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Leo Houtsonen

Finnish association football player and business executive (1958-2019) · Finland · On the map · Footballers · Died at 60

Leo Houtsonen was a Finnish footballer. He played in 45 matches for the Finland national football team from 1978 to 1986. In his career he played for Kuopion Palloseura and Oulun Palloseura. He was born in Pieksämäki to refugees from Karelia, but was raised in Kuopio.

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Career 6

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Kuopion Palloseura1984-19928116
Oulun Palloseura1982-19834010
Kuopion Palloseura19812910
Oulun Palloseura1978-19808015
Finland1978-1986451
Kuopion Palloseura1975-1977635

Timeline 8

2019Died
1984Kuopion PalloseuraJoined
1982Oulun PalloseuraJoined
1981Kuopion PalloseuraJoined
1978Oulun PalloseuraJoined
1978Finland men's national football teamJoined
1975Kuopion PalloseuraJoined
1958Born

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He was part of Finnish under-18 national team that won silver in under-18 UEFA european championships held in 1975, losing 0-1 to England in final. During his career he was approached by Newcastle United and Norwich City but he turned those offers down. Along with his footballing career he held civilian job in a financing company and was active in his local orthodox church.

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Country
Finland
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1958 to 2019 · aged 60