Jari Litmanen is a retired Finnish professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Finnish history. Born on February 20, 1971, in Lahti, Finland, he played primarily as an attacking midfielder. Litmanen began his career at Lahti and later gained international fame with Ajax, where he won several titles, including the UEFA Champions League in 1995. Throughout his career, Litmanen also played for clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Fulham. He was known for his exceptional technical skills, vision, and playmaking ability. Litmanen earned over 100 caps for the Finland national team, making significant contributions to Finnish football.