Teemu Tainio
Finnish footballer and midfielder
Born
November 27th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish footballer played as a midfielder. Played for clubs including Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, and HJK Helsinki. Represented the Finland national team from 2000 to 2010, earning 66 caps and scoring 5 goals. Notable for contributing to club successes in domestic leagues and European competitions.
Played for Ajax in the Eredivisie
Played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Represented Finland in UEFA Euro 2008
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