:Paide Linnameeskond

Paide Linnameeskond was founded in 2004 as a satellite club of Flora. The team entered the Western division of the IV liiga and saw four consecutive promotions from 2005 to 2008, when they were promoted to the Meistriliiga. Paide Linnameeskond finished their first season in the Estonian top flight in ninth place, but escaped relegation by defeating Warrior 2–1 on aggregate in the play-offs.{{cite web|title=Paide Linnameeskonna ajalugu|trans-title=History of Paide Linnameeskond|language=Estonian|publisher=Paide Linnameeskond|url=http://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/paide-linnameeskonna-ajalugu|access-date=11 September 2018|archive-date=12 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912022333/http://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/paide-linnameeskonna-ajalugu/|url-status=live}} In July 2010, former Paide Linnameeskond player Meelis Rooba was appointed as manager and in 2013, Estonian entrepreneur Veiko Veskimäe became the club's president.

Paide reached the 2014–15 Estonian Cup final, but lost to Nõmme Kalju 0–2. Rooba resigned as manager after the 2016 season and was replaced by another former player, Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko.

Under Zahovaiko, Paide Linnameeskond transitioned into a professional football club and established themselves as one of the top teams in the top flight, finishing 5th in 2018 and 4th in 2019, earning their first ever European place finish. Paide made their debut in Europe on 27 August 2020 against Žalgiris, losing 0–2 in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. The club earned their first league medals in 2020 by finishing the season in 2nd place.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-03 |title=Paide linnameeskond tagas hõbemedalid ja koha eurosarjas |url=https://jarvateataja.postimees.ee/7124488/paide-linnameeskond-tagas-hobemedalid-ja-koha-eurosarjas |access-date= |website=Järva Teataja |language=et |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603201415/https://jarvateataja.postimees.ee/7124488/paide-linnameeskond-tagas-hobemedalid-ja-koha-eurosarjas |url-status=live }} Zahovaiko left Paide after leading the club to third in the 2021 season, being replaced by former player and Estonian national team coach Karel Voolaid.{{cite web|title=Uus peatreener on Karel Voolaid|trans-title=Karel Voolaid is the new head coach|language=Estonian|publisher=Paide Linnameeskond|url=https://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/paide-linnameeskonna-uus-peatreener-on-karel-voolaid/|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=7 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707125623/https://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/paide-linnameeskonna-uus-peatreener-on-karel-voolaid/|url-status=live}}

File:Andre Frolov.png lifting Paide's first-ever trophy, the 2021–22 Estonian Cup]]

In June 2021, Paide Linnameeskond announced its formal affiliation with the Gambian football club Real de Banjul.{{cite web|title=Paide alustas koostööd Jatta ja Sannehi kasvatajaklubiga|trans-title=Paide starts cooperation with youth club of Jatta and Sanneh|language=Estonian|publisher=Soccernet|url=https://www.https/|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=19 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/|url-status=live}} Throughout the cooperation between Paide Linnameeskond and Real de Banjul, multiple Gambian footballers have used Paide as a stepping stone, including Alassana Jatta and Muhammed Sanneh. In July 2021, Paide notably signed ex-Liverpool F.C. defender Ragnar Klavan from Serie A side Cagliari Calcio.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-07-02 |title=Gallery: Ragnar Klavan makes return to Estonian football, joins Paide |url=https://news.err.ee/1608265797/gallery-ragnar-klavan-makes-return-to-estonian-football-joins-paide |access-date= |website=ERR |language= |archive-date=5 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605172335/https://news.err.ee/1608265797/gallery-ragnar-klavan-makes-return-to-estonian-football-joins-paide |url-status=live }}

On 21 May 2022, Paide lifted their first-ever trophy after defeating Nõmme Kalju 1–0 in the Estonian Cup final, with Siim Luts scoring the winning goal in the 109th minute.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-24 |title=Paide linnameeskond kirjutas end suurte tähtedega karikale |url=https://jarvateataja.postimees.ee/7529214/paide-linnameeskond-kirjutas-end-suurte-tahtedega-karikale |access-date= |website=Järva Teataja |language=et |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603201415/https://jarvateataja.postimees.ee/7529214/paide-linnameeskond-kirjutas-end-suurte-tahtedega-karikale |url-status=live }} The 2022–23 season saw Paide win their first European ties against FC Dinamo Tbilisi and FC Ararat-Armenia in the Europa Conference League first and second qualifying rounds, both on penalties. Paide hosted European matches at both rounds at the 1,500-capacity Pärnu Rannastaadion due to their own 500-capacity Paide linnastaadion not meeting UEFA Category 2 Stadium requirements. Their third qualifying round home debut, a 0–2 defeat to R.S.C. Anderlecht of Belgium, was played at the 14,336-capacity Lilleküla Stadium.

Paide Linnameeskond started the 2023 season by winning their first Estonian Supercup in a 3–2 victory against Flora, but after a poor start to the league season, Voolaid was sacked in May and replaced with Serbian coach Ivan Stojković. Paide reached the 2023–24 Estonian Cup final, but lost 2–4 to FCI Levadia.

