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Niklas Moisander
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Niklas Moisander

CB anchor
Caps · Finland
62
Goals · Finland
2
Life
1985
Clubs
PEC Zwolle, AZ Alkmaar, SV Werder Bremen
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Finland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A ball-playing defender, he spent many successful years in the Eredivisie, noted for his composure and passing ability from the back. Career record: 62 caps and 2 goals for Finland; club career at PEC Zwolle, AZ Alkmaar, SV Werder Bremen.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q128920
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Career record

2002–2003TPS Turku
2003–2006AFC Ajax
2006–2008PEC Zwolle
2008–2012AZ Alkmaar
2012–2015AFC Ajax
2015–2016U.C. Sampdoria
2016–2021SV Werder Bremen
2021–2024Malmö FF
Finland62 caps, 2 goals

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Around Moisander in the almanac

One rank above: Shefki Kuqi at #31.

One rank below: Ari Hjelm at #33.

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

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