Matti Klinga
Footballer and professional athlete
Born
December 10th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish footballer, Klinga played primarily as a midfielder. He began his professional career with FC Honka in the Veikkausliiga and later joined other clubs within Finland. Klinga contributed to his teams with solid performances in domestic leagues and cup competitions, showcasing technical skills and tactical awareness on the field. His career included participation in youth national teams, representing Finland in various international tournaments.
Played for FC Honka in the Veikkausliiga
Represented Finland at youth international levels
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