Estonia men's national volleyball team
The Estonia men's national volleyball team (Estonian: Eesti meeste võrkpallikoondis) is controlled by the Estonian Volleyball Federation (Eesti Võrkpalli Liit) and represents Estonia in international volleyball competitions. The team has reached the European Championships six times (2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021).
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| Nickname(s) | Sinilõvid (Blue Lions) | ||
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| Association | Estonian Volleyball Federation | ||
| Confederation | CEV | ||
| Head coach | Alar Rikberg | ||
| FIVB ranking | 42 (as of 1 January 2023) | ||
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| European Championship | |||
| Appearances | 6 (First in 2009) | ||
| Best result | 11th (2015) | ||
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| Medal record | ||
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| European Volleyball League | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2016 Bulgaria | |
| 2018 Czech Republic | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2021 Belgium | |
| Challenger Cup | ||
| 2018 Portugal | |
Results
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
European Championship
| European Championship record | Qualification | |||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | SW | SL | Squad | Pld | W | L | |
| 1948–1991 | Did not enter due to Soviet occupation | |||||||||||
 1993 |
Did not qualify | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 1995–1999 | Did not enter | |||||||||||
 2001 |
Did not qualify | 6[lower-alpha 2] | 4 | 2 | ||||||||
 2003 |
6[lower-alpha 3] | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
 .svg.png.webp){kind=small} 2005 |
6 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
 2007 |
8 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
 2009 |
Group stage | 14th place | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | Squad | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
 2011 |
Playoffs | 12th place | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | Squad | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
  2013 |
Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
 2015 |
Playoffs | 11th place | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | Squad | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2017 |
Group stage | 13th place | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | Squad | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
  .svg.png.webp){kind=small}  2019 |
Group stage | 24th place | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 15 | Squad | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 |
Group stage | 21st place | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | Squad | Host country | |||
  2023 |
TBD | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| Total | 6/32 | 0 Titles | 24 | 3 | 21 | 23 | 65 | 72 | 46 | 26 | ||
- Eliminatory Matches against Ukraine.
- 2nd place in Pool 1 of Category B, not promoted.
- 1st place in Pool 2 of Category B, promoted to Category A.
World League / Nations League
| World League record | ||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | SW | SL | Squad |
| 1990–2015 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2016 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
 2017 |
Final four (Group 3) | 1st place (25th place) | 8 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 7 | Squad |
| Total | 1/28 | 0 Titles | 8 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 7 | |
| Nations League record | ||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2020 |
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
| 2021–2022 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 0/4 | 0 Titles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
From 2018, the World League was replaced by the Nations League.[1]
Challenger Cup
| Challenger Cup record | ||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | SW | SL | Squad |
 2018 |
Final round | 3rd place | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | Squad |
| 2019 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2020–2021 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
 2022 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 1/3 | 0 Titles | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | |
European League
| European League record | ||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | SW | SL | Squad |
| 2004 |
Did not enter | |||||||
| 2005 |
League round | 8th place | 12 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 33 | Squad |
| 2006 |
League round | 8th place | 12 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 34 | Squad |
| 2007–2014 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2015 |
Final four | 4th place | 12 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 13 | Squad |
| 2016 |
Final four | Champions | 8 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 7 | Squad |
| 2017 |
Did not enter | |||||||
| 2018 |
Final four | Champions | 8 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 6 | Squad |
| 2019 |
Final four | 4th place | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 22 | Squad |
| 2020 |
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
| 2021 |
