Harju JK Laagri
| Full name | Harju Jalgpallikool Laagri | ||
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| Founded | 27 August 2009 | ||
| Ground | Laagri kunstmurustaadion | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
| Chairman | Kalmar Liiv | ||
| Manager | Lauri Nuuma | ||
| League | Meistriliiga | ||
| 2025 | Meistriliiga, 7th of 10 | ||
| Website | https://harjujk.ee/ | ||
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Harju Jalgpallikool Laagri, commonly known as Harju JK, or simply as Harju, is an Estonian professional football club based in Laagri, Harjumaa. Founded in 2009, the club competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football.
Harju entered senior football in 2015, debuted in Meistriliiga in 2023 and competes in the top flight again since 2025.
History
Harju Jalgpallikool was founded on 27 August 2009[1] with the aim of focusing on youth football and developing players for the Estonian national youth teams and foreign academies. Harju JK entered senior football in 2015, when their first team entered IV Liiga, the lowest division in Estonian football.
In 2019, Harju JK appointed Portuguese Victor da Silva as their manager and in the following seasons gained promotion four consecutive seasons. During the period, Harju's team consisted mostly of their youth system players, which resulted in youth prospects Karel Mustmaa signing a three-year professional contract with Benfica[2] and Imre Kartau moving to Venezia F.C.[3] Harju JK won Esiliiga in the 2022 season and were promoted to Estonian top flight Premium Liiga for the first time in its history. Despite a number of strong performances,[4][5] the club finished the 2023 season in last place with 23 points and were relegated back to Esiliiga. Harju won promotion back to top flight at their first attempt as the 2024 Esiliiga champions and finished the 2025 Meistriliiga season in 7th place with 36 points. During the season, Karel Eerme became the first player from Harju to be called up to the Estonia senior national team.[6]
Stadium
Laagri Stadium has been the home ground of Harju JK since the club's establishment. The multi-purpose stadium is located just 200 metres from the border of capital city Tallinn. The stadium was renovated in 2025, as new artificial turf surface was installed and a 500-capacity wooden stand was constructed.[7]
Players
First-team squad
- As of 5 March 2026[8]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel
Honours
League
Statistics
League and Cup
| Season | Division | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Top goalscorer | Cup |
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| 2015 | IV liiga E | 5 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 52 | 43 | +9 | 33 | Kalmar Liiv (13) | |
| 2016 | III liiga E | 7 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 71 | 58 | +13 | 33 | Ken-Glaid Nool (10) | First round |
| 2017 | III liiga N | 8 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 27 | Ken-Glaid Nool (26) | |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 55 | 42 | +13 | 41 | Ken-Glaid Nool (25) | ||
| 2019 | 1 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 23 | +37 | 54 | Ken-Glaid Nool Erik Listmann (16) | ||
| 2020 | II liiga S/W | 2 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 105 | 41 | +64 | 59 | Ken-Glaid Nool (35) | |
| 2021 | Esiliiga B | 2 | 32 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 88 | 49 | +39 | 63 | Andre Järva (27) | |
| 2022 | Esiliiga | 1 | 36 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 97 | 46 | +51 | 76 | Andre Järva (20) | |
| 2023 | Meistriliiga | 10 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 27 | 61 | –34 | 23 | Daniil Rudenko Kaarel Usta (5) |
Fourth round |
| 2024 | Esiliiga | 1 | 36 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 110 | 42 | +68 | 78 | Karel Eerme (28) | Fourth round |
| 2025 | Meistriliiga | 7 | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 49 | 70 | –21 | 36 | Karel Eerme (13) | Fourth round |
References
- ^ "MTÜ Harju Jalgpallikool - ESR". www.spordiregister.ee. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Karel Mustmaa signed by Benfica". SL Benfica. 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Noor Harju Laagri poolkaitsja sõlmis profilepingu Itaalia Serie B klubiga". ERR (in Estonian). 10 September 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO | Harju JK Laagri teenis Premium liigas üllatusvõidu Levadia üle". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). 7 May 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Suurüllatus! Harju Laagri alistas kurioosses kohtumises Nõmme Kalju". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). 30 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Saarnak, Debora (20 October 2025). "Harju Laagri tegevjuht: loodetavasti tuleb varsti tribüüne suuremaks teha". ERR.
- ^ "PILTUUDIS | Renoveeritud Laagri Arena on ametlikult avatud!". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Harju JK Laagri". Estonian Football Association (in Estonian). Retrieved 5 March 2026.
External links
- Harju at Estonian Football Association