Timo Rahja

Timo Rahja (born 9 October 1948) 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 team, scoring two goals in the UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying campaign against Poland and Netherlands.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Finland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rahja goal. + List of international goals scored by Timo Rahja No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 1 September 1974 Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland 1–0 1–2 UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying 2. 25 September 1974 1–0 1–3 UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying

Honours HJK Mestaruussarja: 1973