# Põlva FC Lootos

Põlva FC Lootos is an Estonian football club based in Põlva. The club was founded in 1994. Lootospark is their home stadium.

## History

The club was founded in 1994. Lootos played their first season in the second division of the Estonian championship. The club was mostly packed with former Põlva SK Serviti players. The traditional colours of Lootos are black and yellow. Club colours are inspired by the kit of German football club BVB. The women's team is more successful in Estonia and have played in the highest level of country Meistriliiga, while the men's team resides in the fifth Division

## Stadium

Lootos' home stadium is a recently built 4G artificial ground Lootospark which holds a capacity of 600 and has an under-soil heating system.

## Sponsors

| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
| 1994–1995 | Marat | None |
| 1995–1996 | Erima | None |
| 1997–1998 | Adidas | Eesti Gaas |
| 1998–2003 | Umbro | KWH Pipe |
| 2004–2007 | Umbro | Enerel |
| 2008–2009 | Umbro | Komatsu |
| 2010–2014 | Nike | Värska Originaal |
| 2015–2022 | Nike | Lootos |
| 2023– | Nike | COOP |

## Men's team
### Current squad

    As of 10 April 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | EST | Markus Villako |
| 3 | DF | EST | Valeri Dobrovolski |
| 4 | MF | EST | Karl-Kristofer Hirmo |
| 7 | FW | EST | Priit Rahuelu |
| 8 | MF | EST | Andre Kukk |
| 10 | FW | EST | Temari Nuuma |
| 11 | MF | EST | Kristjan Pundonen |
| 12 | DF | EST | Maik Kolats |
| 13 | MF | EST | Tambet Toim |
| 14 | DF | EST | Kert Preeden |
| 17 | FW | EST | Martin Vahtra |
| 20 | MF | EST | Risto Saarniit |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 39 | GK | EST | Henri Loeg |
| 69 | GK | EST | Roomet Kõiv |
| 21 | MF | EST | Elon Holger Vaab |
| 23 | FW | EST | Markus Lina |
| 26 | DF | EST | Jürgen Juks |
| 29 | DF | EST | Rasmus Mathias Mõttus |
| 31 | DF | EST | Helander Vist |
| 55 | MF | IND | Sharib Khan |
| 77 | MF | EST | Tauri Kolk |
| 91 | MF | EST | Markus Mäeots |
| 92 | MF | EST | Oliver Berg |

### Player of the Year

* 2022 Temari Nuuma
* 2021 Tauri Kolk
* 2020 Markus Villako
* 2019 Jürgen Juks
* 2018 Jürgen Juks
* 2017 Jürgen Juks
* 2016 Priit Rahuelu
* 2015 Priit Rahuelu
* 2014 Raigo Orti
* 2013 Tauri Kolk
* 2012 Erik Listmann
* 2011 Egon Kasuk
* 2010 Alar Alve
* 2009 Alar Alve
* 2008 Alar Alve

## League results since 1994

| Season | League | Position | Points | Goals | Notes |
| 1994–95 | II league | 4 | 6 | 16:36 | |
| 1994–95 | II league | DNF | 7 | 9:21 | relegation |
| 1995–96 | III league South | 5 | 0 | 11:57 | relegation |
| 1995–96 | III-IV league play-off | 2 | 12 | 24:22 | promotion |
| 1996–97 | III league South | 5 | 3 | 12:33 | relegation |
| 1996–97 | III-IV league play-off | 1 | 9 | 11:2 | promotion |
| 1997–98 | III league South | 6. | 6 | 8:44 | relegation |
| 1996–97 | III-IV league play-off | 5 | 13 | 22:29 | |
| 1998 | IV league | 6 | 3 | 11:47 | |
| 1999 | IV league | 2 | 37 | 54:40 | promotion |
| 2000 | III league South | 6 | 4 | 18:108 | |
| 2001 | III league South | 9 | 16 | 26:60 | relegation |
| 2002 | IV league | 7 | 25 | 38:44 | |
| 2003 | IV league | 7 | 19 | 33:56 | |
| 2004 | IV league | 8. | 14 | 31:61 | |
| 2005 | IV league | 4. | 37 | 48:35 | |
| 2006 | IV league | 2. | 45 | 69:25 | promotion |
| 2007 | III league South | 5. | 38 | 65:40 | |
| 2008 | III league South | 3. | 39 | 79:39 | |
| 2009 | III league South | 6. | 31 | 55:54 | |
| 2010 | III league South | 3. | 47 | 51:24 | |
| 2011 | III league South | 5. | 41 | 70:15 | |
| 2012 | III league South | 6. | 33 | 50:52 | |
| 2013 | III league South | 8. | 30 | 52:41 | |
| 2014 | III league South | 4. | 42 | 49:34 | |
| 2015 | III league South | 4. | 36 | 42:33 | |
| 2016 | III league South | 10. | 16 | 16:68 | relegation |
| 2017 | IV league South | 5. | 21 | 51:41 | promotion |
| 2018 | III league South | 11. | 18 | 39:72 | relegation |
| 2019 | IV league South | 5. | 19 | 38:60 | |
| 2020 | III league South | 10. | 14 | 32:111 | relegation |
| 2021 | III league South | 11. | 17 | 45:77 | relegation |
| 2022 | III league South | 9. | 18 | 53:64 | |
| 2023 | III league South | 5. | 33 | 61:77 | |
Legend :
* Color indication
* II league tier
* III league tier
* IV league tier

## Management
### Current backroom staff
#### First Team

| Position | Staff |
| Head Coach | Avo Jakovits |
| Assistant Coach | Temari Nuuma |
| Fitness Coach | Denis Pavlov |
| Captain | Jürgen Juks |
Last updated: 1 October 2022 Source:

### Team managers history

| Position | Staff |
| 1994-1997 | Bruno Rammo |
| 1997-1999 | Indrek Käo |
| 2000 | Kaido-Meinhard Kukli |
| 2001-2002 | Gerd Vahtra |
| 2002-2004 | Ivan Mihnovitch |
| 2005-2011 | Avo Jakovits |
| 2011-2016 | Kaido-Meinhard Kukli |
| 2016 | Margus Nemvalts |
| 2016 | Indrek Käo |
| 2017-2018 | Kaido-Meinhard Kukli |
| 2019-2020 | Rauno Puusepp |
| 2021 - | Avo Jakovits |
Last updated: 20 December 2020 Source:

#### Non-playing staff

| Position | Staff |
| Club President | Annika Aust |
| Member of Board, Vice president | Jürgen Juks |
| Member of Board, Head of Youth Coaching | Avo Jakovits |
| Member of Board | Ivan Mihnovitš |
| Member of Board | Jagne Roodes |
| CEO | Indrek Käo |
| Head of Womens 1st Team, Under 14s Coach | Kaido-Meinhard Kukli |
| Under-18,16 and 13s Coach | Avo Jakovits |
| Under-12-11s, Coach | Temari Nuuma |
| Girls Under-16s, 6-7s Coach | Ave-Lii Laas |
| Girls Under-12s, 5-6s Coach | Kristin Kukli |
Last updated: 30 March 2024 Source: Board of Club