Ats Purje
Estonian footballer with club success
Born
August 3rd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Born in Estonia, played as a forward in football. Started professional career with FC Flora Tallinn. Played in multiple Estonian leagues and had a significant role in Estonian national football team. Competed in European competitions representing clubs, enhancing the visibility of Estonian football on the international stage.
Played for FC Flora Tallinn
Represented Estonian national team
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