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18 / Finland · 1989–2003

Mixu Paatelainen

ST finisherleader
Caps · Finland
70
Goals · Finland
18
Life
1967
Clubs
Dundee United, Aberdeen, Hibernian
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for Finland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Finland's record goalscorer, "Mixu" was a formidable, bustling centre-forward renowned for his aerial prowess and prolific spell with Dundee United. Career record: 70 caps and 18 goals for Finland; club career at Dundee United, Aberdeen, Hibernian.

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Career record

1985–1987FC Haka
1987–1992Dundee United
1992–1994Aberdeen
1994–1997Bolton Wanderers
1997–1998Wolverhampton Wanderers
1998–2001Hibernian
2001–2002RC Strasbourg Alsace
2002–2003Hibernian
2003–2004St Johnstone
2004–2005St. Mirren
2005–2005Cowdenbeath
Finland70 caps, 18 goals

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One rank above: Kari Ukkonen at #17.

One rank below: Tim Sparv at #19.

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

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