Sander Puri
{{short description|Estonian footballer (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Sander Puri
| image = Sander Puri 03-08-2013 1.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Puri playing for York City in 2013
| fullname = Sander Puri{{Hugman|26323|access-date=8 February 2019}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|5|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Tartu, Estonia
| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2004
| youthclubs1 = Tartu SK 10
| years1 = 2004
| clubs1 = Tartu SK 10
| caps1 = 18
| goals1 = 12
| years2 = 2005–2009
| clubs2 = Levadia
| caps2 = 73
| goals2 = 24
| years3 = 2005–2009
| clubs3 = Levadia U21
| caps3 = 66
| goals3 = 27
| years4 = 2007
| clubs4 = → Tulevik (loan)
| caps4 = 14
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2010–2012
| clubs5 = Larissa
| caps5 = 21
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2011
| clubs6 = → Korona Kielce (loan)
| caps6 = 8
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2011–2012
| clubs7 = → Pápa (loan)
| caps7 = 12
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2012
| clubs8 = KuPS
| caps8 = 19
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2013
| clubs9 = St Mirren
| caps9 = 3
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2013–2014
| clubs10 = York City
| caps10 = 8
| goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2015
| clubs11 = Sligo Rovers
| caps11 = 27
| goals11 = 4
| years12 = 2016
| clubs12 = Karviná
| caps12 = 9
| goals12 = 2
| years13 = 2016
| clubs13 = Nõmme Kalju
| caps13 = 13
| goals13 = 2
| years14 = 2017–2018
| clubs14 = Waterford
| caps14 = 35
| goals14 = 5
| years15 = 2019–2020
| clubs15 = Nõmme Kalju
| caps15 = 48
| goals15 = 9
| years16 = 2021
| clubs16 = TJK Legion
| caps16 = 25
| goals16 = 2
| years17 = 2022–2023
| clubs17 = Tartu Tammeka
| caps17 = 56
| goals17 = 1
| club-update =
| nationalyears1 = 2009
| nationalteam1 = Estonia U21
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2008–2023
| nationalteam2 = Estonia
| nationalcaps2 = 92
| nationalgoals2 = 4
| nationalteam-update =
}}
Sander Puri (born 7 May 1988) is an Estonian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Estonia national team.
Club career
=Levadia=
Puri was born in Tartu, Tartu County. In 2005, at the age of 16, Puri started his professional career with FCI Levadia Tallinn.{{cite web |title=Tallinna FC Levadia – JK Merkuur Tartu 4:0 (0:0) |url=https://jalgpall.ee/voistlused/protocol/14150 |language=Estonian |publisher=Estonian Football Association |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He scored his first Meistriliiga goal on 1 June 2005, in a 2–0 victory over Kuressaare.{{cite web |title=Tallinna FC Levadia – FC Kuressaare 2:0 (1:0) |url=https://jalgpall.ee/voistlused/protocol/15576|language=Estonian |publisher=Estonian Football Association |accessdate=22 January 2017}} On 30 July 2007, Sander and his twin brother Eino Puri joined Tulevik a half-year loan.{{cite news |title=Vennad Purid laenulepinguga Viljandi Tulevikku |trans-title=Brothers Puri move to Viljandi Tulevik with loan agreement|url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/vennad-purid-laenulepinguga-viljandi-tulevikku |language=Estonian |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=30 July 2007 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He played 14 league matches, scoring four goals. In 2008, Puri had two trials with Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund{{cite news |first=Andres |last=Vaher |title=Dortmundi Borussia ütles Sander Purile jälle "ei" |trans-title=Borussia Dortmund said "no" to Sander Puri again |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/308926/dortmundi-borussia-utles-sander-purile-jalle-ei |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=19 December 2008 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} and in late 2009 with Scottish Premier League club Celtic.{{cite news |title=Bhoys look at Estonian |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/5740373 |publisher=Sky Sports |date=2 December 2009 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=Larissa=
