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.Kannelmäen keskushyökkääjä, eepinen.fi, 6 March 2018
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueEuropeTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHJK Helsinki1967Mestaruussarja8112010111968Mestaruussarja84–841969Mestaruussarja188–1881970Mestaruussarja216–2161971Mestaruussarja166–166Total7135207335HIFK1972Mestaruussarja199–199HJK Helsinki1973Mestaruussarja110–1101974Mestaruussarja22731258Total33731368MVV Maastricht1974–75Eredivisie103–103HJK Helsinki1975Mestaruussarja91201111976Mestaruussarja180–180Total27120291OTP Oulu1977Mestaruussarja50–501978Mestaruussarja40–40Total900090Career total169557117656
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsFinland197010197110197200197310197442Total72
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
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