Gert Kams
Estonian footballer and midfielder
Born
May 25th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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A professional footballer, played as a midfielder predominantly in the Estonian leagues and represented the national team. Began the career at Flora Tallinn, contributing significantly to the club's successes. Later played in various international leagues, including stints in Finland and Azerbaijan, while also earning caps for the Estonian national team in international competitions.
Played for Flora Tallinn
Competed in international matches for Estonia
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