Essi Sainio: Biography, Facts and Career
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Essi Katriina Sainio (born 9 September 1986) is a Finnish former professional footballer, who last played for HJK in Finland as a winger. She played for SC Freiburg of Germany's Frauen-Bundesliga, before having a few years break due personal reasons. She previously played for Turbine Potsdam, winning the German Bundesliga title in 2009, and for AIK of the Swedish Damallsvenskan. Sainio began her senior career with Naisten Liiga clubs FC Honka and HJK in her home country. Since making her debut in 2006, Sainio has won 45 caps and scored three goals for the Finland women's national football team. A winger who can also play as a full-back, she was part of the Finnish team which hosted UEFA Women's Euro 2009 and reached the quarter-finals.
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- Full name: Essi Sainio
- Born: 1986-09-09
- Nationality: Finland
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q546255
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Who is Essi Sainio?
Essi Katriina Sainio (born 9 September 1986) is a Finnish former professional footballer, who last played for HJK in Finland as a winger.
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Essi Sainio is Finland.
When was Essi Sainio born?
Essi Sainio was born on 1986-09-09.
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