Argo Arbeiter

Estonian footballer and national team member

Argo Arbeiter - Estonian footballer and national team member
Born

December 5th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Born in Estonia, a professional footballer specialized in playing as a defender. Arbeiter had a significant career in club football, representing FC Flora Tallinn. His tenure with the Estonian national team included participation in qualifying matches for the UEFA European Championship. Arbeiter's playing style contributed to team strategies and defensive formations, earning him a place in Estonian football history.

Represented FC Flora Tallinn

Played for the Estonia national team

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