About Jari Ilola
Born 1978. Jari Ilola is a Finnish association football player.
Jari Ilola (born 24 November 1978) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played for Finnish clubs Rovaniemen Palloseura (RoPS), HJK Helsinki, as well as for Swedish club IF Elfsborg. Ilola was part of the HJK squad that qualified for the 1998–99 UEFA Champions League group stage as the first and the only Finnish club ever to this date.
At international level, he made 30 appearances scoring one goal for the Finland national team.
He is currently the sporting director of his former club RoPS in Ykkönen.
Career statistics Club
International
Scores and results list Finland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ilola goal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jari Ilola?
Finnish footballer
When was Jari Ilola born?
Jari Ilola was born on 24 November 1978 in Oulu.
What is Jari Ilola's occupation?
Jari Ilola is an association football player.
What nationality is Jari Ilola?
Jari Ilola is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jari Ilola. https://biography.guide/jari-ilola/
MLA: "Jari Ilola." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jari-ilola/.
Chicago: "Jari Ilola." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jari-ilola/.
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