How many caps did Teemu Tainio win for Finland?

Teemu Tainio won 64 caps for Finland, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Teemu Tainio play for?

TP-47 (1994–1995), FC Haka (1996–1997), AJ Auxerre (1997–2005), Tottenham Hotspur (2005–2008), Sunderland A.F.C. (2008–2010), Birmingham City (2009–2010), AFC Ajax (2010–2011), New York Red Bulls (2011–2012), Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (2013–2014).

Where does Teemu Tainio rank among Finland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Teemu Tainio #12 of Finland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Finland · 1998–2014

Teemu Tainio

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Caps · Finland

Goals · Finland

Life

1979

Clubs

FC Haka, AJ Auxerre, Tottenham Hotspur

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Finland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Tainio was a versatile and combative midfielder, equally adept at shielding the defence or unlocking it with a killer pass during his time at Auxerre and Tottenham. Career record: 64 caps and 6 goals for Finland; club career at FC Haka, AJ Auxerre, Tottenham Hotspur.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q316501

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Career record

1994–1995	TP-47
1996–1997	FC Haka
1997–2005	AJ Auxerre
2005–2008	Tottenham Hotspur
2008–2010	Sunderland A.F.C.
2009–2010	Birmingham City
2010–2011	AFC Ajax
2011–2012	New York Red Bulls
2013–2014	Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
Finland	64 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Finland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Finland checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

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Around Tainio in the almanac

One rank above: Alexei Eremenko at #11.

One rank below: Glen Kamara at #13.

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

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