About Tallinna JK

Tallinna JK (Tallinna Jalgpalli Klubi) is a historic Estonian football club based in Tallinn, founded in 1921. It was created by local players after World War I and quickly became one of the early pioneers of organized football in Estonia. The club also played an important role in shaping the country’s football structure, contributing to the development of national competitions and administration.

During the interwar period, Tallinna JK was one of Estonia’s strongest teams. It won the national championship twice, in 1926 and 1928, and also lifted the Estonian Cup in 1939 and 1940. The club was known for producing several national team players and for being among the first Estonian clubs to achieve sustained domestic success.

After being dissolved during World War II in 1941, the club was later re-established in 1992 following Estonia’s independence. It operated again in the lower divisions and focused heavily on youth development, producing several future Estonian internationals. In 2008, Tallinna JK merged with SK Legion to form Tallinna JK Legion, effectively ending its existence as a separate club.