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Height
14
Shirt
28 years
Oct 27, 1997
Both
Preferred foot
Finland
Country
€515.1K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right Wing Back
Others
Left Wing Back, Right Midfielder, Right Winger
LWB
RWB
RM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches2%Shot attempts43%Goals63%
Chances created85%Aerial duels won52%Defensive contributions23%
Transfer value: €515.1K
Highest: €1.3M(Dec 31, 2018)
€1.3M
€980K
€660K
€330K
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League One 2025/2026

2
Goals
12
Assists
43
Started
43
Matches
3,870
Minutes played
7.05
Rating
6
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

Plymouth Argyle
D2-2
90
0
2
1
0
8.4

Apr 6

Doncaster Rovers
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Apr 3

Blackpool
L1-0
90
0
0
1
0
6.3

Mar 28

Leyton Orient
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.5

Mar 21

Wigan Athletic
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 17

Luton Town
L3-2
90
1
0
0
0
7.8

Mar 14

Cardiff City
L0-4
90
0
0
0
0
6.3

Mar 10

Lincoln City
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Mar 7

Barnsley
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Mar 3

Burton Albion
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.6
Exeter City

Apr 11

League One
Plymouth Argyle
2-2
90‎’‎
8.4

Apr 6

League One
Doncaster Rovers
3-0
90‎’‎
7.5

Apr 3

League One
Blackpool
1-0
90‎’‎
6.3

Mar 28

League One
Leyton Orient
0-0
90‎’‎
6.5

Mar 21

League One
Wigan Athletic
2-0
90‎’‎
7.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 30%
  • 23Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 2.32xG
3 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.98xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 3,870

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
2.32
xG on target (xGOT)
1.64
Non-penalty xG
2.32
Shots
23
Shots on target
7
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
12
Expected assists (xA)
8.76
Successful passes
797
Successful passes %
73.9%
Accurate long balls
38
Accurate long balls %
38.4%
Chances created
62
Big chances created
15
Successful crosses
50
Successful crosses %
29.4%

Possession

Successful dribbles
16
Successful dribbles %
41.0%
Duels won
177
Duels won %
45.0%
Aerial duels won
47
Aerial duels won %
39.5%
Touches
1,835
Touches in opposition box
84
Dispossessed
22
Fouls won
21

Defending

Defensive contributions
213
Tackles
93
Interceptions
22
Blocked shots
9
Fouls committed
44
Recoveries
120
Possession won final 3rd
14
Dribbled past
55
Clearances
89
Clean sheets
13
Goals conceded while on pitch
55
xG against while on pitch
61.18

Discipline

Yellow cards
6
Red cards
0

News

About

Ilmari Niskanen is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a right wing-back for Exeter City, born on October 27, 1997, who is both-footed. Follow Ilmari Niskanen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Ilmari Niskanen has recorded 2 goals, 12 assists, 3,870 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.05, 6 yellow cards.

Ilmari Niskanen scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Started compared to right wing-backs in the League One.

Ilmari Niskanen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ilmari Niskanen's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Exeter City face Stockport County in the League One.

Explore Ilmari Niskanen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ilmari Niskanen's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ilmari Niskanen currently plays for Exeter City alongside Andrew Oluwabori, Joe Whitworth, Jack McMillan, Ryan Rydel, Ed Turns, Jack Fitzwater, Ethan Brierley, Carlos Mendes, Jayden Wareham, Jack Aitchison, Reece Cole, Johnly Yfeko, Akeel Higgins, Sonny Cox, Luca Woodhouse, Danny Andrew, Jack Bycroft, Pierce Sweeney, Josh Magennis, Timur Tuterov, Kevin McDonald, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Frankie Phillips, Liam Oakes, Edward James, Pedro Borges, George Birch, and Charlie Cummins. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Ilmari Niskanen's career has also included time at Dundee United, Ingolstadt, Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98, and KuPS.

On the international stage, Ilmari Niskanen has represented Finland, Finland U21, Finland U19, and Finland U17.

