Sergei Lepmets (born 5 April 1987) is an Estonian retired professional footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for Meistriliiga club Nõmme Kalju.
 Lepmets with Estonia in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sergei Lepmets | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Tallinn, Estonia | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2004 | TJK | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | TJK III | 15 | (0) |
| 2003 | TJK II | 2 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Merkuur Tartu | 42 | (0) |
| 2005 | Merkuur-Juunior | 2 | (0) |
| 2006–2010 | Levadia II | 104 | (1) |
| 2006 | Levadia-Juunior | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Levadia | 31 | (0) |
| 2011 | Politehnica Timișoara II | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Politehnica Timișoara | 22 | (0) |
| 2012 | Concordia Chiajna | 7 | (0) |
| 2013 | Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | CSMS Iași | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Narva Trans | 17 | (0) |
| 2014 | Narva Trans II | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | FC Hämeenlinna | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Türi Ganvix | 24 | (1) |
| 2016–2020 | FCI Levadia | 139 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Nõmme Kalju | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2003 | Estonia U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Estonia U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2010 | Estonia U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Estonia | 12 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Nõmme Kalju (gk coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2023 | |||
Club career edit
TJK edit
Lepmets came through the TJK youth academy.
Merkuur edit
In 2004, Lepmets joined Merkuur Tartu. He made his debut in the Meistriliiga on 14 March 2004, in a 1–1 home draw against Kohtla-Järve FC Lootus.
Levadia edit
On 17 January 2006, Lepmets signed a three-year contract with Levadia in a deal which saw fellow goalkeeper Aleksandr Djatšenko heading in the opposite direction.[1] As a second choice goalkeeper behind Martin Kaalma, he won three consecutive Meistriliiga titles between 2007 and 2009. Lepmets became a regular starter for Levadia in the 2010 season.
Politehnica Timișoara edit
On 1 February 2011, Lepmets joined Romanian club Politehnica Timișoara.[2] The club finished the 2010–11 Liga I as runners-up, but were relegated to the Liga II due to unpaid debts.[3] Following Costel Pantilimon's departure to Manchester City, Lepmets became the club's first-choice goalkeeper for the 2011–12 season.
Concordia Chiajna edit
In June 2012, Lepmets joined Liga I club Concordia Chiajna.[4] He made his debut in the Liga I in a 0–1 away loss to Steaua București on 23 July 2012.
Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț edit
In January 2013, Lepmets joined Liga I club Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț on a four-year contract.[5]
CSMS Iași edit
On 25 June 2013, Lepmets signed a three-year contract with Liga II club CSMS Iași.[6]
Narva Trans edit
In August 2013, Lepmets returned to Estonia and trained with Infonet, before signing for Narva Trans.[7]
FC Hämeenlinna edit
In July 2014, Lepmets left Narva Trans and signed for Finnish club FC Hämeenlinna.[8]
Türi Ganvix edit
In September 2014, Lepmets returned to Estonia and joined II liiga club Türi Ganvix.[9]
Return to Levadia edit
On 3 March 2016, Lepmets joined his former club Levadia.[10]
International career edit
On 23 August 2012, Lepmets was called up to the Estonia national team for the first time, for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Romania and Turkey.[11]
He made his senior international debut for Estonia on 30 May 2018, in 2–0 win over Lithuania at the Baltic Cup.[12]
Later career edit
In January 2021, Lepmets joined Nõmme Kalju FC, where he would function both as a goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach.[13]
Honours edit
FCI Levadia
- Meistriliiga: 2007, 2008, 2009
- Estonian Cup: 2006–07, 2009–10, 2017–18
- Estonian Supercup: 2010, 2018
Politehnica Timișoara
References edit
- ^ "Sergei Lepmets FC Levadiasse" [Sergei Lepmets to FC Levadia] (in Estonian). FC Levadia. 17 January 2006. Archived from the original on 14 June 2007.
- ^ "Lepmets sõlmis Rumeenia tippklubiga lepingu" [Lepmets signed a contract with Romanian top club]. Postimees (in Estonian). 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Lepmetsa klubi visati võlgade tõttu Rumeenia kõrgliigast välja" [Lepmets' club thrown out of the Romanian top flight due to debts] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 31 May 2011.
- ^ "Väravavaht Sergei Lepmets vahetas Rumeenias klubi" [Goalkeeper Sergei Lepmets switched clubs in Romania] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 8 June 2012.
- ^ "Sergei Lepmets sõlmis Rumeenia kõrgliigaklubiga 4-aastase lepingu" [Sergei Lepmets signed a four-year contract with a Romanian top flight club] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Ametlik: Eesti väravavaht vahetas Rumeenias klubi" [Official: Estonian goalkeeper switched clubs in Romania] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Sergei Lepmets jätkab karjääri Narva Transis" [Sergei Lepmets to continue his career at Narva Trans] (in Estonian). ERR Sport. 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Lepmets läks Soome: Ehk jään päriseks". Soccernet.ee. 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Lepmets tuli Kakkonenist Eesti teise liigasse". Soccernet.ee. 14 September 2014.
- ^ "FC Levadiaga liitus väravavaht Sergei Lepmets" [Goalkeeper Sergei Lepmets joined FC Levadia] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 5 March 2016.
- ^ "Rüütli avaldas koosseisu esimesteks MM-valikmängudeks" [Rüütli unveiled the squad for first World Cup qualifiers] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Koondis alustas Balti turniiri võiduga Leedu üle!" [The team began the Baltic tournament with a win over Lithuania!] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 30 May 2018.
- ^ Mis ikkagi on Sergei Lepmetsa täpne roll Nõmme Kaljus? (1), soccernet.ee, 14 January 2021
External links edit
- Sergei Lepmets at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Sergei Lepmets national team profile at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Sergei Lepmets – UEFA competition record (archive)