| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Finland | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | RoPS | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005- | RoPS | 112 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| Finland U-18 | ? | (?) | |
| – | Finland U-19 | 5 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 September 2010. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Janne Turpeenniemi (born 17 May 1989) is a Finnish football player currently playing for RoPS. His father Jorma played also in RoPS as sweeper and is the current Director of Football of RoPS.[1]
During his career Turpeeniemi has been playing in midfield, as a right winger and as a right full back. He has been occasionally playing as a central defender, when the team has been hit with injuries and bans. The last years he has played in defensive positions. In 2006 he had trials with English side Plymouth Argyle F.C..[2]
He has represented Finland in U-18[3] and U-19[4] levels. He scored his first goal in U-19 team against Romania on 22 March 2008.[5] 8 January 2010 Turpeenniemi was called to Eerikkilä Finnish under-21 training camp.[6]
During the 2010 season, Turpeenniemi is the captain of RoPS.
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