On 14 December 2009, Puri signed a five-year contract with Super League Greece club Larissa.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri sõlmis Kreeka klubiga Larissa viieaastase lepingu |trans-title=Sander Puri signed a five-year contract with Greek club Larissa |url=http://sport.delfi.ee/news/jalgpall/eesti/sander-puri-solmis-kreeka-klubiga-larissa-viieaastase-lepingu?id=27563165 |language=Estonian |publisher=Delfi |date=14 December 2009 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} On 18 March 2010, Puri scored the winning goal against PAOK, in the final moment of the match with a tap in from close range.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri lõi Kreekas viimasel minutil võiduvärava! |trans-title=Sander Puri scored the winning goal in Greece in the last minute! |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/372389/sander-puri-loi-kreekas-viimasel-minutil-voiduvarava |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=28 March 2010 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} However, in his second season, Puri's place in the team became increasingly limited which resulted him being loaned out twice.{{cite news |title=Poola siirduv Sander Puri: "Tahtsin Kreekast ära saada." |trans-title=Sander Puri, who moves to Poland: "I wanted to get away from Greece." |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/412531/poola-siirduv-sander-puri-tahtsin-kreekast-ara-saada- |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=29 January 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} His contract was mutually terminated on 31 January 2012.{{cite news |first=Madis |last=Kalvet |title=Sander Puri tühistas Kreeka klubiga lepingu |trans-title=Sander Puri withdrew the contract with Greek club |url=http://sport.postimees.ee/727344/sander-puri-tuehistas-kreeka-klubiga-lepingu |language=Estonian |newspaper=Postimees |location=Tallinn |date=3 February 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=Loan spells with Korona Kielce and Pápa=
In January 2011, Puri went on loan to Ekstraklasa club Korona Kielce, on a contract until the end of the season.{{cite news |title=Ametlik: Puri karjäär jätkub Poolas |trans-title=Official: Puri's career will continue in Poland |url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/ametlik-puri-karjaar-jatkub-poolas |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=28 January 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Zagłębie Lubin on 26 February 2011.{{cite news |first=Ott |last=Järvela |title=Sander Puri debüüt Poola liigas lõppes viigiga |trans-title=Sander Puri's Polish league debut ended in a draw |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/416211/sander-puri-debuut-poola-liigas-loppes-viigiga |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=27 February 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} Puri scored his first goal for the club in a 3–3 home draw against Polonia Bytom on 12 March 2011. However, due to injuries he only made eight appearances for the club.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri vigastuspaus sai läbi |trans-title=Sander Puri injury break ended |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/423127/sander-puri-vigastuspaus-sai-labi |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=17 April 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}{{cite news |first=Ott |last=Järvela |title=Puri skooris, aga vigastas jalga |trans-title=Puri scored, but injured a leg |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/418184/puri-skooris-aga-vigastas-jalga |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=14 March 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
In July 2011, Puri was loaned to Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Pápa.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri w Lombardzie Pápa |trans-title=Sander Puri at Lombardzie Pápa |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/162/news1620855-Sander-Puri-w-Lombardzie-Papa.html |language=Polish |publisher=90minut.pl |date=12 July 2011 |accessdate=31 May 2013}} On 23 July 2011, Puri made his debut in a 2–0 home win over Siófok. On 21 September 2011, Puri scored his first goal in a 10–0 win against Győrszemere in the third round of the 2011–12 Magyar Kupa.{{cite web |title=Magyar Kupa: Gázolt a Lombard Pápa |trans-title=Magyar Kupa: Wallow in Lombard Pápa |url=http://papa-ma.hu/cikk_reszletes.php?id=5436 |language=Hungarian |work=papa-ma.hu |date=21 September 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} The loan contract was mutually terminated on 19 January 2012 after spending six months at the club.{{cite news |first=Kristjan |last=Remmelkoor |title=Sander Puri lahkus Papa Lombardist |trans-title=Sander Puri left Lombard Pápa |url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/sander-puri-lahkus-papa-lombardist |language=Estonian |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=20 January 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} At Pápa, Puri made 14 appearances, scoring one goal.
