Teemu Pukki

• Full name: Teemu Eino Antero Pukki
• Date of birth: March 29, 1990
• Place of birth: Kotka, Finland
• Nationality: Finnish
• Position: Forward / Striker
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Early career: Youth at KTP (Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat) and HJK Helsinki; professional debut with Klubi 04 and HJK.
• Sevilla: Brief move to Sevilla Atlético (Spain) early in his career.
• Schalke 04: Transferred to FC Schalke 04 (Germany).
• Loan spells: Included Celtic (Scotland) on loan.
• Brøndby IF: Successful spell in Denmark with Brøndby, where he developed into a reliable goalscorer.
• Norwich City: Joined Norwich City (England). Became a key player and club icon, notably leading their attack in the Championship and Premier League. Won the EFL Championship Golden Boot in 2018–19 and 2020–21, helping Norwich to promotion to the Premier League in those seasons. Known for his clinical finishing, intelligent movement, work rate, and strong rapport with fans.
• After Norwich: Continued career moves occurred after his spells at Norwich (including MLS with Minnesota United and other clubs), but his most prominent and widely recognized period was his time at Norwich City.

International career

• Regular member and captain of the Finland national team.
• Finland’s all-time leading goalscorer (surpassing previous records), instrumental in Finland’s qualification for UEFA Euro 2020 — the nation’s first major tournament appearance.
• Known for clutch goals and leadership on the international stage.

Playing style and strengths

• Clinical finisher with good composure in and around the penalty area.
• Excellent off-the-ball movement and intelligent runs behind defenses.
• Strong work rate and pressing from the front.
• Reliable penalty taker and opportunistic in poaching goals.

Honours & notable achievements (selected)

• EFL Championship Golden Boot: 2018–19, 2020–21
• Promotions to the Premier League with Norwich City (2018–19, 2020–21)
• Key figure in Finland’s first-ever appearance at a major tournament (UEFA Euro 2020)

Legacy

Teemu Pukki is widely regarded as one of Finland’s greatest footballers. His goalscoring form at Norwich City and his leadership for the national team made him a household name among fans of the club and Finnish football supporters alike.