Andre Frolov (born 18 April 1988) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Estonian Meistriliiga club Paide Linnameeskond. Since 2024, he holds the record for most appearances in Meistriliiga.

Club career

Frolov with Flora in 2011

Flora

Frolov started playing football with Flora's youth academy. He spent several years playing for various reserve and feeder teams affiliated with Flora, before becoming a regular with the main team. He won his first Meistriliiga title with Flora in the 2010 season, and his second one in the 2011 season, having scored 3 goals. He went on to score another 10 goals in the following 2012 Meistriliiga season and becoming an integral part of the first team as Flora finished in third place.[1] On 19 October 2012, Frolov was appointed as Flora captain for the remainder of season.[2] In the 2015 season, Frolov won his third Meistriliiga title.

Paide Linnameeskond

On 29 December 2016, Frolov signed a two-year contract with Paide Linnameeskond.[3] He captained the club to their first-ever trophy, as Paide Linnameeskond lifted the Estonian Cup in the 2021–22 season.[4] In 2023, Frolov captained the club to their first Estonian Supercup victory. On 21 September 2024, Frolov made his 518th Meistriliiga appearance during Paide's 4–3 victory against Kuressaare, and became the most capped player in the Estonian top flight.[5]

International career

Frolov made his international debut for Estonia on 8 November 2012 against Oman, coming off the bench during the 74th minute as a substitute for Ats Purje.[6] On the 88th minute he delivered a corner kick which took a deflection off Taavi Rähn before being headed into the net by Flora teammate Gert Kams.[7]

Honours

Club

Flora

Paide Linnameeskond

References

  1. ^ Andre Frolov at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ^ "Uudised".
  3. ^ "Ametlik: Andre Frolov sõlmis Paidega kaheaastase lepingu" (in Estonian). Soccernet.ee. 29 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Paide linnameeskond kirjutas end suurte tähtedega karikale". Järva Teataja (in Estonian). 24 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Andre Frolovist sai Premium liigas enim väljakul käinud mängija". ERR (in Estonian). 21 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Eesti koondis alistas tugeva lõpuga Omaani 2:1" [Estonia defeat Oman with a strong finish] (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Florakate koostöö tõi koondisele võidu Omaani üle!" [Flora teamwork crucial to international victory] (in Estonian). FC Flora. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
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