Janne-Pekka Samuli Laine (born 25 January 2001) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.
Born in Tampere, Laine is a product of the Ilves youth academy. After making his debut in Veikkausliiga with the first team of Ilves in 2018 at the age of 17, Laine played in a total of 10 league games, before requesting for a transfer after the 2020 season. Due to injuries, he mostly featured in the Ilves II reserve team in Kakkonen in 2019 and 2020 seasons.
Laine moved to Valkeakoski and signed a two-year contract with Haka on 12 December 2020 for an undisclosed fee. Laine made his Veikkausliiga debut for Haka against HIFK on 3 May 2021.
On 9 September 2022, Laine extended his contract with Haka for the 2023 season.
On 15 September 2023, Laine signed a three-year deal with Turkish club ÃÂaykur Rizespor, for an undisclosed fee. He debuted in Süper Lig on 23 September 2023, in a 1âÂÂ1 home draw against Sivasspor.
Laine has represented Finland at under-18 and under-19 youth national team levels.
His father Heikki-Jussi Laine has also played for Haka between 1984 and 1988, and his great-grandfather Juuso Walden was one of the founding members of the original Valkeakosken Haka in 1934.
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