Toni Kallio
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Toni Kallio is a Finnish
footballer who is currently playing for Veikkausliiga
side FC Inter Turku. His preferred position is left back, but he can also operate as centre back and used to play as forward when he joined HJK
. His nickname is "Bonecrusher", coming from his great physical presence and playing style.
, but during his time at Norwegian
club Molde was changed into a defender. He is known for his forward runs and good heading, given his tall frame. However, he is also known for making occasional blunders in the national team as he has been forced to play out of his preferred position.
Before joining Molde he played for FC Jazz
, TPV Tampere and HJK Helsinki
in Finland's Veikkausliiga
. He won the Norwegian Cup
in 2005. In 2007, he briefly went on trial at Lokomotiv Moscow and played 3 times. In 2007 he moved to Young Boys
in Switzerland.
On 31 January 2008, Kallio joined Fulham on loan, together with Jari Litmanen
. He made his Fulham debut the following season against Arsenal
, in which he helped secure a 1–0 victory. He was immediately awarded the Man of the Match award by visitors of the BBC
website. On 3 July 2008, Kallio signed a two-year deal with Fulham.
Kallio joined Sheffield United on a one month loan deal in late November 2009, making his debut just over a week later at Plymouth
. After making two appearances, Sheffield United extended his loan deal until the end of January 2010 but just hours after Roy Hodgson
recalled Kallio due to injuries in defence.
On 1 February 2010, Kallio once again joined the Blades on loan until the end of the season.
On 1 July 2010, Fulham announced that Kallio had been released from his contract with Fulham.
After being released by Fulham, Kallio joined Norway's Tippeligaen
side Viking for the rest of the 2010 season
. But after making only one appearance as a substitute for the club, the 32-year old defender was released from his contract on 16 November 2010.
Kallio signed a contract at the beginning of year 2011 with Thai Premier League side Muangthong United F.C. which won the Premier League title on season 2010.
On 19 May 2011 Muangthong United F.C. has been terminated contract. Kallio joined Finnish Premier League
side FC Inter Turku on Jun. 8 2011. He is widely regarded as a one of the worst signings of the Veikkausliiga season.
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Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
footballer who is currently playing for Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
side FC Inter Turku. His preferred position is left back, but he can also operate as centre back and used to play as forward when he joined HJK
HJK
HJK may stand for:* HJK Helsinki , association football club from Helsinki, Finland* Hærens Jegerkommando, the armed forces competence center for commando, airborne, and counterterrorist duty in the Norwegian Army...
. His nickname is "Bonecrusher", coming from his great physical presence and playing style.
Club career
He started out as a wingerWinger (sport)
In certain sports, such as football, field hockey, ice hockey, handball, rugby union, lacrosse and rugby league, the term winger is the name of a position. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch . In American football and Canadian football, the analogous position...
, but during his time at Norwegian
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
club Molde was changed into a defender. He is known for his forward runs and good heading, given his tall frame. However, he is also known for making occasional blunders in the national team as he has been forced to play out of his preferred position.
Before joining Molde he played for FC Jazz
FC Jazz
FC Jazz is a football club from Pori, Finland.- History :The club was founded in 1934. They played 19 seasons in the Finnish premier division Veikkausliiga between 1984 and 2004. The club was dissolved in 2005, as a result of financial difficulties. The club won the Finnish championship title in...
, TPV Tampere and HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi , internationally known as HJK Helsinki, is a Finnish football club, based in the capital Helsinki...
in Finland's Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
. He won the Norwegian Cup
Norwegian football cup
The Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
in 2005. In 2007, he briefly went on trial at Lokomotiv Moscow and played 3 times. In 2007 he moved to Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern. The club's colors are yellow and black....
in Switzerland.
On 31 January 2008, Kallio joined Fulham on loan, together with Jari Litmanen
Jari Litmanen
Jari Olavi Litmanen is a Finnish footballer, currently playing for HJK. He is the current vice-captain of Finland national football team, where he served as a first choice captain between 1996–2008...
. He made his Fulham debut the following season against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, in which he helped secure a 1–0 victory. He was immediately awarded the Man of the Match award by visitors of the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
website. On 3 July 2008, Kallio signed a two-year deal with Fulham.
Kallio joined Sheffield United on a one month loan deal in late November 2009, making his debut just over a week later at Plymouth
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
. After making two appearances, Sheffield United extended his loan deal until the end of January 2010 but just hours after Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson is a former English footballer and current head coach of West Bromwich Albion.Hodgson, who has managed sixteen different teams in eight countries, guided the Switzerland national team to the last 16 of the 1994 World Cup and qualification for Euro 1996; Switzerland had not qualified...
recalled Kallio due to injuries in defence.
On 1 February 2010, Kallio once again joined the Blades on loan until the end of the season.
On 1 July 2010, Fulham announced that Kallio had been released from his contract with Fulham.
After being released by Fulham, Kallio joined Norway's Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
side Viking for the rest of the 2010 season
2010 Norwegian Premier League
The 2010 Norwegian Premier League season is the sixty-sixth season of top-tier football in Norway. The competition, which is also named Tippeligaen for sponsorship reasons, began on 14 March and is scheduled to end on 7 November...
. But after making only one appearance as a substitute for the club, the 32-year old defender was released from his contract on 16 November 2010.
Kallio signed a contract at the beginning of year 2011 with Thai Premier League side Muangthong United F.C. which won the Premier League title on season 2010.
On 19 May 2011 Muangthong United F.C. has been terminated contract. Kallio joined Finnish Premier League
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
side FC Inter Turku on Jun. 8 2011. He is widely regarded as a one of the worst signings of the Veikkausliiga season.
International
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International goals
Finland's score given first. As of 18 August 2011.| Toni Kallio international goals | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Location | Opponent | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 27 February 2000 | Bankok, Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
1–5 | Friendly | |
| 2. | 2 June 2008 | Turku Turku Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland... , Finland Finland Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside... |
1–1 | Friendly | |
External links
- Profile at fcinter.fi
- Profile at FA of Finland's official website
- Profile at ESPNsoccernet