Maiju Hirvonen

  • Date of birth : 25/12/1990
  • Position : Defender
  • Country : Finland Finland
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Maiju Hirvonen

Maiju Hirvonen

Previous clubs: Ilves, NiceFutis

Which player most inspired you and why? Tiina Salmen, an excellent Finnish defender.

Which coach most inspired you? Jussi Hietanen.

What was the best advice they gave you? Nothing can replace repetition. 

Best player you've played with? Beverly Goebel.

Toughest opponent? German youth national teams.

What tip would you give a young player hoping to succeed? Don't use short-cuts in training – do everything meticulously.

Last updated: 18/09/12 22.02CET

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Match log

DateCompetitionPhaseMinsGSA
The home team is listed first.Last updated: 04/01/2013 11:46 CET
13.08.2012UEFA Women's Champions LeagueQualifying roundOsijekOsijek1-3PK-35PK-359000
16.08.2012UEFA Women's Champions LeagueQualifying roundPK-35PK-351-1Glasgow CityGlasgow City4600
03.10.2012UEFA Women's Champions LeagueRound of 32LyonLyon5-0PK-35PK-359000

UEFA Best Player in Europe Award

Team of the Year

General info

  • Name: Maiju Hirvonen
  • Position: Defender
  • Date of birth (age): 25/12/1990 (22)
  • Country: Finland
  • Squad number: 16
  • Club: PK-35 (Finland FIN)


  • Currently playing:
    • UEFA Women's Champions League 2012/13

  • UEFA competition debut:
  • Club: UEFA Women's Champions League (Qualifying round)
    11/08/11: PK-35 10-0 Ada
  • National team: UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship (First qualifying round)
    26/09/06: Finland 4-1 Belarus

Career statistics

National team record in UEFA competitions

TeamPGS
Finland WU-19181
Total181

Club record in UEFA competitions

UEFA Women's Champions League
ClubPGS
PK-3581
Total81
Last updated: 04/01/2013 11:46 CET
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