=KuPS=
Puri joined Veikkausliiga club KuPS on 27 March 2012 on a contract until the end of the season,{{cite news |title=Ametlik: Puri liitus KuPS-iga |trans-title=Official: Puri joined KuPS |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/470514/ametlik-puri-liitus-kups-iga |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=27 March 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} after a successful trial.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri testimisel Soome kõrgliigaklubis KuPS |trans-title=Finnish Premier League club KuPS is testing Sander Puri |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/466020/sander-puri-testimisel-soome-korgliigaklubis-kups |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=24 February 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He made his debut after starting in a 1–0 away win over VPS in the 2012 Finnish League Cup group stage on 25 February. His first goal came in a 5–1 away win over JJK on 11 June 2012. Puri scored for KuPS in the UEFA Europa League qualifying 1–0 home win against Bursaspor.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri värav tõi KuPS-ile Euroopa Liigas võidu |trans-title=Sander Puri's goal brought KuPS a European League victory |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/487229/sander-puri-varav-toi-kups-ile-euroopa-liigas-voidu |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=2 August 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He scored the winning goal against MYPA in the semi-final of the 2012 Finnish Cup on 30 August,{{cite news |title=Sander Puri värav viis Kuopio Soome karikafinaali |trans-title=Sander Puri's goal takes Kuopio to the Finnish Cup finals |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/490380/sander-puri-varav-viis-kuopio-soome-karikafinaali |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=30 August 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} but received a straight red card in the final, which the team lost to Honka.{{cite news |title=Sander Puri teenis Soome karikafinaalis punase kaardi, KuPS kaotas |trans-title=Sander Puri received a red card in the Finnish Cup final, KuPS lost |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/494106/sander-puri-teenis-soome-karikafinaalis-punase-kaardi-kups-kaotas |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=29 September 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
On 12 December 2012, Puri was released by the club after one season.{{cite news |title=Nõmme Kalju andis teada, kes on lahkujad, kes võimalikud liitujad |trans-title=Nõmme Kalju announced new transfers |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/502943/nomme-kalju-andis-teada-kes-on-lahkujad-kes-voimalikud-liitujad |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=12 December 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} After his release, Puri was offered a contract with A Group club Beroe Stara Zagora,{{cite news |first=Kadi |last=Parts |title=Sander Puri sai pakkumise Bulgaaria kõrgliigaklubilt |trans-title=Sander Puri received an offer from Premier League club in Bulgaria |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/507850/sander-puri-sai-pakkumise-bulgaaria-korgliigaklubilt |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} but he rejected the move.{{cite news |first=Kadi |last=Parts |title=Bulgaaria klubi pakkumisest keeldunud Sander Puri võib liituda Nõmme Kaljuga |trans-title=Sander Puri refused the offer from Bulgaria, possibly to join Nõmme Kalju |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/508922/bulgaaria-klubi-pakkumisest-keeldunud-sander-puri-voib-liituda-nomme-kaljuga |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=4 February 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=St Mirren=
On 15 March 2013, Puri signed a contract until the end of 2012–13 with Scottish Premier League club St Mirren,{{cite web |title=Saints sign Sander |url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=21708 |publisher=St Mirren F.C. |date=15 March 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192104/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=21708 |archivedate=29 October 2013 |url-status=dead}} despite the interest of divisional rivals Kilmarnock, but was not offered a contract following a trial.{{cite news |title=St Mirren consider signing Estonian winger Sander Puri |url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/st-mirren/217180-st-mirren-consider-signing-estonian-winger-sander-puri/ |publisher=STV Sport |date=11 March 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}{{cite news |first=Kadi |last=Parts |title=Kas Sander Puri läheb Šotimaale? |trans-title=Sander Puri goes to Scotland? |url=http://sport.ohtuleht.ee/512222/kas-sander-puri-laheb-sotimaale |language=Estonian |newspaper=Õhtuleht |location=Tallinn |date=3 March 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He made his debut on 31 March 2013 as an 88th-minute substitute in a league match against Celtic. Having made three appearances for the club, Puri was released on 15 May 2013.{{cite news |title=Graham Carey and Sam Parkin to exit St Mirren |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22544704 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 May 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=York City=
File:Sander Puri 03-08-2013 2.jpg in 2013]]
Puri signed for League Two club York City on 13 June 2013 on a one-year contract with the option of a one-year extension.{{cite web |title=Sander signs up |url=http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news.php?id=4078 |publisher=York City F.C. |date=13 June 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625045426/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news.php?id=4078 |archivedate=25 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |first=Dave |last=Flett |title=Coulson and Oyebanjo offered deals but Puri, Reed, Andrew and Allan released |url=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/11224469.Coulson_and_Oyebanjo_offered_deals_but_Puri__Reed__Andrew_and_Allan_released/ |newspaper=The Press |location=York |date=20 May 2014 |accessdate=20 May 2014}} He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Northampton Town on 3 August 2013, in the first match of 2013–14. He was released by York in May 2014.
