Antti Sumiala

Antti Markus Sumiala (born 20 February 1974) is a Finnish former footballer who played as a striker. He played his last years in his hometown team FC PoPa.

He was born in Pori and started playing football with local club Porin Pallo-Toverit before joining the youth team of Belgian side RSC Anderlecht.

Besides in his native Finland, Sumiala has played in Danish Superliga, Danish 1st Division, Eerste Divisie, Eredivisie, 2. Bundesliga, Süper Lig, Allsvenskan, Swiss Challenge League and MLS.

Sumiala has also worked as a sporting director of PoPa and is a main owner the club.

Career statistics Club

International

International goals As of match played 31 January 2000. Finland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Sumiala goal.

International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 26 October 1994 Tallinn, Estonia 3–0 7–0 Friendly 2. 16 November 1994 Helsinki, Finland 1–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifier 3. 29 March 1995 San Marino 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifier 4. 6 October 1996 Helsinki, Finland 1–2 2–3 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier 5. 30 April 1997 Oslo, Norway 1–0 1–1 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier 6. 8 June 1997 Helsinki, Finland 3–0 3–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier 7. 6 September 1997 Lausanne, Switzerland 2–0 2–1 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier 8. 11 October 1997 Helsinki, Finland 1–0 1–1 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier 9. 31 January 2000 La Manga Stadium, La Manga, Spain 1–0 1–0 Friendly