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title: "Igor Morozov becomes Kalju’s new head of youth development"
date: 2025-01-06T14:46:49Z
lang: en
author: "Morten Palu"
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# Igor Morozov becomes Kalju’s new head of youth development
![](https://i0.wp.com/balticfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1736162629-e1736173155108.jpg?resize=729%2C486&ssl=1)Photo: Kalju FC

**[Nõmme Kalju FC](https://balticfootballnews.com/?page_id=978) announced on their social media pages, that Igor Morozov is named the club’s new head of youth development, signing a three-year contract with the club.**

**Igor Morozov** is a well-known name in Estonian football. As a footballer, he successfully represented **[FCI Levadia](https://balticfootballnews.com/?page_id=1034)**, played for Polish team **Polonia Warsaw** and Hungarian **Debrecen**. He won several Estonian championship titles, a championship winner, several cup and super cup wins in Hungary. Morozov has been capped by Estonian national team on 30 occasions.

As a coach, Morozov already has remarkable experience. He has worked as Estonian youth national teams’ coach and has contributed into the development of **[FC Kuressaare’s](https://balticfootballnews.com/?page_id=937)** players. He has a UEFA A-level coaching license.

**Nõmme Kalju’s CEO Ehre Eamets told the press release, that hiring Morozov is an important step to bringing the club’s long time strategy to life:**

> _“We have developed thorough methods to develop young footballers, of which, Igor Morozov will now be responsible of. His experience as a player and as a coach, his leadership traits and ability to speak several languages will build a strong base for long time success. I believe, that under his leadership, we can bring Kalju’s youth development to the next level. Welcome to Nõmme, Igor!”_

**Morozov also sees a lot of potential and responsibility in his new role:**

> _“I am glad to join Nõmme Kalju’s family. I believe, that my experiences as a player and as a coach can build a strong base for the development of young players. I want to give my everything, to offer the best preparation and coaching to youngsters and to build a system, which will bring success in Estonia and internationally.”_

Source: [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BFppoZmFP/](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BFppoZmFP/)