Jari Rantanen

Jari Rantanen
Personal information
Full nameJari Rantanen
Date of birth31 December 1961
Place of birthHelsinki, Finland
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
Retired
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1980–1983HJK Helsinki74(16)
1983–1984Estoril Praia9(1)
1984–1985HJK Helsinki47(22)
1985–1986K. Beerschot V.A.C.16(4)
1986–1987IFK Göteborg11(2)
1987–1989Leicester City13(3)
1989-1990HJK Helsinki17(3)
1993-1995FinnPa50(18)
1996HJK Helsinki10(1)
1997FinnPa8(2)
1997-1998Pallokerho-353(0)
National team
1984-1989Finland29(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 November 2010.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 November 2010

Jari Rantanen (born 31 December 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired football striker.

During his club career, Rantanen notably played for HJK Helsinki and FinnPa, as well as spells abroad with Estoril Praia, K. Beerschot V.A.C., IFK Göteborg and Leicester City. He also made 29 appearances for the Finland national team, scoring 4 goals.

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