Parnu JK Vaprus
Results
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 11/09 10:30 | 36 |
[3] JK Nomme Kalju
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [7] 
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 11/03 17:00 | 35 |
[7] Parnu JK Vaprus v
JK Tallinna Kalev
[8] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Estonia Cup | 10/30 17:00 | 4 |
Parnu JK Vaprus v
Laanemaa Haapsalu
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 10/27 10:30 | 34 |
[5] JK Trans Narva
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [8]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 10/23 15:00 | 33 |
[7] Parnu JK Vaprus v
Paide Linnameeskond
[4] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 10/19 11:30 | 32 |
[10] JK Nomme United
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [8]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 10/06 14:00 | 31 |
[9] Parnu JK Vaprus v
FC Kuressaare
[8] 
|
W | 3-1 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 09/29 11:30 | 30 |
[3] FC Flora Tallinn
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [9]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 09/22 16:00 | 29 |
[1] FC Levadia Tallinn
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [8]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 09/18 16:00 | 28 |
[9] Parnu JK Vaprus v
JK Tammeka Tartu
[5] 
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 09/15 11:30 | 27 |
[9] Parnu JK Vaprus v
JK Nomme Kalju
[4]
|
L | 0-4 | |
| Estonia Meistriliiga | 09/01 16:00 | 26 |
[9] JK Tallinna Kalev
v
Parnu JK Vaprus [8]
|
L | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Wins | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Draws | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Losses | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Goals for | 62 | 46 | 16 |
| Goals against | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Clean sheets | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Wikipedia - Pärnu JK Vaprus
Pärnu Jalgpalliklubi Vaprus, commonly known as Pärnu Vaprus or simply Vaprus, is an Estonian professional football club based in Pärnu that competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football. The club's home ground is Pärnu Rannastaadion.
Founded in 1922, Pärnu Vaprus was dissolved after a merger in 1937 and re-established in 1999. The club has played in the Meistriliiga in 2006–2008, 2017–2018 and again since 2021.
History
Vaprus was formed in May 1922, as Spordiselts Vaprus (English: Sporting Society 'Bravery'). The club was active in various sports and credited for organising the first intercity running competitions from Pärnu to Tallinn and from Pärnu to Riga. In football, Vaprus competed in the local Pärnu football championships, winning in 1927 and 1934. However, the club failed to reach the heights of their rivals Pärnu Tervis and in 1937, Vaprus merged with several other local sporting clubs to form Pärnu Kalev.
The club was re-established in 1999 as an amateur team playing in the lower leagues. In 2003, several local clubs merged with Vaprus, including former top league club Pärnu Levadia, forming a working football club.
Vaprus won the 2005 Esiliiga season and was, for the first time in the club's history, promoted to Estonia's top-flight football league Meistriliiga. The club finished their first Meistriliiga season in 7th place. Vaprus finished the 2008 Meistriliiga season in 10th place, but managed to avoid direct relegation due to disbandment of TVMK. However, the club was still relegated after losing the relegation play-offs against Paide Linnameeskond.
In 2010, Vaprus formed a united team Pärnu Linnameeskond with Pärnu JK and Pärnu Kalev. Vaprus itself continued to only operate in youth football until 2014, when they entered their senior team to Estonian lower leagues. Pärnu Linnameeskond reached Estonian top flight in 2015, but broke up after two seasons with Pärnu Vaprus inheriting their league spot for 2017.
After an eight-year absence, Vaprus returned to top-flight football and moved to the newly renovated 1,501 seater Pärnu Rannastaadion. The club finished the season in last place, but managed to avoid relegation due to Sillamäe Kalev's bankruptcy. Pärnu Vaprus was relegated in the following 2018 season. Vaprus won Esiliiga in 2020, and returned to Meistriliiga, where they again finished last in the 2021 season. However, the club again avoided relegation due to Viljandi Tulevik leaving top-flight football for financial reasons. Vaprus finished the 2022 season in 10th place, but once again, avoided relegation due to TJK Legion leaving top-flight football for financial difficulties.
Pärnu Vaprus appointed Igor Prins as their manager for the following 2023 season and recorded their most successful season in the club's history, surprisingly occupying 3rd place until matchday 27 and finishing the season in 6th place with 48 points, despite being considered as clear relegation candidates at the start of the year. Vaprus finished the following year in 7th place.
Known for their attacking style of play and strong team spirit, Parnu JK Vaprus has a loyal fan base that supports the team both at home and away matches. The team's colors are blue and white, and their home matches are played at the Parnu Rannastaadion, a modern stadium that can hold thousands of passionate fans.
Parnu JK Vaprus has a talented roster of players, both domestic and international, who are dedicated to achieving success on the pitch. With a strong coaching staff and a commitment to developing young talent, the team is poised for continued success in Estonian football. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual supporter, Parnu JK Vaprus is a team worth watching in the exciting world of Estonian soccer.