Paide Linnanaiskond is an Estonian women's football team based in Paide. It is the women's section of Paide Linnameeskond.
| Full name | Paide Linnanaiskond | |||
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| Ground | Paide Kunstmurustaadion, Paide | |||
| Chairman |  Jaanus Pruuli | |||
| Manager | Sirje Kapper | |||
| League | Meistriliiga | |||
| 2026 | 4th (as of May 2, 2026) | |||
| Website | www | |||
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Paide Linnanaiskond was originally established in the late 2000s following the rise of Paide Linnameeskond to the top division, but the team’s activities were later suspended. The women’s team was re-established in 2014 under coach Kalmer Klettenberg, with players from both Paide and Tapa.[1]
After the 2025 season, several teams withdrew from the Naiste Meistriliiga, creating vacancies in the top division. Paide Linnanaiskond, which had finished second in the Naiste Teine liiga, accepted the opportunity to move up and was admitted to the Meistriliiga for the following season, subsequently strengthening its squad with a mix of academy players and experienced additions, including Estonia internationals (such as Lisette Tammik, Kirkeliis Lillemets, Annegret Kala and others[2] .[3]
Paide Linnanaiskond operates a reserve team Paide Linnanaiskond II competing in Naiste Teine liiga.[4]
Current squad
edit- As of 2 May 2026
The current squad of Paide Linnanaiskond is as follows:[5] 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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Coaching staff
editThe club's coaching staff includes:[2]
- Sirje Kapper – Head coach[6]
- Kaivo Sang – Assistant coach
Joana Martins Freitas – Assistant coach[7]- Rando Isakar – Goalkeeping coach
Season-by-season record
edit| Season | League | Position |
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| 2015 | Naiste Teine liiga | 8th[8] |
| 2016 | Naiste Teine liiga | 7th[8] |
| 2017 | Naiste Teine liiga | 4th[8] |
| 2018 | Naiste Teine liiga | 3rd[8] |
| 2019 | Naiste Teine liiga | 3rd[8] |
| 2020 | Naiste Esiliiga | 1st (as a combined team with Tallinna FC Ajax)[9] |
| 2024 | Naiste Teine liiga | 6th[8] |
| 2025 | Naiste Teine liiga | 2nd[8] |
| 2026 | Naiste Meistriliiga | 1st (as of 3 May 2026)[10] |
References
edit- ↑ Saarpuu, Kuido (23 July 2015). "Paide jalgpallinaised panid Tapaga leivad ühte kappi". Järva Teataja (in Estonian). Postimees Grupp. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- 1 2 Kangur, Kristjan Jaak (16 March 2026). "Tippe raputav ja tiitlist unistav Paide panustab suurelt, aga rikkus pole rahas, vaid austuses". Soccernet.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Heli, Heiti (15 December 2025). "Kindel! Meistriliiga sai Paide Linnanaiskonna näol veel ühe uue liikme". Soccernet.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Paide Linnanaiskond II (N)". Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association) (in Estonian). Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Paide Linnanaiskond (N) – squad". Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association) (in Estonian). Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sirje Kapper naudib Paides vastutust ja toetust". Järva Teataja (in Estonian). Postimees Grupp. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Linnameeskond jätkab üllatamist". Järva Teataja (in Estonian). Postimees Grupp. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Women's leagues – results and standings". Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association) (in Estonian). Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Women's leagues – results and standings". Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association) (in Estonian). Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian Football Association). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Paide tegi esimese nullimängu ja tõusis tabeliliidriks, Kala säras olümpiaväravaga". Soccernet.ee (in Estonian). 30 April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.