=Sligo Rovers=
Puri signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers after a successful trial on 1 February 2015.{{cite news |first=Ronan |last=Murphy |title=Sligo Rovers sign Estonia international Sander Puri |url=http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2015/02/01/8514062/sligo-rovers-sign-estonia-international-sander-puri |publisher=Goal.com |date=1 February 2015 |accessdate=1 February 2015}}{{cite news |first=Mark |last=McGoldrick |title=Friendly report: Sligo Rovers 3–1 Shelbourne |url=http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/13566/ |publisher=Extratime.ie |date=31 January 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213722/http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/13566/ |archivedate=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead}} On 22 May 2015, he scored his first goal in a 1–1 away draw with Derry City, after rounding the ball past goalkeeper Shaun Patton.{{cite news |title=League of Ireland: Derry City 1–1 Sligo Rovers |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32830529 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 May 2015 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=Karviná=
Puri signed for Czech National Football League club Karviná on 18 February 2016.{{cite news |title=Karviná získala posilu v boji o ligu. Dorazí estonský reprezentant Puri |trans-title=Karvina received reinforcements in the battle for the league. Estonian national team player Puri will arrive |url=http://www.denik.cz/fotbal/karvina-ziskala-posilu-v-boji-o-ligu-dorazi-estonsky-reprezentant-puri-20160218.html |language=Czech |newspaper=Deník |location=Prague |date=18 February 2016 |accessdate=10 December 2016}}
=Nõmme Kalju=
In August 2016, Puri returned to Estonia and signed a contract with Nõmme Kalju.{{cite news |first=Tiit |last=Liblik |title=Sander Puri liitus Kaljuga |trans-title=Sander Puri joined Kalju |url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/sander-puri-liitus-kaljuga |language=Estonian |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=5 August 2016 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=Waterford=
In January 2017, Puri signed for League of Ireland First Division club Waterford.{{cite news |first=Mark |last=McCadden |title=Waterford have seen off top-flight interest to sign international winger |url=https://buzz.ie/waterford-have-seen-off-top-flight-interest-to-sign-international-winger/ |publisher=Buzz.ie |date=20 January 2017 |accessdate=21 January 2017}} He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Athlone Town on 24 February 2017.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/fixture_and_result/athlone_league/ |title=Athlone Town 1 (Coss 88') Waterford FC 0 – Waterford FC |website=waterfordfc.ie}} A lengthy injury absence prevented Puri being involved with Waterford from March to July 2017. Despite returning to training in July it was only on 18 August Puri made a return for Waterford as he appeared as an unused substitute in the teams crucial 1–0 win over UCD.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/match-report-waterford-fc-1-0-ucd/ |title=MATCH REPORT: Waterford FC 1–0 UCD – Waterford FC |date=18 August 2017 |website=waterfordfc.ie}} The Estonian international finally made his long-awaited return for Waterford in the 1–1 draw against Shelbourne on 1 September and he nearly scored a late winner on two occasions, his first effort struck the post and then he was only inches away from tapping home from close range but his outstretched leg couldn't convert.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/match-report-waterford-fc-1-1-shelbourne/ |title=MATCH REPORT: Waterford FC 1–1 Shelbourne – Waterford FC |date=4 September 2017 |website=waterfordfc.ie}} His impressive cameo earned him a start for the game against Wexford on 15 September, he assisted Mark O'Sullivan for his second goal in that game, Waterford beat Wexford 3–0.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/match-report-wexford-fc-0-3-waterford-fc/ |title=MATCH REPORT: Wexford FC 0–3 Waterford FC – Waterford FC |date=15 September 2017 |website=waterfordfc.ie}} That win coupled with Cobh Ramblers 3–0 defeat to Cabinteely crowned Waterford as league champions with two games to spare.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/waterford-fc-crowned-first-division-champions/ |title=Waterford FC Crowned First Division Champions – Waterford FC |date=16 September 2017 |website=waterfordfc.ie}}
Puri signed a new one-year contract with Waterford for the 2018 season as the club entered the League of Ireland Premier Division.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterfordfc.ie/international-puri-returns-rsc-2018/ |title=International Puri Returns to the RSC for 2018 – Waterford FC |date=6 November 2017 |website=waterfordfc.ie}} Puri scored his first goal for Waterford in their 1–0 win over Bohemians.{{cite web |url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/20526/league-report-waterford-1---0-bohemians/ |title=League Report: Waterford 1 – 0 Bohemians – ExtraTime.ie |website=extratime.ie}}
=Nõmme Kalju=
In February 2019 Puri returned to Nõmme Kalju, signing a two-year contract.{{cite web |title=Sander Puri naasis Premium liigasse |url=https://soccernet.ee/artikkel/sander-puri-naasis-premium-liigasse |publisher=Soccernet.ee |accessdate=8 February 2019}}
=TJK Legion=
On 7 February 2021, Puri signed a contract with TJK Legion.{{cite web |title=Belov pärast viigimängu Kuressaarega: Puri on kindel liituja |url=https://soccernet.ee/artikkel/belov-parast-viigimangu-kuressaarega-puri-on-kindel-liituja |publisher=soccernet.ee |access-date=24 March 2021}} Puri made his debut for the new club in a 3–4 Loss against FCI Levadia Tallinn.{{cite web |title=Luup peale Kevad tuli lume ja uuel tasemel Legioniga. Väravasajus jäi lõvist väheks ja Levadia jätkab tipus |url=https://soccernet.ee/artikkel/luup-peale-kevad-tuli-lume-ja-uuel-tasemel-legioniga-varavasajus-jai-lovist-vaheks-ja-levadia-jatkab-tipus |publisher=soccernet.ee |access-date=24 March 2021}}
=Tartu Tammeka=
Puri signed for Tartu Tammeka in 2022.{{citation needed|date= February 2024}}.
