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25 / Finland · 2009–2022

Jukka Raitala

RB box-to-boxleader
Caps · Finland
61
Goals · Finland
0
Life
1988
Clubs
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, CF Montréal, IF Gnistan
#25
Editorial rank of 33 for Finland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A diligent and energetic defender, known for his work rate and ability to cover the entire flank for club and country. Career record: 61 caps and 0 goals for Finland; club career at Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, CF Montréal, IF Gnistan.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

2006–2006Klubi-04
2007–2010Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
2009–2012TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2010–2011SC Paderborn 07
2011–2012Club Atlético Osasuna
2012–2015SC Heerenveen
2015–2015FC Vestsjælland
2015–2016AaB Fodbold
2016–2016Sogndal Fotball
2017–2017Columbus Crew
2018–2020CF Montréal
2021–2021Minnesota United
Finland61 caps, 0 goals

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Around Raitala in the almanac

One rank above: Jere Uronen at #24.

One rank below: Kari Arkivuo at #26.

Finland's editorial top five: Jari Litmanen · Sami Hyypiä · Teemu Pukki · Jussi Jääskeläinen · Lukas Hradecky.

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