Timo Rahja


Timo Rahja is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career, he represented HJK Helsinki, HIFK and Oulun Työväen Palloilijat in his native Finland, winning the Finnish championship title with HJK in 1973. In total, he made 169 appearances and scored 52 goals in Finnish top-tier Mestaruussarja. He also played one season in Dutch Eredivisie with MVV Maastricht in 1974–75.
He was capped seven times for the Finland national [football team|Finland national team], scoring two goals in the UEFA [Euro 1976 qualifying Group 5|UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying] campaign against Poland and Netherlands.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.1 September 1974Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland1–01–2UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying
2.25 September 1974Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland1–01–3UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying

Honours

HJK