Name: Perparim Hetemaj

• Full name: Perparim Hetemaj
• Date of birth: 16 May 1986
• Place of birth: Skenderaj, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo)
• Nationality: Finland (also of Kosovar/Albanian origin)
• Position: Central / defensive midfielder
• Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected highlights):

• KäPa (Finland) / HJK youth: Developed in Finland after his family moved there.
• AC Allianssi / FC Honka: Early senior career in Finnish leagues.
• AEK Athens (Greece): Short spell in Greek football.
• FC Twente (Netherlands): Moved to Eredivisie; gained experience at higher level.
• Auxerre (France): Played in Ligue 1/Ligue 2.
• Chievo Verona (Italy): Longest and most notable spell — established as a reliable Serie A/Serie B midfielder.
• Benevento (Italy): Later moved within Italy, contributing experience in midfield.
• FC Inter Turku (Finland): Returned to Finland later in his playing career.

International career (Finland):

• Hetemaj represented the Finland national team (Suomi) as a senior international. He was capped multiple times between 2008 and the late 2010s.
• Known for his combative, hardworking midfield style, good defensive contribution, and leadership on the pitch.
• Participated in World Cup and European Championship qualifying campaigns for Finland.

Playing style and strengths:

• Defensive midfield anchor with strong tackling and interception ability.
• Good positional sense and work-rate; contributes to ball recovery and transitional play.
• Experienced organizer and occasional leader in midfield.

Notable facts:

• Born in Kosovo and moved to Finland as a child; represents Finland internationally.
• Respected for longevity in several top European leagues, particularly in Italy.

Status: Retired from top-level European leagues and later returned to Finland for the final stages of his playing career; widely regarded as one of Finland's notable midfielders of his generation.