Ilmari Niskanen is from Finland, and the national teams include Lukás Hrádecky, Matti Peltola, Jussi Niska, Samuli Miettinen, Robert Ivanov, Tony Miettinen, Miro Tenho, Leo Walta, Oliver Antman, Oiva Jukkola, Robin Lod, Naatan Skyttä, Teemu Pukki, Adam Markhiev, Jesse Joronen, Juho Lähteenmäki, Kaan Kairinen, Ryan Mahuta, Anssi Suhonen, Nikolai Alho, Topi Keskinen, Benjamin Källman, Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Håkans, Ville Koski, Casper Terho, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Onni Valakari, Lucas Bergström, Viljami Sinisalo, Jaakko Oksanen, Doni Arifi, Kasper Paananen, Anna Koivunen, Jasmin Mansaray, Eva Nyström, Ria Öling, Emma Koivisto, Joanna Tynnilä, Adelina Engman, Olga Ahtinen, Katariina Kosola, Emmi Siren, Vilma Koivisto, Anna Tamminen, Oona Siren, Aada Nurmi, Emma Peuhkurinen, Nea Lehtola, Sanni Franssi, Paulina Nyström, Lotta Lindström, Eveliina Summanen, Oona Sevenius, Helmi Raijas, and Katriina Talaslahti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Ilmari Niskanen has won 1 title: Veikkausliiga (2019) with KuPS.

Ilmari Niskanen has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Final Stage, FA Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, EFL Cup, UEFA Nations League B, EURO Qualification qualification, Premiership, DFB Pokal, 3. Liga, Veikkausliiga, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ilmari Niskanen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ilmari Niskanen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches2%Shot attempts43%Goals63%
Chances created85%Aerial duels won52%Defensive contributions23%

Career

Senior career

Exeter CityAug 2023 - now
129
4
61
2
21
0
186
26
Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98 (on loan)Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
1
1
Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98 (on loan)Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
7
0
Pallo-Kerho 37 Iisalmi (on loan)Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
1
0
Pallo-Kerho 37 IisalmiJan 2013 - Dec 2013
22
9

National team

25
1
5
0
3
0
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

KuPS

Finland
1
Veikkausliiga(2019)

News

About

Ilmari Niskanen is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a right wing-back for Exeter City, born on October 27, 1997, who is both-footed. Follow Ilmari Niskanen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Ilmari Niskanen has recorded 2 goals, 12 assists, 3,870 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.05, 6 yellow cards.

Ilmari Niskanen scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Started compared to right wing-backs in the League One.

Ilmari Niskanen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ilmari Niskanen's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Exeter City face Stockport County in the League One.

Explore Ilmari Niskanen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ilmari Niskanen's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ilmari Niskanen currently plays for Exeter City alongside Andrew Oluwabori, Joe Whitworth, Jack McMillan, Ryan Rydel, Ed Turns, Jack Fitzwater, Ethan Brierley, Carlos Mendes, Jayden Wareham, Jack Aitchison, Reece Cole, Johnly Yfeko, Akeel Higgins, Sonny Cox, Luca Woodhouse, Danny Andrew, Jack Bycroft, Pierce Sweeney, Josh Magennis, Timur Tuterov, Kevin McDonald, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Frankie Phillips, Liam Oakes, Edward James, Pedro Borges, George Birch, and Charlie Cummins. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Ilmari Niskanen's career has also included time at Dundee United, Ingolstadt, Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98, and KuPS.

On the international stage, Ilmari Niskanen has represented Finland, Finland U21, Finland U19, and Finland U17.

Ilmari Niskanen is from Finland, and the national teams include Lukás Hrádecky, Matti Peltola, Jussi Niska, Samuli Miettinen, Robert Ivanov, Tony Miettinen, Miro Tenho, Leo Walta, Oliver Antman, Oiva Jukkola, Robin Lod, Naatan Skyttä, Teemu Pukki, Adam Markhiev, Jesse Joronen, Juho Lähteenmäki, Kaan Kairinen, Ryan Mahuta, Anssi Suhonen, Nikolai Alho, Topi Keskinen, Benjamin Källman, Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Håkans, Ville Koski, Casper Terho, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Onni Valakari, Lucas Bergström, Viljami Sinisalo, Jaakko Oksanen, Doni Arifi, Kasper Paananen, Anna Koivunen, Jasmin Mansaray, Eva Nyström, Ria Öling, Emma Koivisto, Joanna Tynnilä, Adelina Engman, Olga Ahtinen, Katariina Kosola, Emmi Siren, Vilma Koivisto, Anna Tamminen, Oona Siren, Aada Nurmi, Emma Peuhkurinen, Nea Lehtola, Sanni Franssi, Paulina Nyström, Lotta Lindström, Eveliina Summanen, Oona Sevenius, Helmi Raijas, and Katriina Talaslahti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Ilmari Niskanen has won 1 title: Veikkausliiga (2019) with KuPS.

Ilmari Niskanen has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Final Stage, FA Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, EFL Cup, UEFA Nations League B, EURO Qualification qualification, Premiership, DFB Pokal, 3. Liga, Veikkausliiga, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ilmari Niskanen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ilmari Niskanen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.