Hämäläinen was a versatile attacking midfielder, capable of playing centrally or on the wing, known for his clever movement and clinical finishing.
One rank above: Kari Arkivuo at #25.
One rank below: Markku Kanerva at #27.
Finland's editorial top five: Jari Litmanen · Sami Hyypiä · Teemu Pukki · Jussi Jääskeläinen · Lukas Hradecky.