Heidi Karoliina Kollanen (born 6 June 1997) is a Finnish

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who plays as a

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for

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and the Finland national team.

Career

PK-35 Vantaa

At the beginning of the year, Kollanen suffered a knee injury. On 15 September 2018, Kollanen scored all 5 goals in a 5-1 win over

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. On 28 November 2017, Kollanen was announced at PK-35 Vantaa. During the club's 2018 season, she was the PK-35 Vantaa's top scorer.

Tavagnacco

On 20 November 2018, Kollanen was announced at

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KIF Örebro

On 15 December 2020, Kollanen extended her contract with KIF Örebro. On 30 December 2022, Kollanen signed a contract extension with the club.

Vittsjö GIK

On 22 December 2023, Kollanen was announced at Vittsjö GIK on a two year contract.

International career

Kollanen has been capped for the Finland national team, appearing for the team during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying cycle. She scored her first international goal against

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on 2 September 2019, scoring in the 26th minute. Kollanen scored her second international goal on 8 October 2019, scoring against Albania in the 9th minute. She scored her third international goal against

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on 22 February 2023, scoring in the 44th minute. Kollanen was called up to the

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squad. Kollanen was called up to the

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squad. Kollanen was called up to the

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squad. Kollanen was part of the Finland squad that won the

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for the first time.

International goals

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