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Jirijoonas Kanth

Jirijoonas Kanth

Finnish footballer

Jirijoonas Kanth (born 16 June 1987) is a Finnish former footballer who last played as a midfielder for HIFK.

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Early life

Kanth started playing football at the age of five.[1] His great-grandmother is Sami.[2] He was childhood friends with Finland international Perparim Hetemaj.[3]

College career

Kanth attended the University of Helsinki's Teacher Education Institute.[4]

Club career

Kanth started his career with Finnish side HIFK, where he was regarded as an important player for the club.[5] He was suspended for four games due to alleged racist behavior.[6] The decision was later overturned.[7] After that, he signed for Finnish side FC Kiffen 08.[8] Before the 2018 season, he returned to Finnish side HIFK.[9] He helped the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight before retiring.[10]

International career

Kanth played for the Sápmi football team at the 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup, where he was regarded as the team's most important player.[11] He was one of few Finnish players to play for the Sapmi team.[12] He previously represented Finland internationally at youth level.[13]

Managerial career

Kanth is a qualified teacher and worked as manager of the HIFK women's team after retiring from professional football, .[14]

Style of play

Kanth mainly operates as a midfielder and has operated as left-back.[15]

Personal life

He is of Sami descent but does not speak the language.[16] He is from Utsjoki, Finland.[17] He is nicknamed "Innu".[18] He has two sisters and two brothers.[19]

References

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    "Kanthin juuret ovat Utsjoella". yle.fi.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth valmiina". kymppipaikka.fi.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - MTV article".
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth on mukana". yle.fi.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth – jälleen Ykkösessä".
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Il Talehti article".
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    "Jirijoonas Kanthin pelikielto rasistisesta käytöksestä kumottiin". is.fi.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - ESPN article". Archived from the original on 2023-07-07.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Suomi Futis article".
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    "Kanth: Tavoitteena nousu Kakkoseen".
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    "Kanth utsedd till FA Sápmis värdefullaste spelare under Conifa". sverigesradio.se.
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Helsingin Sanomat article".
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    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Puoliaika article".
  14. [14]
    "Kanth tio år efter avancemangsfesten på Bragu".
  15. [15]
    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Puoliaika article".
  16. [16]
    ""Pelifiilis nousee koko ajan"". yle.fi.
  17. [17]
    "Jirijoonas Kanth - Byyri article".
  18. [18]
    "Jirijoonas Kanth - ABC article".
  19. [19]
    "Jirijoonas Kanth article".


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