Peter Kopteff

Finnish footballer with international caps

Peter Kopteff - Finnish footballer with international caps
Born

April 10th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

Links & References

Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Competed in the Finnish Veikkausliiga, representing teams such as MyPa and FC Haka. Earned multiple caps for the Finland national team, participating in various international matches and tournaments. His contributions on and off the field solidified his status in Finnish football.

Played for MyPa and FC Haka

Earned over 20 caps for Finland

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