Hannu Tihinen
Finnish footballer and defender
Born
July 1st, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish footballer played as a defender throughout a professional career that spanned over a decade. He began his career in 1994 with FC Kuusysi Lahti before moving to clubs like FC Haka, and then to Europe playing for clubs such as FC Basel in Switzerland. Tihinen represented Finland at the international level, earning multiple caps. Played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, contributing to Finland's notable performances in the tournament.
Played for FC Basel
Represented Finland in UEFA Euro 2004
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