FS METTA/Latvijas Universitāte
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Futbola Skola METTA (Football School METTA) | ||
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| Founded | 2 May 2006 | ||
| Ground | Stadions Arkādija, Riga | ||
| Capacity | 460 | ||
| Manager | Andris Riherts | ||
| League | Virsliga | ||
| 2014 | 9th | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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FS Metta is a Latvian football club located in Riga, Ķekava and Mārupe. As of 2012 they play in the Latvian Higher League. The club is formed from Futbola Skola "METTA" (Football School Metta) and Latvijas Universitāte (University of Latvia). Metta play their home games in Stadions Arkādija, Riga.
History
Football school "METTA" was officially founded on May 2, 2006. The school was existing already from year 2000. In previous years the football school took part only in youth tournaments. In 2007 football school "METTA" and University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) made a senior team FS METTA/Latvijas Universitāte and participated in Latvian Championship 1st division (Traffic 1. līga) and finished the season in the 4th position. Next 4 seasons were spent in the same level league. In 2011 Metta made their greatest achievement, winning the Latvian First League championship and automatically being promoted to the Latvian Higher League - the top tier of Latvian football.[1]
The base of the team is made from the best football playing students of Latvian University and talented high-school students, who continue their studies at LU. The team was created with an aim to give youngsters from all around Latvia a chance to study and develop their footballing skills.[2]
Participation in Latvian Championships
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup |
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| 2007 | 2nd (1.līga) | 4/(16) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 67 | 23 | 61 | 1/8 finals |
| 2008 | 2nd (1.līga) | 5/(15) | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 43 | 27 | 48 | 1/8 finals |
| 2009 | 2nd (1.līga) | 6/(14) | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 47 | 19 | 45 | Not Held |
| 2010 | 2nd (1.līga) | 5/(12) | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 1/8 finals |
| 2011 | 2nd (1.līga) | 1/(13) | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 61 | 14 | 56 | 1/8 finals |
| 2012 | 1st (Virslīga) | 8(10) | 36 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 39 | 82 | 29 | 1/8 finals |
| 2013 | 1st (Virslīga) | 9(10) | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 47 | 19 | 1/16 finals |
| 2014 | 1st (Virslīga) | 9(10) | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 69 | 16 | 1/16 finals |
Honours
- Latvian First League champions (1)
- 2011
Managers
Andris Riherts (2006 - )
Current players
First-team squad
Entry for the 2015 Latvian Higher League season, according to LFF.lv[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For recent squad changes see: List of Latvian football transfers summer 2014 and List of Latvian football transfers winter 2014-15
International players
Reserves squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player of the year
| Season | Player |
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| 2006 | Jānis Kauss |
| 2007 | Vladimirs Cīmanis |
| 2008 | Ivars Gailis |
| 2009 | Marsels Vapne |
| 2010 | Juris Skābardis |
| 2011 | Rūdolfs Puķītis |
| 2012 | Mārtiņš Milašēvičs |
| 2013 | Gatis Kalniņš |
| 2014 | Edgars Vardanjans |
Notable former players
Club officials
Board of directors
- President: Vacant
- General secretary: Ģirts Mihelsons
- Executive Director: Maira Mihelsone
- Member: Andris Riherts
Coaching staff
- Manager: Andris Riherts
- Coach: Viktors Mazurs
- Second team coach: Andrejs Karpovs
- Goalkeeping Coach: Artūrs Biezais
- Skill Coach: Jānis Goba
Medical staff
- Doctor: Sandra Rozenštoka
- Physiotherapist: Zane Andersone
School staff
- Press Officer: Elvijs Ērglis
- IT Department: Jānis Riherts
- PR Department: Emīls Latkovskis
Sponsorship
- Official Shirt Sponsor - SMSCREDIT.lv
- Official Sport Clothing Manufacturer - Nike
- Official Communication Sponsor - Radio Naba
Other Sponsors
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Shirt sponsors and manufacturers
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt Sponsor |
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| 2007 |  Nike |
Deac |
| 2008 | Elko | |
| 2009 | Deac | |
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| 2012 | SMSCREDIT.LV | |
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References
- ↑ "Metta/LU" uzvar 1. līgā un nākamgad spēlēs Virslīgā (Latvian)
- ↑ Komanda (Latvian)
- ↑ Pieteikums 2013.gada Virslīgas čempionātam (Latvian)
External links
- (Latvian) Official website
- (Latvian) FS Metta University of Latvia
- (Latvian) (English) Official Latvian Football Federation website