Kari Ukkonen
Kari Ukkonen (born February 19, 1961 in Kuopio ) is a former Finnish football player .
Career
Ukkonen, who filled the position of Libero , began his career in his hometown with Kuopion PS . He played here from 1979 to 1982 before moving to Belgium to Cercle Bruges , where he would play for the next four years and in 1985 he won the Belgian Cup for the first time. He then played one season for SC Lokeren . In 1987 RSC Anderlecht signed him . Here he won the next cup in 1988 and 1989. In 1991 he went to Royal Antwerp , with whom he celebrated his fourth Belgian cup success in 1992. In 1993 he moved to France to LB Châteauroux , where he ended his career in 1996.
Ukkonen also played 53 full internationals for Finland , in which he scored four goals.
Achievements and Awards
- Footballer of the Year in Finland : 1983
- Belgian Cup Winner: 1985, 1988, 1989, 1992
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Olli Huttunen |
Footballer of the Year in Finland 1983 |
Olli Huttunen |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ukkonen, Kari |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish soccer player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th February 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kuopio |