About Petra Vaelma
Born 1982. Petra Vaelma is a Finnish association football player.
Petra Pauliina Vaelma (born 11 May 1982) is a Finnish former football defender who most recently played for Klepp IL of the Norwegian Toppserien. She previously played for United Pietarsaari in the Naisten Liiga, and Bälinge IF and Umeå Södra in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, also playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League with United Pietarsaari.
Since 1998 she was a member of the Finnish national team, playing in the 2005 and 2009 editions of the European Championships.
Vaelma retired from football after the 2013 season, but remained in Stavanger to work in a hotel.
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Who is Petra Vaelma?
Finnish footballer
When was Petra Vaelma born?
Petra Vaelma was born on 11 May 1982 in Turku.
What is Petra Vaelma's occupation?
Petra Vaelma is an association football player.
What nationality is Petra Vaelma?
Petra Vaelma is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Petra Vaelma. https://biography.guide/petra-vaelma/
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