High school and club: Played for PK-35 in Finnish Under-17 Premier Division (highest level) 2004 (13 goals and 12 assists in 20 matches). PK-35 placed third in the division. Played for PK-35 in Finnish Under-20 Premier Division (highest level) 2005 (14 goals in 19 matches). Also made a debut in the men's first division, and played in the Finnish Cup quarterfinals 2004. Scored a goal in the men's first division side for PK-35 though was hampered by an injury that season. Played for State team 2003-04. Under-17 Finnish national team camps 2003, 2004.