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Height
14
Shirt
28 years
Oct 27, 1997
Both
Preferred foot
Finland
Country
€538.9K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right Wing Back
Others
Left Wing Back, Right Midfielder, Right Winger
RWB
LWB
RM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches3%Shot attempts58%Goals52%
Chances created76%Aerial duels won59%Defensive contributions26%

League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
8
Assists
28
Started
28
Matches
2,520
Minutes played
7.03
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Jan 31

Rotherham United
L0-4
90
0
0
1
0
6.5

Jan 27

Reading
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Jan 24

Port Vale
W1-3
90
0
1
0
0
7.8

Jan 17

Stevenage
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Jan 10

Manchester City
L10-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.3

Jan 4

Huddersfield Town
D2-2
90
0
1
0
0
8.1

Jan 1

Luton Town
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Dec 29, 2025

AFC Wimbledon
W0-1
90
0
1
0
0
7.3

Dec 26, 2025

Cardiff City
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Dec 20, 2025

Barnsley
W3-0
90
1
1
0
0
8.9
Exeter City

Jan 31

League One
Rotherham United
0-4
90‎’‎
6.5

Jan 27

League One
Reading
2-2
90‎’‎
7.0

Jan 24

League One
Port Vale
1-3
90‎’‎
7.8

Jan 17

League One
Stevenage
3-0
90‎’‎
7.2

Jan 10

FA Cup
Manchester City
10-1
90‎’‎
6.3
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 43%
  • 14Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.02xG
3 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.02xG0.10xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,520

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.02
xG on target (xGOT)
0.65
Non-penalty xG
1.02
Shots
14
Shots on target
6
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
8
Expected assists (xA)
5.16
Successful passes
483
Successful passes %
75.6%
Accurate long balls
25
Accurate long balls %
49.0%
Chances created
39
Big chances created
8
Successful crosses
29
Successful crosses %
29.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
12
Successful dribbles %
44.4%
Duels won
109
Duels won %
42.4%
Aerial duels won
26
Aerial duels won %
33.8%
Touches
1,117
Touches in opposition box
50
Dispossessed
16
Fouls won
18

Defending

Tackles
53
Interceptions
16
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
27
Recoveries
71
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
39
Clearances
55
Clean sheets
9
Goals conceded while on pitch
30
xG against while on pitch
33.75

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
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 1 goal, 8 assists, 2,520 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.03, 4 yellow cards.

Ilmari Niskanen scores highly on Assists, Started, and Minutes 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 February 7, 2026 when Exeter City face Mansfield Town 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, Edward Francis, 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, Tom Dean, Liam Oakes, Edward James, Pedro Borges, and George Birch. 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 Adam Markhiev, Adam Ståhl, Anssi Suhonen, Benjamin Källman, Casper Terho, Fredrik Jensen, Jesse Joronen, Joel Pohjanpalo, Juho Laehteenmaeki, Jussi Niska, Kaan Kairinen, Leo Walta, Lucas Bergström, Lukas Hradecky, Matti Peltola, Miro Tenho, Naatan Skyttä, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Nikolai Alho, Oiva Jukkola, Oliver Antman, Robert Ivanov, Robin Lod, Ryan Mahuta, Teemu Pukki, Topi Keskinen, Viljami Sinisalo, Ville Koski, Adelina Engman, Anna Koivunen, Dana Leskinen, Emma Koivisto, Emma Peuhkurinen, Emmi Siren, Eva Nyström, Eveliina Summanen, Heidi Kollanen, Jasmin Mansaray, Joanna Tynnilä, Julia Tunturi, Jutta Rantala, Katariina Kosola, Katriina Talaslahti, Linda Sällström, Lotta Lindström, Maaria Roth, Milja Kiviranta, Milla-Maj Majasaari, Nanne Ruuskanen, Nea Lehtola, Olga Ahtinen, Oona Sevenius, Oona Siren, Ria Öling, Sanni Franssi, and Vilma Koivisto. 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
Touches3%Shot attempts58%Goals52%
Chances created76%Aerial duels won59%Defensive contributions26%

Career

Senior career

Exeter CityAug 2023 - now
114
3
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 1 goal, 8 assists, 2,520 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.03, 4 yellow cards.

Ilmari Niskanen scores highly on Assists, Started, and Minutes 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 February 7, 2026 when Exeter City face Mansfield Town 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, Edward Francis, 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, Tom Dean, Liam Oakes, Edward James, Pedro Borges, and George Birch. 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 Adam Markhiev, Adam Ståhl, Anssi Suhonen, Benjamin Källman, Casper Terho, Fredrik Jensen, Jesse Joronen, Joel Pohjanpalo, Juho Laehteenmaeki, Jussi Niska, Kaan Kairinen, Leo Walta, Lucas Bergström, Lukas Hradecky, Matti Peltola, Miro Tenho, Naatan Skyttä, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Nikolai Alho, Oiva Jukkola, Oliver Antman, Robert Ivanov, Robin Lod, Ryan Mahuta, Teemu Pukki, Topi Keskinen, Viljami Sinisalo, Ville Koski, Adelina Engman, Anna Koivunen, Dana Leskinen, Emma Koivisto, Emma Peuhkurinen, Emmi Siren, Eva Nyström, Eveliina Summanen, Heidi Kollanen, Jasmin Mansaray, Joanna Tynnilä, Julia Tunturi, Jutta Rantala, Katariina Kosola, Katriina Talaslahti, Linda Sällström, Lotta Lindström, Maaria Roth, Milja Kiviranta, Milla-Maj Majasaari, Nanne Ruuskanen, Nea Lehtola, Olga Ahtinen, Oona Sevenius, Oona Siren, Ria Öling, Sanni Franssi, and Vilma Koivisto. 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.