Hannes Anier

Hannes Anier (born 16 January 1993) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Club career Anier started his career at Flora. He remained there until 2012, after which he was recruited by Danish Odense Boldklub signing a three-year contract. Anier did not manage to get enough playing time for the first team and the contract was ended in 2013. After leaving Denmark, Anier went on trial with Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle, Norwegian Tippeligaen side Strømsgodset and HJK before signing with German 2. Bundesliga club Erzgebirge Aue on a three-year deal until 2017. Anier played his first game for Erzgebirge Aue on 24 July 2014 in a friendly match against Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute. His contract was terminated prematurely in early February 2015, after Anier had never been played for the club's first team.

International career Anier made his Estonia debut against Iceland on 4 June 2014. He scored his first goal on his second match against Tajikistan on 7 June 2014.

Personal life Anier's older brother Henri Anier is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics Estonia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Anier goal.

Honours Flora Meistriliiga: 2011, 2017 Estonian Cup: 2010–11 Estonian Supercup: 2011