Final four | 3rd place | 8 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 7 | Squad |
 2022 |
League round | 5th place | 6 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | Squad |
| Total | 8/18 | 2 Titles | 74 | 41 | 33 | 140 | 132 | |
Current squad
The following is the roster of Estonia men's national volleyball team for the 2021 Men's European Volleyball Championship
- Head coach: Cédric Énard
- Assistant coach: Loïc Geiler
- Assistant coach: Oliver Lüütsepp
- Athletic trainer:
Andrés Eduardo Esper - Statistic: Alar Rikberg
- Team manager: Robin Ristmäe
| No. | Name | Date of birth | Height | Weight | Spike | Block | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Renet Vanker | 22 September 1998 | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | 71 kg (157 lb) | 336 cm (132 in) | 316 cm (124 in) | Greenyard Maaseik |
| 3 | Karli Allik | 25 September 1996 | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | 82 kg (181 lb) | 340 cm (130 in) | 322 cm (127 in) | United Volleys Frankfurt |
| 4 | Ardo Kreek | 7 August 1986 | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | 100 kg (220 lb) | 355 cm (140 in) | 331 cm (130 in) | Arago de Sète |
| 7 | Renee Teppan | 26 September 1993 | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | 89 kg (196 lb) | 352 cm (139 in) | 337 cm (133 in) | MKS Będzin |
| 8 | Märt Tammearu | 17 March 2001 | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | 330 cm (130 in) | 320 cm (130 in) | Knack Roeselare |
| 9 | Robert Täht | 15 August 1993 | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | 84 kg (185 lb) | 351 cm (138 in) | 334 cm (131 in) | Vôlei São José dos Campos |
| 10 | Silver Maar (L) | 11 February 1999 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | 74 kg (163 lb) | 305 cm (120 in) | 295 cm (116 in) | VK Dukla Liberec |
| 11 | Oliver Venno | 23 May 1990 | 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) | 110 kg (240 lb) | 355 cm (140 in) | 330 cm (130 in) |  Police SC Qatar |
| 12 | Kristo Kollo | 17 January 1990 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | 89 kg (196 lb) | 330 cm (130 in) | 320 cm (130 in) | Tokat Belediye Plevnespor |
| 14 | Rait Rikberg (L) | 30 August 1982 | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | 79 kg (174 lb) | 307 cm (121 in) | 290 cm (110 in) | Bigbank Tartu |
| 16 | Robert Viiber | 31 January 1997 | 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) | 89 kg (196 lb) | 340 cm (130 in) | 324 cm (128 in) |  SCM U Craiova |
| 17 | Timo Tammemaa | 18 November 1991 | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | 93 kg (205 lb) | 363 cm (143 in) | 343 cm (135 in) | Berlin Recycling Volleys |
| 19 | Andri Aganits | 7 September 1993 | 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) | 81 kg (179 lb) | 343 cm (135 in) | 320 cm (130 in) | VfB Friedrichshafen |
| 24 | Albert Hurt | 22 April 1999 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | 335 cm (132 in) | 324 cm (128 in) | WWK Volleys Herrsching |
Statistics
Avo Keel, head coach from 2004 to 2014.
Ardo Kreek has appeared in 244 games for the national team.
Most games for Estonia
- As of 9 September 2021.[2]
| Rank | Player | Years | Games |
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| 1 | Kert Toobal | 2001–present | 308 |
| 2 | Ardo Kreek | 2004–present | 244 |
| 3 | Oliver Venno | 2008–present | 201 |
| 4 | Rait Rikberg | 2007–2021 | 183 |
| 5 | Argo Meresaar | 2000–2013 | 175 |
| 6 | Keith Pupart | 2006–2016 | 170 |
| 7 | Andri Aganits | 2013–present | 166 |
| 8 | Raimo Pajusalu | 2000–2014 | 160 |
| 9 | Janis Sirelpuu | 1998–2011 | 154 |
| 10 | Renee Teppan | 2014–present | 148 |
| 11 | Veiko Lember | 1998–2009 | 143 |
| Robert Täht | 2013–present | 143 | |
| 13 | Jaanus Nõmmsalu | 1999–2013 | 133 |
| 14 | Timo Tammemaa | 2015–present | 128 |
| 15 | Kristjan Õuekallas | 2003–2013 | 124 |
| 16 | Eerik Jago | 2000–2011 | 123 |
| 17 | Sten Esna | 2003–2011 | 112 |
| Andres Toobal | 2010–2017 | 112 | |
| 19 | Henri Treial | 2015–present | 111 |
| 20 | Kristo Kollo | 2014–present | 100 |
Players in bold are still active at club level.
All players with over 100 games are listed in the table.
Head coaches
- As of 9 September 2021.[3]
| Years | Head coach | Pld | W | L | Win % | Major NT tournament appearances | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | (n/a) | 22 | 13 | 9 | 59.1 | ||
| 1996–2000 | Laimons Raudsepp | 27 | 9 | 18 | 33.3 | ||
| 2000–2001 | Andres Toode | 20 | 9 | 11 | 45.0 | ||
| 2001–2003 | Andres Skuin | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53.3 | ||
| 2003–2004 | Pasi Sakari Rautio | 39 | 15 | 24 | 38.5 | ||
| 2004–2014 | Avo Keel | 133 | 57 | 76 | 42.9 | European Championships: 2009, 2011 | |
| 2014–2019 | Gheorghe Crețu | 140 | 92 | 48 | 65.7 | European Championships: 2015, 2017, 2019 | European League: 2016, 2018 |
| 2019–2021 | Cédric Énard | 21 | 16 | 5 | 76.2 | European Championships: 2021 | |
| 2021–2023 | Fabio Soli | ||||||
| 2023– | Alar Rikberg | ||||||
Major NT tournaments include the Olympic Games, the World Championships and the European Championships.
References
- FIVB drastically changes format for 2018 World League and Grand Prix - World of Volley, 19 June 2017
- Mängud koondises (mehed). Volley.ee (in Estonian)
- Mängud koondises (treenerid). Volley.ee (in Estonian)
External links
- Official website (in Estonian)
- FIVB profile
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