1. Patrik Antonius (1980)

Finnish Poker Player

Former tennis player and coach from Finland who later became a professional poker player.

2. Mika Häkkinen (1968)

Finnish Racing Driver And Two-ti

Multi-talented two-time Formula One World Champion racer who became known for his uniquely colored helmet.

3. Sami Kapanen (1973)

Ice Hockey Player

Finnish former hockey player who won a gold medal representing Finland at the 1995 Ice Hockey World Championships. In the NHL, he was a two-time All-Star as a member of...

4. Olli Mustonen (1967)

Finnish Musician

Highly acclaimed musician, composer, and conductor who was co-founder and director of the Helsinki Festival Orchestra.

5. Lauri Markkanen (1997)

Basketball Player

Finnish 7-footer who was selected 7th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who then traded him to the Chicago Bulls. He played one year of college basketball at...

6. Jussi Selo (1985)

Rock Singer

Famous as the founder and frontman of the Finnish band Uniklubi, this alternative rock vocalist released such hit singles and albums as "Rakkautta Ja Piikkilankaa" and Keha.

7. Emilia Bottas (1992)

Swimmer

Finnish swimmer who has represented her country at 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games. At the 2016 European Championships, she earned a bronze medal as a member of the Finnish...

8. Mikko Parikka (1988)

Actor

Finnish television actor who is known for his role as Jiri Viitamaki in several series including The Cabin in Empty and Wind Beach. He is also known for his roles...

9. Suvi Koponen (1988)

Finnish Model

Finnish model who appeared in the French, British, American, and Italian editions of Vogue. In 2007 she was chosen by New York Magazine as one of the top ten models...

10. Tuomo Ruutu (1983)

Ice Hockey Player

Finnish hockey forward best known for his years with the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes. He earned gold medals representing Finland at the 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championships and 2011...

11. Eicca Toppinen (1975)

Finnish Cellist

Born Eino Matti Toppinen, he gained fame as the cellist, songwriter, and producer of the Finnish quartet Apocalyptica.

12. Max Lilja (1975)

Actor

Known best as one of the founding members of a symphonic metal quartet called Apocalyptica, this Finnish cellist also performed with a heavy metal band called Hevein. He recorded his...

13. Marko Kolsi (1985)

Finnish Footballer

Marko Kolsi is a Finnish footballer.

14. Mika Kottila (1974)

Retired Finnish Footballer

Mika Hirvi Kottila is a retired Finnish footballer. He played as a striker. Kottila spent the vast majority of his career playing in Scandinavia joining RoPS in 1992. He had...

15. Kimmo Kapanen (1974)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Kimmo Kapanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. Kapanen played for several Finnish teams during his career including Ässät HPK and KalPa. Kapanen also played in Sweden for...

16. Juuso Simpanen (1991)

Footballer

Juuso Simpanen is a Finnish footballer currently playing for Finnish Ykkönen club Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho. After starting his career with local TiPS young Simpanen moved to neighbours FC Honka where he...

17. Valtteri Moren (1991)

Footballer

Valtteri Moren is a Finnish footballer currently playing for Finnish Veikkausliiga club HJK Helsinki. Moren made his debut for HJK's reserves Klubi-04 during the 2009 season and finished the season...

18. Ville Tiisanoja (1975)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Ville Johannes Tiisanoja is a 192-cm tall Finnish shot putter who weighs 119 kg and competes for Kenttäurheilijat-58 in Vantaa. His personal best in the men's shot put currently stands...

19. Markus Leminen (1975)

Figure Skater

Markus Peter Leminen is a Finnish former figure skater who competed in men's singles. He is a six-time Finnish national champion. He coaches at the Mariposa School of Skating in...

20. Taina Kokkonen (1975)

Finnish Singer

Taina Kokkonen is a former award-winning Finnish singer. She has performed on Italian TV in Brussels and in Argentina and Uruguay as part of the Tango 2000 educational tour. She...

21. Jarkko Ruutu (1975)

Ice Hockey Player

Jarkko Samuli Ruutu ; born August 23 1975) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. Ruutu is currently playing for SM-Liiga team Jokerit. His younger brother Tuomo Ruutu currently plays...

22. Samuli Vauramo (1981)

Finnish Actor

Samuli Vauramo is a Finnish actor. Vauramo was born in Vantaa Finland. Vauramo graduated from the Finnish Theatre Academy in 2005. After graduating he worked at the Theatre of Kotka...

23. Teemu Eronen (1990)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Teemu Eronen is a professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for Jokerit in Finnish SM-Liiga. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 7th round of the...

24. Toni Pulkkinen (1990)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Toni Pulkkinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Jokerit of the SM-liiga.

25. Joni Haverinen (1987)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Joni Haverinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HPK of the SM-liiga.

