{"id":6817,"date":"2018-09-10T12:47:51","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T09:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkkalev.ee\/about-kalev\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T20:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T18:04:40","slug":"about-kalev","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jkkalev.ee\/en\/about-kalev\/","title":{"rendered":"About Kalev"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ABOUT KALEV<\/span>BIG GOALS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header>
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WE SHARE HIGH-LEVEL FOOTBALL EDUCATION, HELPING TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THE TOP, WITH A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
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OUR JOURNEY<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
Tallinna Kalev is an internationally successful football club focused on youth development where nearly 1,300 young players receive football education.<\/div><\/header>
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As the largest and oldest football club in Estonia, we stand for the development and values \u200b\u200bof football. Founded in 1911, the club has played an important role in the history of Estonian football: it has produced players and coaches for the national team as well as for several foreign and domestic clubs.<\/p>\n

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ONE CLUB FOR ALL<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header>
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Throughout our long and proud history, Kalev has created a bond between different generations and communities. Our community and fans show their support for the club with great passion, and we show it with our commitment to building Kalev into a successful and sustainable football club.<\/p>\n

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SOCIAL INITIATIVES<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header>
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MENTAL HEALTH. We encourage everyone to take care of their mental health. We pay special attention to risks and finding solutions.<\/p>\n

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EQUALITY. The love of football unites everyone, regardless of language, religion, skin color, or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

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DISABILITY AWARENESS. We consider people with special needs around us, conduct campaigns and training for adults with special needs.<\/p>\n

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THE BEST FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN ESTONIA, A RISING STAR AMONG ITS KINDS IN EUROPE.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Vision 2035<\/div><\/header>
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VALUES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
We are proud not only of the young football players, but also of the wonderful people who represent Kalev with dignity both on and off the field.<\/div><\/header>
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PERSONALITY. Just as there is only one Messi, there is only one you. <\/span><\/span><\/div>
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INNOVATION. Shine. Try. Discover. Combine. Being ambitious is cool! Get the whole team involved. <\/span><\/span><\/div>
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DEDICATION. Becoming a player involves a series of ups and downs. Love and enjoy everything you do!<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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RESPECT. Reaching the stars is possible if you respect your peers and earn their respect. Let's stick together! <\/span><\/span><\/div>
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TALENTED YOUNG<\/strong> PLAYERS<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
Kalev's motto is to consistently promote the development of young players and create a suitable development environment so that they are world-class in terms of ability and behavior and ready to compete in European arenas.<\/div><\/header>
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Below is a short selection of our latest generation graduates who are playing on European pitches today. This is just one example of Kalev\u2019s youngsters who have decided to continue their journey in professional football. Let\u2019s keep fingers crossed for everyone!<\/p>\n

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ROCCO ROBERT SHEIN<\/h6>\n

Fredrikstad FK
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MAKSIM PASKOT\u0160I<\/h6>\n

KAA Gent
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MARTIN VETKAL<\/h6>\n

FC Dordrecht
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KARL ANDRE VALLNER<\/h6>\n

FCI Levadia
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KRISTOFER K\u00c4IT<\/h6>\n

Portimonense SAD
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CLUB HISTORY<\/span>TALLINNA KALEV

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0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Estonian title<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Kalev was founded in 1911. The club is known for developing talented players for the national youth and adult teams. Kalev connects fans and generations!<\/div><\/header>
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PREPARATORY PERIOD<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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Early football clubs, participation of schoolchildren, good conditions<\/p>\n

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GOLDEN AGE<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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Local derby, full house, 2 titles (1923, 1930), 1924 Paris Olympics<\/p>\n

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SOVIET ERA<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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1955 title, a legend Uno Piir, 6000 spectators, draws with top clubs<\/p>\n

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THE REBIRTH OF THE CLUB<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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Return to the high-level football, focus on youth development<\/p>\n

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