Aleksandr Dmitrijev
Estonian footballer for FC Flora Tallinn
Born
February 16th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Born in Estonia, a footballer played primarily as a midfielder and had a successful career in domestic and international competitions. Played for FC Flora Tallinn, contributing to the team's achievements in the Meistriliiga. Represented the Estonia national team in several international matches, showcasing skills on a significant platform. Demonstrated leadership and tactical awareness on the field.
Played for FC Flora Tallinn
Represented Estonia in international matches
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