Patrik Raitanen

Patrik Raitanen (born 13 June 2001) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a defender for U19 youth team of SPAL and the Finland national under-19 football team.[1] Raitanen was born in Ulvila, Finland. He made his debut on senior level in FC Jazz,[2] before signing with Liverpool at age 15 in 2017.[3]

Patrik Raitanen
Personal information
Full name Patrik Raitanen
Date of birth (2001-06-13) 13 June 2001
Place of birth Ulvila, Finland
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
SPAL U19 team
Youth career
0000–2015 FC Ulvila
2015–2017 Jazz
2017–2019 Liverpool
2019–2020 Fortuna Sittard
2020– SPAL
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Fortuna Sittard 2 (0)
National team
2017 Finland U16 3 (0)
2017 Finland U17 6 (0)
2018–2019 Finland U18 7 (0)
2019– Finland U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2019

Club career

On 21 June 2019, Raitanen signed his first professional contract with Fortuna Sittard.[4] Raitanen made his professional debut with Fortuna Sittard in a 0-0 Eredivisie tie with Sparta Rotterdam on 28 September 2019.[5]

Personal life

Raitanen is the son of the Finnish former hockey player Rauli Raitanen.[6]

References

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