| # | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name | Karri Pajarinen |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Position | Runningback |
| Height | 178cm |
| Weight | 94kg |
| Current Team | Vienna Vikings |
| Past Teams | Vienna Vikings |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 27 |
Karri Pajarinen is a talented Finnish running back who plays for the Vienna Vikings in the European League of Football (ELF). With an impressive career that began in 2011, he has won numerous awards including SAJL Youth Player of the Year and GFL All-Star. He is currently a key player for the Vienna Vikings and will continue to play for the team in the upcoming season.
Bisherige Stationen
- 2011–2021: Helsinki Roosters
- 2015–2016: Northwestern High School Huskies
- 2022: Potsdam Royals
- seit 2023: Vienna Vikings
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl und Mistral AI (Le Chat)
Team successes
- Maple Bowl Champion (2016, 2017, 2018)
- NEFL Bowl Champion (2017)
- Bronze European Championship (2018, 2021)
- GFL North Champion (2022)
Achievements
- SAJL Youth Player of the Year (2016)
- GFL All-Star Team (2022)
- ELF Second-Team All-Star (2024)
- Top 100 graded Players #21 Season 2024 (2025)
Other
- attended the Mäkelänrinne sports high school
- became Finnish junior champion several times with the Roosters
- made his debut for the Finnish national team in 2017
Selected statistics
- 2019 with 129 attempts for 846 yards and 8 touchdowns and a receiving TD in 8 Vaahterali League games
- 2022 with 203 attempts for 1301 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 GFL games
- 2024 with 196 attempts for 1123 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 ELF games
