Estonia national under-21 football team
national association football team
The Estonia national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Estonia and is controlled by the Estonian Football Association.
As a European under-21 team, Estonia competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, held every two years. To date Estonia haven't yet qualified for the finals tournament. The team also competes in the biennial Under-21 Baltic Cup, winning the tournament in 2014.
Coaching staff
As of 16 October 2024
Players
Current squad
The following players were called-up for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches.
Match dates: 11 and 15 October 2024
Opposition: Israel and Kosovo
Caps and goals correct as of: 15 October 2024, after the match against Kosovo
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last twelve months.
INJ Withdrew due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Retired from the national team.
Competitive record
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
1978 to 1992 - see Soviet Union
Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
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