Jari Litmanen
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Jari Litmanen's achievements place him at the pinnacle of Finnish football. He is the only Finnish player to have won the Champions League, and his 1995 final goal remains a historic moment for the nation. He was named Finland's best player of the last 50 years in 2003, a testament to his enduring impact. As captain of the national team for over a decade, he earned 137 caps and scored 32 goals, both records for Finland. His talent was recognized across Europe, with a Ballon d'Or nomination and a place in Ajax's all-time best eleven, voted by fans in 2025.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Finnish Football Association Player of the Century
Named the best Finnish player of the last 50 years.
Ajax All-Time Best Eleven
Voted by fans as one of the club's greatest players and the best midfielder in its history.
Rankings & Lists
Best Finnish Players in Bundesliga History
Records & Feats
First Finnish player to win the Champions League
Litmanen scored the winning goal in the 1995 final for Ajax, becoming the first Finnish player to lift the trophy.
Most caps for Finland
He earned 137 caps for Finland, more than any other player in the nation's history.
Most goals for Finland
With 32 goals, he is Finland's all-time top scorer.