Albert Prosa
Estonian footballer and national team player
Born in Estonia, a professional footballer played as a forward. Started career at FC Elva before moving to prominent clubs such as FC Flora and JK Narva Trans. Played crucial roles in domestic league competitions and contributed to the Estonian national team during international matches and tournaments. Developed a reputation for strong performances in both club and national settings.
Played for FC Flora and won Meistriliiga titles
Scored goals for the Estonian national team
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