VK Selver Tallinn

VK Selver Tallinn

Full name	MTÜ Audentese VK Selver Tallinn
Founded	2000
Ground	Audentes Sports Centre, Tallinn
Manager	Andres Toobal
Captain
League	Estonian Volleyball League Baltic Men Volleyball League
2020–21	3rd (Estonian Championship) 1st (Baltic League)
Website	Club home page
Championships
7 Baltic Championships 9 Estonian Championships 7 Estonian Cups

VK Selver Tallinn is a professional Volleyball team based in Tallinn, Estonia. It plays in the Baltic Men Volleyball League and in the CEV Challenge Cup.

History

Audentes Volleyball Club was founded in 2000. In 2005–06 season an Estonian supermarket chain Selver became the name sponsor for the team. Under the coaching of the Estonian national team head coach Avo Keel Selver won both the Estonian League and the Baltic Men Volleyball League five years in a row.

• 2000–04 Audentes/Hermann
• 2004–05 Audentes Tallinn
• 2005–06 Selver/Audentes University
• 2006–07 Selver/Tallinn
• 2007–00 VK Selver Tallinn

Team roster

2021/2022

Head coach:	Andres Toobal
Assistant:	Valdis Radionenkov

No.	Name	Date of birth	Position
1	Pierce Johnson	(1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)	outside hitter
2	Sander Pärna	(2004-07-28) July 28, 2004 (age 20)	setter
4	Renet Vanker	(1998-09-22) September 22, 1998 (age 26)	setter
4	Karel Ellermaa	(1993-07-17) July 17, 1993 (age 31)	setter
5	Oliver Orav	(1995-08-31) August 31, 1995 (age 29)	outside hitter
6	Mart Toom	(1999-03-22) March 22, 1999 (age 25)	outside hitter
7	Denis Losnikov (C)	(1994-02-25) February 25, 1994 (age 30)	outside hitter
8	Timo Lõhmus	(2001-05-30) May 30, 2001 (age 23)	opposite
9	Marx Aru	(2002-11-08) November 8, 2002 (age 22)	middle blocker
10	Sten Vahtras	(1999-04-26) April 26, 1999 (age 25)	libero
11	Mihkel Varblane	(1999-12-12) December 12, 1999 (age 24)	middle blocker
12	Helger Hääl	(1994-06-09) June 9, 1994 (age 30)	middle blocker
13	Mathias Külvi	(2002-01-16) January 16, 2002 (age 22)	libero
15	Mihkel Nuut	(1996-08-29) August 29, 1996 (age 28)	opposite

Team roster – season 2020/2021
No.	Name	Date of birth	Position
1	Niko Haapakoski	(1996-05-01)May 1, 1996	setter
4	Renet Vanker	(1998-09-22)September 22, 1998	setter
5	Oliver Orav	(1995-08-31)August 31, 1995	outside hitter
7	Renee Teppan	(1993-09-26)September 26, 1993	opposite
8	Mihkel Varblane	(1999-12-12)December 12, 1999	middle blocker
9	Rauno Haidla	(2002-09-09)September 9, 2002	libero
10	Sten Vahtras	(1999-04-26)April 26, 1999	libero
11	Andrus Raadik (C)	(1986-10-19)October 19, 1986	outside hitter
12	Kristo Kollo	(1990-01-17)January 17, 1990	outside hitter
14	Mihkel Nuut	(1996-08-29)August 29, 1996	opposite
16	Denis Losnikov	(1994-02-25)February 25, 1994	outside hitter
17	Mathias Külvi	(2002-01-16)January 16, 2002	libero
19	Marx Aru	(2002-11-08)November 8, 2002	middle blocker
21	Helger Hääl	(1994-06-09)June 9, 1994	middle blocker
Head coach: Rainer Vassiljev Assistant: Andres Toobal

