Jari Litmanen Profile


Jari Litmanen is a retired Finnish footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Finnish football. Born in 1971 in Lahti, Finland, Litmanen began his football career playing for Reipas Lahti, a local club in his hometown. He quickly established himself as a talented player and was soon signed by HJK Helsinki, one of the most successful clubs in Finnish football history.

During his time at HJK Helsinki, Litmanen helped the team win four Finnish league titles and three Finnish Cup titles. His performances on the field quickly earned him a reputation as one of the best players in Europe, and in 1992 he was signed by Ajax, one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football history.

Litmanen was a key player for Ajax, helping the team win the Dutch league title in his first season with the club. He was also instrumental in Ajax's success in the UEFA Champions League in the 1994-95 season, scoring nine goals in the tournament and leading the team to victory in the final against AC Milan. His performances in the tournament earned him the accolade of being named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season.

After leaving Ajax in 1999, Litmanen went on to play for a number of other clubs, including Barcelona, Liverpool, and Fulham. Although he never replicated the same level of success he had achieved with Ajax, Litmanen remained a respected and admired player throughout his career, known for his technical ability, vision, and intelligence on the field.

Litmanen also had a successful international career, earning 137 caps for the Finland national team and scoring 32 goals. He was a key player for the team, helping them qualify for the UEFA Euro 2000 tournament, which was Finland's first major international tournament.


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Name: Jari Litmanen
Date of Birth: 20th February 1971
Nationality: Finland
Position(s): Attacking Midfielder
Career: 1987 to 2011
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