Marko Kristal
Estonian footballer and manager

Born
June 2nd, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Played as a midfielder, primarily with the Estonian national team and clubs like Flora Tallinn. Managed various teams in Estonia after retiring as a player. Played an integral role in the development of football in the country post-independence. Participated in the historic qualifying campaigns for major tournaments during the 1990s and 2000s.
Represented Estonia in over 100 international matches
Competed domestically with Flora Tallinn
Managed multiple Estonian clubs after retirement
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