Paide Linnameeskond's home ground is the 500-seat Paide linnastaadion. In 2021, Paide announced their plan to construct a new and modern football stadium, which the club is aiming to have ready by 2028.{{Cite web |date=30 October 2023 |title=HOOAJALÕPU SUUR INTERVJUU {{!}} Veiko Veskimäe tulemustest, peatreenerivahetusest, ambitsioonidest ja suurtest plaanidest |url=https://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/hooajalopu-suur-intervjuu-veiko-veskimae-tulemustest-peatreenerivahetusest-ambitsioonidest-ja-suurtest-plaanidest/ |access-date= |website=Paide Linnameeskond |language=et |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210192306/https://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee/hooajalopu-suur-intervjuu-veiko-veskimae-tulemustest-peatreenerivahetusest-ambitsioonidest-ja-suurtest-plaanidest/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=INTERVJUU ⟩ Paide ehitab Eesti vägevaimat jalgpallikeskust, kuigi alaliit seda ei toeta |trans-title=Paide is building the most impressive football centre in Estonia, although the FA does not support it |url=https://sport.postimees.ee/8132424/intervjuu-paide-ehitab-eesti-vagevaimat-jalgpallikeskust-kuigi-alaliit-seda-ei-toeta |access-date= |website=Postimees |language=}} In winter and early spring months, Paide Linnameeskond plays their home matches at the 542-seat Paide kunstmuruväljak artificial turf ground.{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Paide kunstmuruväljak sai uued tribüünid |url=https://keskeesti.treraadio.ee/uudised/18474/paide-kunstmuruvaljak-sai-uued-tribuunid |access-date= |website=Tre Raadio - Kesk-Eesti |language=et |archive-date=19 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219160800/https://keskeesti.treraadio.ee/uudised/18474/paide-kunstmuruvaljak-sai-uued-tribuunid |url-status=live }} Paide's football complex also includes an indoor football facility named Paide Jalgpallihall, which was opened in December 2024 and cost €3.5 million.{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-12-15 |title=Video: Paides avati kauaoodatud jalgpalli sisehall |trans-title=Video: The long-awaited indoor football hall was opened in Paide |url=https://sport.tv3.ee/jalgpall/jalgpall-jalgpall/video-paides-avati-kauaoodatud-jalgpalli-sisehall/ |access-date= |website=tv3.ee |language=}}

For European fixtures, Paide uses Pärnu Rannastaadion as their home ground due to Paide linnastaadion not meeting UEFA Category 2 Stadium requirements. The club has also used larger venues Kadriorg Stadium and A. Le Coq Arena as their home in their European ties.

{{See also|Category:Paide Linnameeskond players}}

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{{Fs player|no= 5|nat=EST|pos=DF|name=Gerdo Juhkam}}

{{Fs player|no= 6|nat=NGA|pos=MF|name=Luqman Gilmore}}

{{Fs player|no= 7|nat=GAM|pos=FW|name=Pa Assan Corr}}

{{Fs player|no= 8|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Henrik Ojamaa}}

{{Fs player|no= 9|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Sten Reinkort}}

{{Fs player|no=10|nat=EST|pos=MF|name=Martin Miller}}

{{Fs player|no=11|nat=SEN|pos=FW|name=Mechini Gomis}}

{{Fs player|no=12|nat=EST|pos=GK|name=Marko Meerits}}

{{Fs player|no=14|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Robi Saarma}}

{{Fs player|no=15|nat=EST|pos=DF|name=Hindrek Ojamaa}}

{{Fs player|no=19|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Siim Luts}}

{{Fs player|no=20|nat=GAM|pos=FW|name=Muhammed Suso}}

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{{Fs player|no=22|nat=EST|pos=MF|name=Sander Soo}}

{{Fs player|no=23|nat=SRB|pos=DF|name=Milan Delevic}}

{{Fs player|no=25|nat=SEN|pos=DF|name=Mouhamed Gueye}}

{{Fs player|no=26|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Rafael Luts}}

{{Fs player|no=27|nat=EST|pos=DF|name=Nikita Baranov}}

{{Fs player|no=28|nat=EST|pos=MF|name=Oskar Hõim}}

{{Fs player|no=29|nat=EST|pos=DF|name=Joseph Saliste}}

{{Fs player|no=30|nat=GAM|pos=FW|name=Abdourahman Badamosi}}

{{Fs player|no=32|nat=EST|pos=MF|name=Kert Kiik}}

{{Fs player|no=44|nat=BIH|pos=DF|name=Dražen Dubackic}}

{{Fs player|no=70|nat=EST|pos=GK|name=Rando Isakar}}

{{Fs player|no=77|nat=EST|pos=MF|name=Daniel Luts}}

{{Fs player|no=99|nat=GAM|pos=GK|name=Ebrima Jarju}}

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{{Fs player|no=|nat=EST|pos=GK|name=Mattias Sapp|other=at Viimsi JK until 31 December 2025}}

{{Fs player|no= 4|nat=EST|pos=DF|name=Robin Kane|other=at Viimsi JK until 31 December 2025}}

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{{Fs player|no=|nat=EST|pos=FW|name=Sten Jakob Viidas|other=at Narva Trans until 31 December 2025}}

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For season transfers, see transfers summer 2024.

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• Estonian Cup
• Winners (1): 2021–22
• Runners-up (2): 2014–15, 2023–24
• Estonian Supercup
• Winners (1): 2023
• Runners-up (1): 2021

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• {{Official website|http://www.paidelinnameeskond.ee}} {{in lang|et}}
• [http://jalgpall.ee/voistlused/team/5 Paide Linnameeskond] at Estonian Football Association

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