=Retirement=
Puri announced on Instagram that he would retire at the end of the 2023 Meistriliiga season.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}
International career
Puri was capped by Estonia at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level.{{cite web |title=Sander Puri |url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=96680/profile/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710010816/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=96680/profile/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 July 2013 |publisher=UEFA |accessdate=7 March 2014}} He made his debut for the senior national team on 30 May 2008 against Latvia in the 2008 Baltic Cup.{{cite news |first=Siim |last=Pulst |title=Koondis andis Lätile turmtuld, kuid kaotas |trans-title=National team fought Latvia hard, but lost |url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/koondis-andis-latile-turmtuld-kuid-kaotas |language=Estonian |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=30 May 2008 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} He scored his first national team goal on 22 November 2008, in a 1–1 draw against Lithuania in a Mayors Cup match.{{cite news |first=Siim |last=Pulst |title=Viik Leeduga tõi Eestile turniirivõidu |trans-title=A draw with Lithuania, brought Estonia the tournament victory |url=http://soccernet.ee/artikkel/viik-leeduga-toi-eestile-turniirivoidu |language=Estonian |publisher=Soccernet.ee |date=22 November 2008 |accessdate=22 January 2017}} A goal against Saint Kitts and Nevis saw him awarded the Estonian Silverball, for the best goal scored for Estonia in 2015.{{cite news |title=Eesti jalgpallikoondise aasta kauneimaks väravaks valiti Sander Puri tabamus Saint Kitts ja Nevise vastu |trans-title=The most beautiful goal of the year for Estonia national football team is Sander Puri's goal against Saint Kitts and Nevis |url=http://sport.delfi.ee/news/jalgpall/eesti/fotod-ja-video-eesti-jalgpallikoondise-aasta-kauneimaks-varavaks-valiti-sander-puri-tabamus-saint-kitts-ja-nevise-vastu?id=73335303 |language=Estonian |publisher=Delfi |date=2 January 2016 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
Personal life
Puri is one of three triplets: his brother, Eino Puri, is also a footballer and his sister, Kadri Puri, is a volleyball player.{{cite web|title=Spordikolmikud, kes pürivad Guinnessi rekordite raamatusse|url=http://epl.delfi.ee/archive/spordikolmikud-kes-purivad-guinnessi-rekordite-raamatusse?id=51185458|website=delfi.ee|access-date=6 August 2017}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 16 April 2017}}
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=International=
{{updated|match played 8 June 2016}}{{cite news |title=FIFA annuls result of Bulgaria-Estonia rigged friendly |url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=127552 |agency=Sofia News Agency |date=21 April 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2017}}
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
rowspan="11"|Estonia
|2008 | 9 | 1 | |
2009 | 8 | 1 | |
2010 | 10 | 0 | |
2011 | 11 | 0 | |
2012 | 9 | 0 | |
2013 | 7 | 1 | |
2014 | 3 | 0 | |
2015 | 6 | 1 | |
2016 | 6 | 0 | |
2018 | 5 | 0 | |
2019 | 4 | 0 | |
colspan="2"|Total | 78 | 4 |
=International goals=
{{Updated|match played 8 June 2016}}
:Scores and results list Estonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Puri goal.
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|+ List of international goals scored by Sander Puri | ||||||
scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition | ||||||
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align="center"|1 | 22 November 2008 | Kuressaare Stadium, Kuressaare, Estonia | {{fb|Lithuania}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–1 | Friendly |
align="center"|2 | 1 April 2009 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | {{fb|Armenia}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
align="center"|3 | 11 June 2013 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | {{fb|Kyrgyzstan}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–1 | Friendly |
align="center"|4 | 17 November 2015 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | {{fb|Saint Kitts and Nevis}} | align="center"|3–0 | align="center"|3–0 | Friendly |
Honours
FCI Levadia Tallinn
- Meistriliiga: 2006, 2008, 2009
- Estonian Cup: 2004–05
Waterford
- League of Ireland First Division: 2017{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
Individual
References
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External links
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- {{ESBL|Sander_Puri}}
- {{90minut}}
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