Kaarel Kiidron
Estonian footballer, FC Flora Tallinn player
Born in 1990, Kiidron established a career as a professional footballer in Estonia. Played primarily as a defender, Kiidron's tenure at FC Flora Tallinn included multiple league titles. His career also extended to international play, where participation in the Estonian national team highlighted his competitive skill. Kiidron contributed to the team during various European qualifying campaigns.
Played for FC Flora Tallinn
Represented the Estonian national team
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