Mart Poom is regarded as one of the greatest Estonian footballers of all time.
He was awarded the Order of the White Star, 4th Class for his contributions to football.
He played for Derby County, where he became a fan favorite and the first Estonian in the Premier League.
Биография
Early Life
Mart Aro Poom was born on February 3, 1972, in Tallinn, Estonia, and grew up in the Mustamäe district. He excelled academically, graduating with a gold medal from Tallinn Secondary School No. 49. Although he enrolled at Tallinn University of Technology, Poom chose to pursue a career in football instead of completing his studies.
Career
Poom's football journey began with Tallinna Lõvid before he moved to the Soviet Second League club Sport Tallinn in 1989. His professional career took off when he joined Finnish club Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) in 1992, followed by a return to Estonia with FC Flora. In 1993, he transferred to FC Wil 1900 in Switzerland, marking his first significant move abroad. Poom made his way to England in 1994, signing with Portsmouth F.C. and later playing for Derby County, where he became the first Estonian to compete in the Premier League. His career also included stints at Sunderland A.F.C., Arsenal F.C., and Watford F.C., showcasing his skills as a goalkeeper.
Poom's international career began in 1992, where he made his debut for the Estonia national team in a historic match against Slovenia. Over his international career, he earned 120 caps and was recognized as Estonia's greatest player of the last 50 years by the Estonian Football Association in 2003. He concluded his international career with a testimonial match in 2009.
Personal Life
Mart Poom is married to Lissel, and they have three sons: Markus, Andreas, and Patrick. Markus has followed in his father's footsteps as a footballer, while Andreas has pursued a career in music. Poom is currently the goalkeeping coach for the Estonia national team, continuing his legacy in football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Early career
Poom started playing football with Tallinna Lõvid (English: Lions of Tallinn), before moving to Soviet Second League club Sport Tallinn in 1989.
KuPS
In 1992, Poom joined Finnish Veikkausliiga club KuPS. He played only 9 games in Finland, before returning to Estonia.
Flora
Back in Estonia, Poom and signed for Meistriliiga club Flora, the successor of the Lõvid team.
Wil
On 1 August 1993, Poom left Flora and joined Nationalliga B side Wil for a reported transfer fee of £128,000.
Portsmouth
On 4 August 1994, Poom moved to England and signed for First Division side Portsmouth for a reported transfer fee of £170,000. He made four league appearances for Portsmouth.
Flora (loan)
In 1995, Poom joined his former club Flora on loan, where he broke the club record by keeping a clean sheet for 756 minutes.
Derby County
On 26 March 1997, Poom joined Derby County for a reported transfer fee of £595,000, following a strong performance for Estonia (a 0–0 draw against Scotland, in a rearranged match played in Monaco). He made his Premier League debut on 5 April 1997, against Manchester United in Derby's 3–2 away win at Old Trafford, becoming the first player from Estonia to play in the PL. Poom soon became a fan favourite, with supporters often confusing unfamiliar commentators with a low chant of 'Pooooom' before games, which sounded like booing. Poom was named Derby County's Player of the Year in the…
Poom made his international debut for the Estonia national team on 3 June 1992, in a historic 1–1 friendly draw against Slovenia. The match was Estonia's first official match since restoration of independence and Slovenia's first match ever. In November 2003, the Estonian Football Association named Poom Estonia's greatest player of the last 50 years. Poom ended his international career with a testimonial match on 10 June 2009, after a 0–0 friendly draw against Portugal in Tallinn. He made 120 appearances, keeping a clean sheet in 31 matches.
- Club
- FC Wil 1900 (1993–1994)
- Club
- Portsmouth F.C. (1994–1997)
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2002–2003)
- Club
- Kuopion Palloseura (1992–1992)
- Club
- FC Flora Tallinn (1992–1993)
- Club
- SK Tallinna Sport (1989–1992)
- Club
- FC Flora Tallinn (1995–1997)
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2003–2006)
- Club
- Arsenal F.C. (2006–2007)
- Club
- Estonia men's national football team (1992–2009)
- Club
- FC Flora Tallinn (1987–1988)
- Club
- FC Flora Tallinn (1991–1991)
- Club
- Kuopion Palloseura (1991–1992)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Estonia
- National team
- Soviet Union
- Club
- Arsenal F.C. (2005–2006)
- Club
- Derby County F.C. (1997–2003)
- Club
- Watford F.C. (2007–2009)
Трофеи и награды
- Award
- Order of the White Star, 4th Class
Личное
Mart Aro Poom was born on 3 February 1972 in Tallinn, and grew up in Mustamäe. He graduated from the Tallinn Secondary School No. 49 with a gold medal and enrolled at the Tallinn University of Technology, but did not finish his studies, focusing on football.
Poom and his wife, Lissel, have three sons: Markus, Andreas and Patrick. Markus is also a footballer, while Andreas is a music artist.
Клубы
- FC Flora Tallinn1987–1988
- SK Tallinna Sport1989–1992
- FC Flora Tallinn1991–1991
- Kuopion Palloseura1991–1992
- Estonia men's national football team1992–2009
- FC Flora Tallinn1992–1993
- Kuopion Palloseura1992–1992
- FC Wil 19001993–1994
- Portsmouth F.C.1994–1997
- FC Flora Tallinn1995–1997
- Derby County F.C.1997–2003
- Sunderland A.F.C.2002–2003
- Sunderland A.F.C.2003–2006
- Arsenal F.C.2005–2006
- Arsenal F.C.2006–2007
- Watford F.C.2007–2009
Играл вместе с
- Aaron CookPortsmouth F.C. · 1998–1999
- Aaron FlahavanPortsmouth F.C. · 1994–2001
Aaron McCareyPortsmouth F.C. · 2015–2015
Aaron MokoenaPortsmouth F.C. · 2009–2012
Aaron RamsdaleArsenal F.C. · 2021–2024
Aaron RamseyArsenal F.C. · 2008–2019
Abdallah El SaidKuopion Palloseura · 2018–2018
Abdou Kader ManganeSunderland A.F.C. · 2013–2013
Abdoul CamaraDerby County F.C. · 2016
Abdoulaye DoucouréWatford F.C. · 2016–2016
Abdul RazakPortsmouth F.C. · 2011–2011- Abe HartleyArsenal F.C. · 1899–1899
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Mart Aro Poom is an Estonian football coach and former professional player who is regarded as one of the greatest Estonian footballers of all time. He is the goalkeeping coach of the Estonia national team.
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