Viimsi JK
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Viimsi Jalgpalliklubi, commonly known as Viimsi JK or simply Viimsi, is an Estonian football club based in Haabneeme, Viimsi Parish. They currently compete in Esiliiga, the second-highest division in the Estonian football.
History
Viimsi JK was founded in 2016, when HÜJK Emmaste, a club founded in 2000 that represented the Hiiumaa island, and Viimsi MRJK, a club which focused on youth football and was founded in 2007 by Martin Reim, merged. The new club inherited Emmaste's league spot and most senior players, while youth players, management and the stadium were provided by MRJK.
In 2021, Viimsi JK finished first in Esiliiga B and gained promotion to Esiliiga, the second-highest division in Estonian football. After finishing in second place in the 2023 season, the club faced Tartu Tammeka in the top flight promotion play-offs, but lost 1–6 on aggregate.
**Geschichte**
Viimsi JK wurde 2002 gegründet und spielte zunächst in den unteren Spielklassen Estlands. Im Jahr 2013 stieg der Verein in die Esiliiga, die zweite Spielklasse, auf. 2017 gelang der Aufstieg in die Meistriliiga.
**Stadion**
Viimsi JK trägt seine Heimspiele im Viimsi Staadion aus, der eine Kapazität von 1.000 Plätzen hat.
**Erfolge**
* **Esiliiga (2. Spielklasse):** 2017
* **II liiga (3. Spielklasse):** 2013
**Bekannte Spieler**
* Erik Sorga
* Taijo Teniste
* Nikita Baranov