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

As of 17 June 2019.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lelle2004II liiga22400——224
Tervis Pärnu2004Esiliiga3110——41
2005Esiliiga29310——303
Total32420——344
Warrior2006Meistriliiga16411——175
Flora2006Meistriliiga100123010152
2007Meistriliiga0000001010
2008Meistriliiga3100003061
2009Meistriliiga231102010271
Total362225060494
Flora II2006Esiliiga6500——65
2007Esiliiga31931——3410
2008Esiliiga16321——184
2009Esiliiga9400——94
Total622152——6723
Tulevik (loan)2008Meistriliiga14032——172
Nõmme Kalju2010Meistriliiga35430—20404
2011Meistriliiga3622020—402
2012Meistriliiga3614020—421
2013Meistriliiga362616010493
2014Meistriliiga3540040—394
2015Meistriliiga3534140—434
Total213161921803025318
Nõmme Kalju II2010II liiga1100——11
Górnik Zabrze2015–16Ekstraklasa15000——150
Korona Kielce2016–17Ekstraklasa24000——240
2017–18Ekstraklasa31140——351
2018–19Ekstraklasa12110——131
Total67250——722
Korona Kielce II2016–17IV liga10———10
2018–19IV liga140———140
Total150———150
Career total493543792309056263

International

As of 20 August 2019.

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Estonia201210
201310
2014100
2015100
2016100
201750
201840
Total410

Honours

Flora

Nõmme Kalju

Levadia

Korona Kielce II

Individual

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