Jussi Jääskeläinen

Jussi Jääskeläinen (born April 19 1975 in Mikkeli, Finland) is a Finland football (soccer) goalkeeper who currently plays for Bolton Wanderers F.C. in the England FA Premier League.

Jääskeläinen made his Veikkausliiga debut in Finland for Mikkelin Palloilijat in 1992, and became the club's first choice goalkeeper in 1994. In 1996 he moved to Vaasan Palloseura where he spent two seasons. Jääskeläinen was bought by Bolton of the Football League Championship in 1997. He soon made himself the number one between the sticks, though a cruciate ligament injury ruled him out for much of Bolton's 2000–2001 promotion season. The following season was voted the best goalkeeper in the Premiership by sponsors Barclaycard.

Jääskeläinen made his debut for the Finland national football team on March 25, 1998 against Malta national football team. He was Finland's second choice behind Antti Niemi for years, but after Niemi retired from international football in 2005, Jääskeläinen finally became the Finnish number one.

His 300th appearance came against Liverpool F.C] on January 1 2007.

On May 13 2007, Jussi was named BWFC "Player Of The Year Award" and also "Players' Player Of The Year Award" after helping Bolton secure a UEFA Cup spot for only the second time in their history.

Jääskeläinen has been continually touted as among the 'top three' goalkeepers in the English Premiership.