Teemu Tainio

Finnish footballer and midfielder

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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