Kari Rissanen (born 29 August 1966) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was capped 25 times for the Finland national team, scoring one goal. While playing for HJK Helsinki, Rissanen won four Finnish championship titles.Kari Rissanen, Helsingin Sanomat, 6 May 2001Liigalegendalla hyvät ja huonot muistot AC Milanista, mtvuutiset.fi, MTV Oy, 5 June 2014 Besides in his native Finland, Rissanen played in Singapore, ScotlandKari Rissanen pohtii skottiseuran tarjousta, Helsingin Sanomat, 18 November 1995 and Denmark.
Later he has worked as a sports masseur for the Finland national team.Kari Rissanen (Huuhkajien virallinen urheiluhieroja), hieronnanaika.fi
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsFinland198830198900199000199100199200199300199400199530199681199770199830Total241
Scores and results list Finland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rissanen goal. + List of international goals scored by Kari Rissanen No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 16 February 1996 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 2–4 2–5 Friendly
Honours HJK Mestaruussarja: 1985, 1987, 1988 Veikkausliiga: 1990
Atlantis Finnish Cup: 2001
Geylang International FAS Premier League: 1989, 1992
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