26. Jiri Veistola (1988)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Jiri Veistola is a Finnish ice hockey player. His is currently playing with Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga. Veistola made his SM-liiga debut playing with Jokerit during the 2007–08 SM-liiga...

27. Mikko Koskinen (1988)

Finnish Ice Hockey Goaltender

Mikko Koskinen is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Sibir Novosibirsk Oblast in Russia.

28. Tero Määttä (1982)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Tero Määttä is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Ässät of the SM-liiga. Although selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft he...

29. Viivi Pumpanen (1988)

Miss Finland 2010 Contestant In

Viivi Pumpanen is a Finnish beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Suomi 2010 the official representative of Finland to the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.

30. Juha Salminen (1976)

Finnish Motorcycle Racer

Juha Salminen is a Finnish enduro rider. He is a 13-time World Enduro Champion and has also won the German championship and the Spanish championship. He also competed in motocross...

31. Tami Kiuru (1976)

Ski Jumper

Tami Petri Antero Kiuru is a retired Finnish ski jumper. At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2003 he won a gold medal in the team large hill event. At...

32. Arto Haapala (1959)

Finnish Philosopher

Arto Haapala is a Finnish philosopher aesthetician and Professor of Aesthetics at the Department of Philosophy History Culture and Art Studies at Helsinki University Finland. Haapala received his PhD from...

33. Teemu Pulkkinen (1992)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Teemu Pulkkinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Pulkkinen was drafted 111th overall by the...

34. Julius Nyqvist (1992)

Finnish Ice Hockey Defenceman

Julius Nyqvist is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with HIFK in the Finnish Liiga. Nyqvist made his SM-liiga debut playing with HIFK during the 2012–13 SM-liiga...

35. Emilia Pikkarainen (1992)

Swimmer

Emilia Pikkarainen is a Finnish swimmer. She holds the Finnish record in 50 meters butterfly 100 meters butterfly 200 meters butterfly and 200 meters individual medley. In the 2008 Olympics...

36. Kari Laitinen (1964)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Kari Juhani Laitinen is a Finnish ice hockey player. He won a silver medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

37. Patrik Rikama-Hinnenberg (1983)

Footballer

Patrik Rikama-Hinnenberg is a Finnish football player. He formerly played for IFK Mariehamn HJK Atlantis FC GIF Sundsvall and Etar 1924.

38. Johanna Jurva (1977)

Finnish Politician

Johanna Jurva is a Finnish politician representing the True Finns and member of the Vantaa City Council. She was elected to the Finnish Parliament in the parliamentary election of April...

39. Helena Vierikko (1980)

Finnish Actor

Helena Vierikko is a Finnish actress. She starred in the 2005 film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa working with actors such as Mikko Leppilampi and Vesa-Matti-Loiri and director Timo Koivusalo. Her father...

40. Erkki Rajamäki (1978)

Finnish Ice Hockey Left Winger

Erkki Rajamäki is a retired Finnish ice hockey left winger and currently a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.

41. Jani Kautto (1989)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Jani Kautto is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender. His is currently playing with Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga.

42. Mikko Ruutu (1978)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Mikko Ruutu is a retired Finnish ice hockey forward. Ruutu played for HIFK and Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga earning a silver medal with HIFK and the SM-liiga championship with...

43. Nico Manelius (1991)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Nico Manelius is a professional ice hockey defender. He currently plays for Jokerit in SM-liiga.

44. Leena Peisa (1979)

Finnish Musician

Leena Maria Awa Peisa is the ex-keyboard player in the Finnish hard rock quintet Lordi winners of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. Peisa's former bands include Punaiset Messiaat and Dolchamar...

45. Juhani Ojala (1989)

Footballer

Juhani Ojala is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for FC Terek Grozny in the Russian Premier League.

46. Marcus Heimonen (1993)

Finnish Footballer

Marcus Heimonen is a Finnish footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Honka.

47. Joonas Valkonen (1993)

Finnish Ice Hockey Player

Joonas Valkonen is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman. His is currently playing with Espoo Blues in the Finnish SM-liiga. Valkonen made his SM-liiga debut playing with Espoo Blues during the...

48. Mikko Minkkinen (1984)

Figure Skater

Mikko Minkkinen is a Finnish figure skater. He is the 2008 Finnish national champion and the 2002 Junior national champion. He is the 2002 Nordic junior silver medalist and 2008...

49. Jarno Parikka (1986)

Finnish Footballer

Jarno Parikka is a Finnish footballer who plays for Finnish Veikkausliiga club VPS. His position is a striker. He is known to be a striker who possesses a good footballing...

50. Jaakko Hintikka (1929)

Finnish Philosopher Logician

Kaarlo Jaakko Juhani Hintikka is a Finnish philosopher and logician. Hintikka was born in Vantaa. After teaching for a number of years at Florida State University Stanford University of Helsinki...