihnovitch
2005-2011 Estonia Avo Jakovits
2011-2016 Estonia Kaido-Meinhard Kukli
2016 Estonia Margus Nemvalts
2016 Estonia Indrek Käo
2017-2018 Estonia Kaido-Meinhard Kukli
2019-2020 Estonia Rauno Puusepp
2021 - Estonia Avo Jakovits

Last updated: 20 December 2020
Source: [2]

Non-playing staff

Position Staff
Club President Estonia Annika Aust
Member of Board, Vice president Estonia Jürgen Juks
Member of Board, Head of Youth Coaching Estonia Avo Jakovits
Member of Board Estonia Ivan Mihnovitš
Member of Board Estonia Jagne Roodes
CEO Estonia Indrek Käo
Head of Womens 1st Team, Under 14s Coach Estonia Kaido-Meinhard Kukli
Under-18,16 and 13s Coach Estonia Avo Jakovits
Under-12-11s, Coach Estonia Temari Nuuma
Girls Under-16s, 6-7s Coach Estonia Ave-Lii Laas
Girls Under-12s, 5-6s Coach Estonia Kristin Kukli

Last updated: 30 March 2024
Source: Board of Club

References

  1. ^ "Description of stadium". FC Lootos. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. ^ FC Lootos Retrieved 20 December 2020/
  3. ^ "Eesti Jalgpalli Liit – PÕLVA FC LOOTOS (2024)". jalgpall.ee. Retrieved 10 April 2024.