Alexander Kapitan Bergman (born December 8, 2004) is a footballer who plays for Canadian Premier League club York United FC. Born in Poland, he represents Estonia at youth international level.
Early life
Bergman played youth football with Tallinna Kalev. In October 2021, he went on trial with the U18 side of Italian club Hellas Verona.[1][2] In February 2023, he went on trial with American teams Chicago Fire FC II and Union Omaha.[3][4]
Club career
Bergman began playing with JK Tallinna Kalev U21 in the Estonian third tier in 2020. He made his debut in the first tier Meistriliiga with them in 2022.[5] In July 2022, he went on loan to Nõmme United in the second tier Esiliiga.[6] In July 2023, he was once again loaned to Nõmme United].[7] Ahead of the 2024 season, he signed with Nõmme United on a permanent basis.[8] On May 4, 2024, he scored his first goal in the top tier in a 1-1 draw against Kuressaare.[9]
In January 2025, he signed with Canadian Premier League club York United FC, on a one-year contract with options for 2026 and 2027.[10][11]
International career
Born in Poland, Bergman is also eligible to represent Estonia and Canada at international level.[5]
Bergman has represented Estonia at international level from U15 to U19.[5]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tallinna Kalev U21 | 2020 | Esiliiga B | 17 | 1 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 17 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 11 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1 | ||
| Tallinna Kalev | 2021 | Esiliiga | 4 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | Meistriliiga | 7 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Nõmme United (loan) | 2022 | Esiliiga | 15 | 3 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 3 | ||
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | ||||
| Nõmme United | 2024 | Meistriliiga | 23 | 1 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 25 | 1 | ||
| Total | 51 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 4 | ||
| Nõmme United U21 | 2024 | II liiga | 8 | 2 | – | – | – | 8 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 123 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 8 | ||
References
- ^ "Noor Eesti jalgpallur on Itaalias testimisel" [Young Estonian footballer is undergoing testing in Italy]. Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). October 26, 2021.
- ^ Jaansen, Laura (October 25, 2021). "Kalevi duubelmeeskonna kapten näitab oskusi Itaalias" [Kalev doubles team captain shows off skills in Italy]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ Heli, Heiti (February 13, 2023). "Kalevi keskkaitsja viibib Ameerika klubi juures testimisel" [Kalev's midfielder is undergoing testing at the American club]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ Heli, Heiti (March 2, 2023). "Kalevi keskkaitsja näitab enda oskusi Ameerika klubile, kellele ei valmista MLS-i meeskonnad raskusi" [Kalev's midfielder shows off his skills for an American club that won't be troubled by MLS teams]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ a b c "York United FC announce signing of defender Alexander Bergman". York United FC. January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Tere tulemast Alex" [Welcome Alex]. FC Nõmme United (in Estonian). Facebook. July 27, 2022.
- ^ Jaansen, Laura (July 3, 2023). "Nõmme United võttis ka sel hooajal Kalevist tuttavat jõudu juurde" [Nõmme United also gained familiar strength from Kalev this season]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ @Matrix21217813 (February 23, 2024). "Bruno Vain & Alexander Kapital Bergman -> Nõmme United" (Tweet) (in Estonian) – via Twitter.
- ^ Elissaar, Kasper (May 4, 2024). "Debüütväravaga viigi toonud Bergman: trennis öeldakse, et mu vasak jalg on seismiseks" [Bergman, who drew with his debut goal: in training they say that my left leg is for standing]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ Jacques, John (January 27, 2025). "Nine Stripes Add Alexander Bergman". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Litvjakov, Erko (January 27, 2025). "Tohoh! Nõmme Unitedi kaitsjat ootab ees Kanada kõrgliiga" [Tohoh! Nõmme United defender is looking forward to the Canadian Premier League]. Soccernet (in Estonian).
- ^ Alexander Bergman at Soccerway
- ^ Alexander Bergman at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
External links
- Alexander Bergman at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Alexander Bergman national team profile at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)