Urmas Rooba (born 8 July 1978 in Kaaruka) is a retired Estonian footballer, who last played for Paide Linnameeskond in Meistriliiga. He played the position of defender.
Club career Rooba played for FC Midtjylland before he joined FC København. He was injury plagued at the Danish capital, and moved to Vejle Boldklub in 2006, but because of his injuries he waited until 20 May 2007 to make his debut for the first team. In his FC Midtjylland days was touted as one of the best defenders in the Danish league, before injury after injury has put his playing career on a downfall.
He has also played in FC Lelle, Lelle SK, JK Tervis Pärnu and TPS.
International career He has made 70 appearances for Estonian national team and has scored 1 goal.
Personal Rooba is the brother of former Estonian international Meelis Rooba, who made 50 caps for the national team between 1996 and 2004.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsEstonia1996711997301998702000402000602001110200270200390200450200540200610200730200830Total701
Scores and results list Estonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rooba goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Urmas RoobaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Narva Kreenholm Stadium, Narva, Estonia1–11–11996 Baltic Cup
References Guardian Football
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