Shefki Kuqi

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisher

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1976

Clubs

Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, Sheffield Wednesday, Crystal Palace

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for Finland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for his iconic 'diving celebration,' the powerful Finnish forward was a cult hero in the Football League, scoring vital goals for Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace. Career record: 62 caps and 8 goals for Finland; club career at Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, Sheffield Wednesday, Crystal Palace.

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Around Kuqi in the almanac

One rank above: Roni Porokara at #30.

One rank below: Niklas Moisander at #32.

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