Siim Roops

Estonian footballer with national team role

Siim Roops - Estonian footballer with national team role
Born

March 4th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Played professional football as a defender. Key achievements include representing the Estonian national team in international competitions. Played for various clubs in Estonia, including FC Flora and FC Kuressaare. Contributed significantly to the teams through defensive skills and experience.

Represented Estonia in international matches

Played for FC Flora in the Meistriliiga

Contributed to FC Kuressaare's lineup

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