Frank Liivak


Frank Liivak is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for FCI Levadia and the Estonia national team.

Club career

Early career

Liivak came through the youth system at Ajax affiliated Almere City FC. In August 2013, he moved to Italian club Napoli. Liivak played for the club's under-19 side in the 2013–14 UEFA Youth League.
In January 2015, Liivak joined Spanish club Alcobendas Sport. He made his senior league debut in the Tercera División on 1 February, in a 0–0 draw against Alcobendas.

Sarajevo

On 16 February 2017, Liivak signed a three-year contract with Bosnian club Sarajevo. He made his debut in the Bosnian Premier League on 4 March, in a 1–0 away victory over Olimpik.

Flora

On 29 January 2018, Liivak signed a two-year contract with Estonian club Flora. On 3 March, he made his Meistriliiga debut, in a 1–0 home win over Tulevik.

FCI Levadia

On 1 February 2021, Liivak signed a two-year contract with Flora's league rivals FCI Levadia.

Sligo Rovers

On 22 June 2022, it was announced that Liivak had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.
On 7 November 2023 Liivak announced his departure from Sligo Rovers after a disappointing 8th place finish in the league.

International career

Liivak began his international career for Estonia with the national under-16 team in 2011, and went on to represent the under-17, under-19, under-21, and under-23 national sides.
Liivak made his senior international debut for Estonia on 26 May 2014, in 1–1 home draw against Gibraltar in a friendly. He scored his first goal for Estonia on 1 June 2016, in the fourth minute of injury time of a 2–0 home win over Andorra.

Personal life

Liivak's father, Jaanus Liivak, is a basketball coach and a former basketball player.

Career statistics

International goals

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
11 June 2016A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia52–02–0Friendly
223 November 2017Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu71–01–0Friendly
311 October 2020A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia203–13–32020–21 UEFA Nations League

Honours

Flora
FCI Levadia