Teemu Pukki: Biography, Facts and Career
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Teemu Eino Antero Pukki (born 29 March 1990) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Veikkausliiga club HJK. Pukki began his career with KTP and made his debut on senior level on 23 June 2005 at the age of 15 in a fifth round match of the Finnish Cup. He then moved to Sevilla in 2008, where he played only one La Liga game for the first team before returning to Finland with HJK. In HJK he won the Veikkausliiga championship and the Finnish Cup. He then played in the top divisions of Germany for Schalke 04, Scotland for Celtic and Denmark for Brøndby. In 2018, he signed for Norwich City on a free transfer, and was named Player of the Season in the 2018–19 EFL Championship. Pukki made his international debut for Finland in 2009. He went on to earn over 130 caps and score 43 goals, making him the all-time leading male Finnish goalscorer. Pukki scored ten goals in ten matches in Finland's UEFA Euro 2020 qualification campaign, helping the side reach their first ever major international tournament.
Quick facts about Teemu Pukki
- Full name: Teemu Pukki
- Born: 1990-03-29
- Nationality: Finland
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q366753
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Who is Teemu Pukki?
Teemu Eino Antero Pukki (born 29 March 1990) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Veikkausliiga club HJK. Pukki began his career with KTP and made his debut on senior level on 23 June 2005 at the age of 15 in a fifth round match of the Finnish Cup.
What nationality is Teemu Pukki?
Teemu Pukki is Finland.
When was Teemu Pukki born?
Teemu Pukki was born on 1990-03-29.
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