Ken Kallaste (né Akerta; born 31 August 1988) is an Estonian retired professional footballer who played as a left back.
Club career Flora Kallaste came through the Flora youth system. He made his debut in the Meistriliiga playing for Flora affiliated Warrior on 12 March 2006, in a 0–6 away loss to Maag Tartu. In July 2006, Kallaste moved to Flora's first team. He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2006, in a 0–1 home loss to Levadia.
In July 2008, Kallaste joined Tulevik on loan until the end of the season.
Nõmme Kalju On 6 January 2010, Kallaste signed a three-year contract with Nõmme Kalju. He made his debut for the club on 9 March 2010, in 1–0 home victory over Tulevik. Kallaste helped Nõmme Kalju win the Meistriliiga title in 2012. From 8 May 2010 to 20 July 2013, Kallaste played every single minute of 116 consecutive league matches, earning himself the nickname Raudmees (Iron Man).
Górnik Zabrze On 22 December 2015, Kallaste signed for Polish club Górnik Zabrze on a one-and-a-half-year deal, with an option to extend the contract for another year. He made his debut in the Ekstraklasa on 13 February 2016, in a 0–3 away loss to Cracovia. Górnik Zabrze were relegated at the end of the 2015–16 season and on 25 June 2016, Kallaste was released from his contract by mutual consent.
Korona Kielce On 27 June 2016, Kallaste signed a two-year contract with Korona Kielce. He made his debut for the club on 17 August 2016, in a 0–4 away loss to Zagłębie Lubin. Kallaste scored his first Ekstraklasa goal on 25 November 2017, in a 3–2 home win over Legia Warsaw.
GKS Tychy On 17 June 2019, Kallaste signed for I liga side GKS Tychy on a one-year deal, with an option to extend his contract for another year.
International career Kallaste has represented Estonia at under-17, under-18, under-19, under-21 and under-23 levels.
On 1 November 2012, Kallaste was named in Estonia's squad for a friendly match against Oman on 8 November 2012, and made his senior international debut in the 2–1 away win.
Personal life Kallaste was born Ken Akerta, but changed his last name to Kallaste in 2006. He is the son of former professional footballer and Estonian international Risto Kallaste.
Kallaste has a daughter (born 2012).
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupIncludes the Estonian Cup and Polish CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLelle2004II liiga22400——224Tervis Pärnu2004Esiliiga3110——412005Esiliiga29310——303Total32420——344Warrior2006Meistriliiga16411——175Flora2006Meistriliiga100123Appearances in UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League01Appearance in Estonian Supercup01522007Meistriliiga0000001Appearance(s) in Baltic League0102008Meistriliiga31000030612009Meistriliiga231102010271Total362225060494Flora II2006Esiliiga6500——652007Esiliiga31931——34102008Esiliiga16321——1842009Esiliiga9400——94Total622152——6723Tulevik (loan)2008Meistriliiga14032——172Nõmme Kalju2010Meistriliiga35430—204042011Meistriliiga3622020—4022012Meistriliiga3614020—4212013Meistriliiga362616Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League0104932014Meistriliiga3540040—3942015Meistriliiga3534140—434Total213161921803025318Nõmme Kalju II2010II liiga1100——11Górnik Zabrze2015–16Ekstraklasa15000——150Korona Kielce2016–17Ekstraklasa24000——2402017–18Ekstraklasa31140——3512018–19Ekstraklasa12110——131Total67250——722Korona Kielce II2016–17IV liga10———102018–19IV liga140———140Total150———150Career total493543792309056263
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsEstonia201210201310201410020151002016100201750201840Total410
Honours Flora Meistriliiga: 2020, 2022, 2023 Estonian Cup: 2008–09 Estonian Supercup: 2009
Nõmme Kalju Meistriliiga: 2012 Estonian Cup: 2014–15
Levadia Meistriliiga: 2024 Estonian Cup: 2023–24
Korona Kielce II IV liga Świętokrzyskie: 2018–19
Individual Meistriliiga Player of the Month: March 2015, October 2021
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