Enar Jääger

Estonian footballer and team captain

Enar Jääger - Estonian footballer and team captain
Born

November 18th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Played professional football primarily as a defender. Competed in over 100 international matches for the Estonian national team. Participated in several European club competitions while playing for various teams, notably for FC Flora Tallinn and FC Infonet. Assumed the role of team captain for Estonia during a significant period, leading the team through multiple qualifying campaigns.

Competed in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers

Played for FC Flora Tallinn

Played for FC Infonet

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