Team roster – season 2019/2020
No.	Name	Date of birth	Position
1	Damian Czetowicz	(2000-02-26)February 26, 2000	setter
3	German Tepner	(2001-01-09)January 9, 2001	outside hitter
4	Renet Vanker	(1998-09-22)September 22, 1998	setter
5	Oliver Orav	(1995-08-31)August 31, 1995	outside hitter
6	Karli Allik (C)	(1996-09-25)September 25, 1996	outside hitter
7	Denis Losnikov	(1994-02-25)February 25, 1994	outside hitter
8	Timo Lõhmus	(2001-05-30)May 30, 2001	outside hitter
9	Rauno Haidla	(2002-09-09)September 9, 2002	libero
10	Sten Vahtras	(1999-04-26)April 26, 1999	libero
11	Mihkel Varblane	(1999-12-12)December 12, 1999	middle blocker
13	Matěj Šmídl	(1997-02-25)February 25, 1997	opposite
14	Devin Põlluste	(2000-03-06)March 6, 2000	outside hitter
16	Reimo Rannar	(1988-01-20)January 20, 1988	middle blocker
21	Helger Hääl	(1994-06-09)June 9, 1994	middle blocker
Head coach: Alessandro Piroli Assistant: Andres Toobal Assistant: Indrek Verro

Season by season

Season	Estonian League	Estonian Cup	Baltic League	European competitions
2000–01	3rd place	?	–	–
2001–02	5th place	?	–	–
2002–03	4th place	?	–	–
2003–04	4th place	?	–	–
2004–05	Champion	Champion	–	3 CEV Cup Round I
2005–06	Runner-up	Semifinalist	6th place	–
2006–07	Champion	Champion	Champion	3 CEV Cup Round I
2007–08	Champion	Champion	Champion	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/4 Finals
2008–09	Champion	Runner-up	Champion	3 CEV Challenge Cup Round II
2009–10	Champion	Champion	Champion	2 CEV Cup 1/8 Finals
2010–11	Champion	Champion	Champion	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/4 Finals
2011–12	Runner-up	Champion	Runner-up	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/8 Finals
2012–13	Champion	Runner-up	4th place	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/16 Finals
2013–14	Runner-up	Quarterfinalist	Champion	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/8 Finals
2014–15	4th place	Quarterfinalist	Runner-up	3 CEV Challenge Cup 1/16 Finals
2015–16	Champion	Quarterfinalist	5th place	–
2016–17	Champion	Runner-up	4th place	2 CEV Cup 1/32 Finals
2017–18	4th place	Quarterfinalist	6th place	–
2018–19	5th place	Semifinalist	5th place	–
2019–20	cancelled	Semifinalist	cancelled	–
2020–21	3rd place	Champion	Champion	–
2021–22		Runner-up	5th place	–

Honours

Baltic League

• Winners (7): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2021
• Runners-up: 2012, 2015

Estonian League

• Winners (9): 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017
• Runners-up: 2006, 2012, 2014

Estonian Cup

• Winners (7): 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2020
• Runners-up: 2008, 2012, 2016, 2021

Head coaches

• 2000–2001 Andres Skuin
• 2004–2005 Juha Lantto
• 2005–2014 Avo Keel
• 2014–2017 Rainer Vassiljev
• 2017–2018 Austris Štāls
• 2018–2019 Aapo Rantanen
• 2019–2020 Alessandro Piroli
• 2020–2021 Rainer Vassiljev
• 2021–0000 Andres Toobal

Notable players

• Andri Aganits (2 seasons: 2011–2013)
• Martti Juhkami (1 season: 2012–2013)
• Ardo Kreek (3 seasons: 2006–2009)
• Meelis Kivisild (7 seasons: 2008–2015)
• Kristo Kollo (1 season: 2020–2021)
• Federico Marretta (1 season: 2014–2015)
• Argo Meresaar (5 seasons: 2008–2013)
• Oliver Orav
• Raimo Pajusalu (1 season: 2004–2005)
• Dmytro Pashytskyy (1 season: 2010–2011)
• Deniss Petrovs (2 seasons: 2009–2011)
• Hindrek Pulk (4 seasons: 2010–2014)
• Keith Pupart (5 seasons: 2004–2009)
• Andrus Raadik (1 season: 2020–2021)
• Martti Rosenblatt (9 seasons: 2006–2012; 2013–2016)
• Janis Sirelpuu (3 seasons: 2004–2005; 2007–2009)
• Rauno Tamme (1 season: 2016–2017)
• Timo Tammemaa (5 seasons: 2009–2014)
• Renee Teppan (1 season: 2020–2021)
• Andres Toobal (3 seasons: 2014–2016; 2018–2019)
• Rivo Vesik (2 seasons: 2004–2006)
• Lincoln Williams (3 seasons: 2014–2017)

References

External links

• Official site