Patrik Raitanen

Patrik Raitanen (born 13 June 2001) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Fortuna Sittard and the Finland national under-19 football team.[1] Raitanen was born in Ulvila, Finland. He made his debut on senior level in FC Jazz[2], before signing with Liverpool at age 15 in 2017.[3]

Patrik Raitanen
Personal information
Full name Patrik Raitanen
Date of birth (2001-06-13) 13 June 2001
Place of birth Ulvila, Finland
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Fortuna Sittard
Number 29
Youth career
0000–2015 FC Ulvila
2015–2017 Jazz
2017–2019 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Fortuna Sittard 2 (0)
National team‡
2017 Finland U16 3 (0)
2017 Finland U17 6 (0)
2018–2019 Finland U18 7 (0)
2019– Finland U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2019

Club career

On 21 June 2019, Raitanen signed his first professional contract with Fortuna Sittard.[4] Raitanen made his professional debut with Fortuna Sittard in a 0-0 Eredivisie tie with Sparta Rotterdam on 28 September 2019.[5]

Personal life

Raitanen is the son of the Finnish former hockey player Rauli Raitanen.[6]

References
  1. "Patrik Raitanen" (in Finnish). Football Association of Finland. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. "VPS 5-1 Jazz Miesten Respect Suomen Cup 28.1.2017 17:45 Fennia Arena" (in Finnish). Football Association of Finland. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. "Patrik Raitasen unelmapesti alkaa – Jazz-kasvatti pääsee Liverpool-legendan oppiin" [Patrik Raitanen's dream assignment begins - Will be coached by a Liverpool legend] (in Finnish). Satakunnan Kansa. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. "Patrik Raitanen versterkt Sittardse defensie". Fortuna Sittard.
  5. "Fortuna Sittard vs. Sparta Rotterdam - 28 September 2019 - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com.
  6. "15-vuotias suomalaispuolustaja Liverpooliin - Steven Gerrard valmentajaksi". yle.fi.
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