FC Kuressaare is a professional Estonian football club based on the island of Saaremaa, competing in the Estonian Premium Liiga, the top division of Estonian football. They play their home matches at the Kuressaare linnastaadion. Founded in 1997, the club's colors are blue and white. As the representative of Estonia's largest island, the club carries a unique regional identity. Their history has been a struggle for stability in the top flight, often finding themselves in relegation battles. Their key achievement is simply maintaining their Premium Liiga status, which is a significant point of pride for the island community. In the modern era, Kuressaare continues to be a perennial underdog, relying on a mix of local Saaremaa talent and strategic signings to survive each season. The team culture is deeply intertwined with island life, and home matches are major community events. FC Kuressaare is more than just a football club; it is a symbol of Saaremaa's sporting spirit and resilience on the national stage.