Põlva FC Lootos
Põlva FC Lootos is an Estonian football club based in Põlva. The club was founded in 1994. Lootospark is their home stadium.
| Full name | Põlva Football Club Lootos | ||
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| Founded | 27 October 1994 | ||
| Ground | Lootospark, Põlva | ||
| Capacity | 600[1] | ||
| President | Annika Aust[2] | ||
| Manager | Avo Jakovits | ||
| League | III Liiga South | ||
| 2020 | III Liiga South, 10th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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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. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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League results since 1994
| Season | League | Position | Points | Goals | Notes |
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| 1994–95 | II league | 4 | 6 | 16:36 | |
| 1994–95 | II league | DNF | 7 | 9:21 | relegation |
| 1995–96 | III league South | 5 | 0 | 11:57 | relegation |
| 1995–96 | III-IV league play-off | 2 | 12 | 24:22 | promotion |
| 1996–97 | III league South | 5 | 3 | 12:33 | relegation |
| 1996–97 | III-IV league play-off | 1 | 9 | 11:2 | promotion |
| 1997–98 | III league South | 6. | 6 | 8:44 | 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 |
| 2000 | III league South | 6 | 4 | 18:108 | |
| 2001 | III league South | 9 | 16 | 26:60 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 2017 | IV league South | 5. | 21 | 51:41 | promotion |
| 2018 | III league South | 11. | 18 | 39:72 | relegation |
| 2019 | IV league South | 5. | 19 | 38:60 | |
| 2020 | III league South | 10. | 14 | 32:111 | relegation |
| 2021 | III league South | 11. | 17 | 45:77 | relegation |
| 2022 | III league South | 9. | 18 | 53:64 | |
| 2023 | III league South | 5. | 33 | 61:77 | |
| Color indication |
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| II league tier |
| III league tier |
| IV league tier |
Women's team
Management
First Team
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Avo Jakovits |
| Assistant Coach | Temari Nuuma |
| Fitness Coach | Denis Pavlov |
| Captain | Jürgen Juks |
Team managers history
Non-playing staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Club President | Annika Aust |
| Member of Board, Vice president | Jürgen Juks |
| Member of Board, Head of Youth Coaching | Avo Jakovits |
| Member of Board | Ivan Mihnovitš |
| Member of Board | Jagne Roodes |
| CEO | Indrek Käo |
| Head of Womens 1st Team, Under 14s Coach | Kaido-Meinhard Kukli |
| Under-18,16 and 13s Coach | Avo Jakovits |
| Under-12-11s, Coach | Temari Nuuma |
| Girls Under-16s, 6-7s Coach | Ave-Lii Laas |
| Girls Under-12s, 5-6s Coach | Kristin Kukli |
Last updated: 30 March 2024
Source: Board of Club
References
- "Description of stadium". FC Lootos. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- FC Lootos Retrieved 20 December 2020/
- "Eesti Jalgpalli Liit – PÕLVA FC LOOTOS (2024)". jalgpall.ee. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
External links
- Official website (in Estonian)
- JK Lootos Facebook (in Estonian)