About Anssi Jaakkola
Anssi Valtteri Jaakkola (born 13 March 1987) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently goalkeeping coach at Southend United. Jaakkola was born in Kemi. He began his senior club career playing for TP-47 aged 17 in 2004, before signing with Serie A side Siena in 2007. Jaakkola made his international debut for Finland in June 2011, at the age of 24. He was nominated for all 10 of Finland's UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches but did not gain any appearances when Finland national team secured its first ever place in European Football Championship tournament's group stage. Jaakkola featured in the first two League Two matches of the 2021–22 season before the return of his recurring Achilles injury forced him out of action. On 7 November 2018 he was awarded as Reading supporters October player of the month. With James Belshaw having impressed in Jaakkola's absence, upon his return from injury Jaakkola found himself on the bench before a slight knock to Belshaw at the end of January allowed Jaakkola the opportunity to return to first-team football.
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