Frank Liivak
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frank Liivak | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Tartu, Estonia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward, Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2013 | Almere City | ||
| 2006 | → Olümpia | ||
| 2013–2014 | Napoli | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Alcobendas Sport | 34 | (8) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011 | Estonia U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Estonia U17 | 12 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Estonia U19 | 12 | (5) |
| 2013– | Estonia U21 | 16 | (1) |
| 2016– | Estonia U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2014– | Estonia | 6 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 September 2015. | |||
Frank Liivak (born 7 July 1996) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and forward.
Club career
Early years
Liivak spent most of his youth career in Netherlands, playing for the Ajax affiliated Almere City. In 2013, Liivak moved to Italian club Napoli, but failed to make a first team debut.[1] In January 2015, Liivak joined Spanish club Alcobendas Sport. He made his debut for Alcobendas Sport on 1 February 2015.[2]
International career
Liivak started his international youth career in 2011. He made his international debut for the senior national team on 26 May 2014, in a 1–1 friendly home draw against Gibraltar.[3] He scored his first goal for Estonia on 1 June 2016, in the fourth minute of extra time in a 2–0 friendly home win against Andorra.
International goals
- As of match played 1 June 2016. Estonia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Liivak goal.[4]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 June 2016 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | 5 |  Andorra | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Personal life
His father, Jaanus Liivak, is a basketball coach and a former basketball player.[5]
References
- ↑ "Frank Liivak siirdus Napolisse" (in Estonian). Soccernet.ee. 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Frank Liivak tegi Hispaanias debüüdi" (in Estonian). Postimees. 1 February 2015.
- ↑ "Gibraltar - Eesti" (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Frank Liivak profile at Soccerway
- ↑ "Jaanus Liivak: oluline on iseseisev harjutamine" (in Estonian). Õhtuleht. 19 October 2013.
External links
- Frank Liivak at Estonian Football Association (Estonian)